Press-On Nails Guide: Start Here
Press-On Nails Guide
New to press on nails, or just tired of sets that pop off by Day 3? Start here. This page pulls together everything on the site - in the order that actually makes sense. Read straight through or jump to the section you need.
Get the Size Right First
Wrong size is the #1 reason press on nails lift, gap, and pop off early. Before you pick a shape or a style, measure your nail width. Takes 30 seconds.
Measure in 30 seconds. The interactive sizing tool - do this before anything else.
Pick the Right Shape for Your Hand
Shape affects how your fingers look - longer, slimmer, or more balanced. The same coffin that looks editorial on one hand looks off on another. Find your hand type, then pick from that list.
6 hand types, 14 shapes, full visual reference. The complete tool.
Why Your Press-On Nails Never Look Quite Right (And the Fix)The short version - 3 steps, straight to the point.
Apply Them So They Actually Stay
90% of longevity is prep. Most people skip 2-3 steps and wonder why their nails are gone by Wednesday. Here's how to apply press on nails and make them last longer.
7-step prep ritual, glue vs tabs comparison, water and workout protection, and a 14-day check-in schedule.
Nail Glue vs Sticky Tabs - Honest Ranked BreakdownWhich adhesive actually holds longer, when to use each, and the Hybrid Method that gets 2-3 weeks.
Fix Problems When They Come Up
Green nail under a press-on? Lifting edge? Nail came off on Day 4? Here's what to do.
Here's what it is & how to fix it - what causes greenies, how to treat one, and the 3 rules that prevent them from coming back.
The Damage-Free Removal GuideHow to take off press on nails without wrecking your natural nails.
More from the Blog
Everything else - nail care, style guides, real wear tests, and more.
Browse all articlesStart with your size, pick your shape, and go from there.
Measure Your Nail SizeStay cute, stay glam.
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