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the San Francisco lifestyle blog by JENNIFER HENRY-NOVICH

November 15, 2019 / BEAUTY

BEST PRESS ON NAILS FAQ: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT PRESS ON NAILS

Best press on nails featured by top US beauty blog, Just Add Glam.

Best press on nails featured by top US beauty blog, Just Add Glam.

Press-on nails sometimes get a bad rap. This is probably because, in the past, press on nails were pretty bad. They were heavy, never fit quite right, and only came in a few designs. However, over the years, manufacturers have made some major improvements. Press-on nails are now a great alternative to spending all that time and money at the salon. So if you want to get the look of a professional manicure, but didn’t want to spend all that money and time maintaining them, here are the best press on nails FAQ: everything you need to know about press on nails!

Best press on nails featured by top US beauty blog, Just Add Glam.

Best press on nails featured by top US beauty blog, Just Add Glam.

How To Apply the Best Press on Nails:

Follow these simple steps to apply your new press on manicure in under 5 minutes:

Best press on nails featured by top US beauty blog, Just Add Glam.

Preparation: Gently buff natural nails with Prep Kit file and clean nails with enclosed Prep Pad.
(Don’t Skip this!)

Best press on nails featured by top US beauty blog, Just Add Glam.

Step 1: Peel off clear backing.

Best press on nails featured by top US beauty blog, Just Add Glam.

Step 2: Align tab side of nail with cuticles.

Best press on nails featured by top US beauty blog, Just Add Glam.

Step 3: Press firmly at middle & sides of nail.

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WHAT ARE SOME NUDE / FRENCH AND LONGER STYLES?





WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PRESS ON NAILS BRAND?

Mine is imPRESS because they come with the pre-adhesive tabs on them and they don’t require glue and have tons of awesome styles to choose from! They are slimmer yet stronger which means they give you the most natural looking fit. They offer different sizes and lengths, and you can shop by color, nail design, nail shape, and length!

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DO YOU GET GLUE STUCK ALL OVER YOUR PRESS ON NAILS?

The great thing about ImPRESS Nails is that they come with the pre-adhesive tabs on them and they don’t require glue. That means no mess or scraping glue off your hands. The adhesive works great, but you want to make sure you apply them correctly so that they stay on.

It’s a good idea to first prep your natural nails with the Prep Pad ImPRESS comes with. This step helps free your nail surface of oil and other debris. It’s also important that you use the right size nails. If you are in between nail sizes or aren’t sure which size to use, choosing the smaller size works best. Also, wait for 1 hour after application to cut or file nails or to apply hand lotion or cuticle oil.

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I AM HAVING TROUBLE GETTING MY PRESS ON NAILS STUCK IN MY HAIR. WHAT CAN I DO TO FIX THAT?

Make sure you push back your cuticles before putting on your nails. Then when you do, make sure that you gently slide the nail under your pushed back cuticle. This way you won’t have any gaps for your hair to snag in. Also, if there is exposed adhesive under nails apply clear polish to seal it.

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WHAT DO I DO IF I LOSE ONE PRESS ON NAIL?

If one pops up (which is rare), I keep the box with me in my purse or bag so I can easily pop a new one on. Since I have a few go-to styles/colors that I wear, I always save the extras in a great pill case where I can “stockpile” extra nails in case I lose any.



ARE THESE PRESS ON NAILS HARD TO TAKE OFF? HOW DO YOU TAKE THEM OFF?

Good question. For me they are not. Typically they will start to lift around the edges and since I’m kind of a “picker” I notice that I’ll start to fidget with them and run my nail under them. They get to a point with me where I’m like “ok these babies are ready to come off” and I’ll either just peel off or do it right out of the shower. The water and heat helps loosen and they come right off when you peel back in my experience. You can also use the cuticle stick that comes with the kit to help loosen under each nail and use some acetone to help loosen the glue, but I personally have never needed to do that.

Once the nails are off, I do a bit of buffing to smooth any areas where the nail might have stuck to the adhesive too much.

WILL THESE BEST PRESS ON NAILS DAMAGE MY NATURAL NAILS?

The great thing about these nails is that they are completely safe! They won’t damage your natural nails when you take them off, and the glue is not harsh like the traditional glue used for press-ons.

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