My press-on nails fall off quickly when using gel tabs / adhesive stickers. How can I make them last longer?

Modified on Thu, 16 Apr at 11:53 AM

The most common reasons for poor adhesion:


Nail preparation: This is the most important step. The nail surface must be clean, dry, and lightly buffed.
Push back your cuticles thoroughly and remove the invisible cuticle with a wooden stick.
Then clean with the prep wipe.


Oil and moisture: Do not use hand cream or nail oil for at least 30 minutes before application, and do not wash your hands right before.


Size: A tab or press-on that is too large and overlaps the cuticle will lift more easily.
The sticker should have a 1–2 mm gap from the cuticle.


Pressure: Press the press-on firmly for at least 10–30 seconds after applying.
The more pressure you apply, the better the adhesion.


Alternative: If you want longer wear (up to 2–3 weeks instead of 5–7 days), we recommend using nail glue instead of adhesive tabs.

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