HOW TO
What you'll need
Nail file
Cuticle pusher (wood stick or metal pusher)
Alcohol wipe / 70% isopropyl alcohol
Buffer block
Lint-free wipe or tissue
STEP 1 : Wash your hands (then dry completely)
Wash with soap and water to remove dirt and oils. Dry really well (especially around cuticles)
Tip: Avoid hand cream or cuticle oil before applying press-ons.
STEP 2 : Remove old product (if any)
Take off polish, gel, or glue residue so your natural nail is clean and smooth.
STEP 3 : Push back your cuticles
Gently push back the cuticle area (the thin skin on the nail plate). This is key, press-ons lift fastest when they’re stuck on cuticle skin instead of nail.
Don’t cut deep. Just push back + tidy loose skin if needed.
step 4 : Lightly buff the nail surface
Use a buffer/file to lightly remove the shine from your nail plate.
Focus on the center and sides
Don’t over-buff (you’re just roughing the surface)
STEP 5 : Shape your natural nails
File to your preferred shape and make sure the free edge is neat.
This helps press-ons sit flush.
STEP 6 : Clean + dehydrate your nails
Wipe each nail with an alcohol wipe (or alcohol on a lint-free wipe) until there’s no dust or oil left.
Important: Don’t touch your nails after this step.