5 tips and tricks for longer lasting press on nails

Press on nails are an alternative to acrylic nails. Here we are going to share some tips and trick to make your press on nail experience the best it can be. Press on nails are an easy and quick alternative to getting your nails done at a salon. They are also reusable and trendy! Here are some tips to enhance your experience.

Tip 1

Proper Nail Sizes 

Having the proper nail size allows the press on nail set to cover as much of the surface of your natural nail to avoid unessecary products getting in between your nail beds and the press on nails. Purchase our sizing kits for a fast and easy way to size your nails at home. Using our "Nail Sizing Kit" to get the most accurate fit for your nail beds. You can also find your nail sizes from home. There are many ways to do this and many videos explaining how to size yourself for press on nails on YouTube. 

Tip 2 

Clean Nails

Cleaning your nails throughly before you apply your press on nails gets rid of any dirt and oil that can soften the glue or prevent it from lasting longer. Having clean nails will also make the application easy. 

Tip 3 

Apply Nail Primer 

Nail primers are often used to by nail technicians to prep the nails before applying the glue to the nail tips. The nail primer creates a base that allows the glue to last longer and adhere to your natural nails. Many nail primers can be found online or in store.  

Tip 4 

Use a LED/UV Light

Have UV light? No, that's fine but it could help to get one. Every nail salon has one so why not incorporate it into your nail application routine. LED/UV lights are used to cure nail products faster and throughly. The same goes for nail glue. A quick cure for in a LED/UV light can make difference in the longevity of your set. 

Tip 5 

Avoid Water 

Avoiding water for 2 hours minimum allows the glue to dry and adhere to the glue and nail primer. Allowing your new set time to cure and dry can make your sets last longer.