TEMPORARY WEAR [special events, up to a few days]

USE: PREP TO WEAR, THE TOTAL PACKAGE

1 | PREP

Start with clean nails. File your nails shorter + push back your cuticles.

2 | BUFF [optional]

LIGHTLY buff your bare nail.  Sticky things LOVE a rough surface.  If your nails are too smooth or shiny then the adhesive tab will start lifting pretty quickly.  A little light buffing avoids that. Skip this if you want to wear them a few hours.

3 | WIPE

Use an alcohol pad or acetone-free nail polish remover to wipe over your nail.  This removes oils, dirt and moisture. Prepping the nail for the adhesive tabs.

4 | gel tabs/nail tabs

Lift the tab from the backing sheet.  [Tweezers can help] Place on your nail with the curve part at your cuticle. Press down firmly.  For traditional tabs - remove the brown paper from the tab.  

5 | APPLY

At a slight angle place the faux nail into the cuticle area of your natural nail and place down.  Hold down for 10 seconds.

15 - 20 seconds makes them last longer, as the the pressure increases the strength of the bond.

long lasting wear  [a week  - 2 weeks+] 

USE: SUPERIOR HOLD KIT, THE TOTAL PACKAGE

1 | PREP

Start with clean nails. File your nails shorter + push back your cuticles.

2 | BUFF

Lightly buff your bare nails. Don't rough them up to oblivion, but you want to remove any shine from your natural nail. Creating the perfect surface for nail glue to stick to.

3 | WIPE

Use an alcohol pad / acetone-free nail polish remover to clean away nail filings and dehydrate your nail bed of natural oils.  If you want your faux nails to stay on long -  this is 100% necessary!

4 | GLUE

Amazing nail glue will make your falsies last longer.  Apply nail glue to your natural nail. FOR SUPER LONG WEAR: Apply nail glue to the back of the faux nail as well. This creates a double bond = More wear time!

5 | APPLY

At an angle, place the false nail near the cuticle, then place down.  Press down for 10 - 15 seconds.  Wipe away any excess glue immediately.  If glue gets on your skin it will eventually lift and peel off, exposing your falsies to allow water in which weakens the glue's strength.

EXTRA TIPS:

WAIT 30MINS BEFORE WASHING HANDS

After application wait 30mins minimum before washing your hands. It gives the glue extra strength for long lasting hold.

AVOID PICKING AT THEM.

Avoid digging your nails underneath them and fiddling with them excessively.

AVOID EXCESSIVE WATER SOAKING. 

Obviously you're going to shower, bathe etc but don't over-do soaking them in water for excessive periods of time.

LOOK AFTER THEM.

Don't be too harsh on faux your nails.  Skip bowling, wear gloves when dealing with chemicals etc. Show them some love!

HOW TO REMOVE FAUX NAILS

USE: Bowl Of Warm Water, Orange Wood Stick, Netflix [optional]

PREPARE WATER BATH

Prepare a bowl of warm soapy water. Major spa vibes!  Deep enough that the water covers all of the faux nails. 

1 | SOAK

Soak your nails for around 5 minutes for adhesive tabs [10 - 12 minutes for glue].  Sit back, relax, watch some netflix and think of it like a mini pamper session!

2 | REMOVE

Gently push the orange wood / cuticle stick between your nail and the faux nail.  If it's coming away easily continue to gently push off the faux nail.  If there's any resistance, soak a little longer.  Be patient and they'll come off when they're ready.  Refill your bowl with fresh warm if the water gets too cold.

3 | FINISHING TOUCH

If any glue residue is on your natural nail -  lightly buff this away. Apply a lovely hand cream and/or cuticle oil.  Then you're done!  

So whether you want to wear your nails for one night only, a crazy weekend or as long as you want -  use these application tips.  You can flaunt your faux nails til you're ready for the next set!