The at-home salon ritual
Salon nails at home, in about 15 minutes
Four calm steps — fit, prep, press, finish. Everything you need is in the kit inside your box.
Up to 3 weeks with glue · 1–3 days with tabs · reusable with gentle removal
Inside your box
- 10 hand-painted nailsIn your shape, length and size
- Nail glueFor a longer hold
- Adhesive tabsFor a quick, gentle look
- Mini fileTo refine the fit
- Cuticle stickTo push back cuticles
- Alcohol padCleans oils for a better grip
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01
Fit
Lay all 10 nails out in order, thumb to pinky, left and right. Hold each one against your natural nail: it should cover side to side without touching the skin. Between two? Gently file the sides of the larger one.
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02
Prep
Wash and dry your hands. Push back your cuticles with the stick, lightly buff the shine off each nail with the file, then wipe every nail with the alcohol pad. Don't touch your nails after this step.
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03
Press
Glue: a thin layer on your nail and the press-on, then press from the cuticle down and hold firmly for 20–30 seconds. Tabs: stick a tab on your nail, peel the film, press and hold the same way.
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04
Finish
Avoid hot water and lotion for the first hour so the bond can settle. Shape the tips with the file if you like.
Gentle removal
Take them off without damage
Soak your fingertips in warm, soapy water with a few drops of oil for 10–15 minutes, then gently lift from the side with the cuticle stick. Never pull or force a nail off. Clean off any glue and store the set in its box.
Wrong size? We remake one set free · Questions? hello@pressedbyhand.com