Apply/Remove Nails
HOW TO PREP AND APPLY PRESS-ON NAILS
How to prep your natural nails
1. Cut and file your natural nails
2. Carefully push back your cuticles using a cuticle stick and cut them (optional)
3. Lightly buff your nail plate to remove shine for better retention.
4. Use an alcohol wipe to clean off each nail of any dust and remove moisture.
How to apply with nail glue
1. Prep your natural nails.
2. Make sure the press-ons fit correctly before applying. If not, make adjustments. Tips and tricks to make then fit better: FAQ.
3. Apply a thin layer of nail glue (equivalent to one drop) to your natural nails and spread the glue, but avoid getting to close to the side walls and cuticles.
4. Apply a thicker layer of nail glue inside the press-on nails (equivalent to two drops).
5. Apply press-ons at a 45° angle at the base of your natural nails and add pressure for about 20s.
Tip: If nail glue overflows, that means you added too much. Have a paper towel ready to wipe off excess. Be careful, nail glue is very sticky. Wait at least 30 minutes before submerging your nails in water to allows the nail glue to set.
How to apply with adhesive tabs
1. Prep your natural nails.
2. Make sure the press-on nails fit correctly before applying. If not, make adjustments. Tips and tricks to make them fit better: FAQ.
3. Measure adhesive tabs to fit your whole nails. Stick them on, but not too close to the cuticle (1-2 mm above) and add pressure.
4. Remove the plastic layer and place the press-ons at a 45° angle at the base of the adhesive tab. Slide down to the cuticle and add pressure for about 20s.
Tip: Use the hair drying trick to make them last longer: FAQ. Wait at least 30 minutes before submerging your nails in water to allow the adhesive tabs to set.
HOW TO REMOVE PRESS-ON NAILS
1. Soak your nails in a small bowl of warm soapy water with a few drops of oil, wiggling them around to start loosening them. Soak for 10-15 minutes.
2. Use the pointed end of a cuticle stick to get underneath the nail and gently wedge it away from your natural nail.
Tip: If the press-ons are difficult to remove, add a few drops of oil beneath the press-ons, in a small opening and soak for a few minutes more before trying again.
Do not pop your nails off before they are ready! It can cause damage to the natural nails underneath.
If you used adhesive tabs: there may be some leftover adhesive to peel off using a cuticle stick.
If you used nail glue: there may be some leftover nail glue. Use a nail file, buffer or electronic drill to remove the glue residue on your natural nails and on the back of the press-on nails to be able to reuse them. Finish by cleaning with an alcohol wipe.
4. Apply cuticle oil and lotion to your hands to restore moisture.
If you take care of your press-on nails, they can be reused multiple times. Do not throw them away once you finished using them. Place the press-ons back in their box for safe keeping.
You can also check out our instagram account @fancybunnynails for visual demonstration.