How to Apply and Remove press-on nails
Preparation Before Applying Press-on nails
- Wash and dry your hands, keep your nail surface clean.
- [Not mandatory] Push back cuticles using the cuticle stick ($3, Requires Additional Purchase).
- Polish your nails with included nail file gently.
- Sanitize your nails with with alcohol pad (Excluded due to shipping restrictions).
How to Apply Jelly Glue?
- Compare and select the right size of jelly glue that matches your nail, stick it on your nail, press repeatedly, and then peel off the transparent film.
- Take out the corresponding press-on nail, with the side having a number facing outward. Tilt the nail piece at a 45-degree angle, press the bottom of the jelly gel towards the front of the nail seam, then press the nail piece down to expel any air, and finally, press firmly for 30 seconds.
Tips:
- Avoid contact with water for the first 3 hours.
- If you have a hairdryer, you can blow on the jelly glue for 10 seconds after applying it to enhance the adhesive effect.
- Using jelly glue can only last 1-2 weeks, and you should avoid contact with water during this period. If you want a longer-lasting application, please use solid adhesive gel.
How to Remove Jelly Glue?
- Soak your hands in warm water for 3-5 minutes to soften the jelly glue.
- Use the slanted end of an wooden stick to gently lift and gradually separate the artificial nail from your fingernail.
- Use the pointed end of the wooden stick to clean the residue glue from the nail tips and the surface of the fingernail.
- Place the cleaned nail pieces back in the box in order for easy use next time.
How to Apply Solid Adhesive Gel?
- Use the bottom of the nail tip to dig out the appropriate amount of solid glue, which is about 1/3 of the nail tip.
- Press from the center towards the edges to expel air and use an wooden stick to tidy up any glue that overflows from the nail.
- Cure under UV light for 1-3 minutes. During curing, you can rotate your fingers to ensure every part is exposed to the light.
Tips:
- For colored nail pieces, you may need to repeat the curing process 1-2 times until they are completely bonded and solidified.
- Using solid adhesive gel can last for 3-4 weeks, making it a suitable choice for long-term wear.
- A Solid Adhesive Gel Kit (solid adhesive gel + AD-1 debonder + UV light) costs $5.
How to Remove Solid Adhesive Gel?
- Spray AD-1 debonder along the edges to soak the solid adhesive patch for 30 seconds.
- Use an wooden stick to directly lift up the entire nail piece along the edge of the nail surface until it completely falls off.
- For the removed nail pieces, use an wooden stick to create a gap in the solid adhesive on the back, spray with AD-1 debonder, and effectively remove solid glue for convenient reuse.