I've been doing my own press ons for almost 15 years so I think I know a trick or two! Here is everything I use, aside from the polish!
Sections
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Nail Prep
Nails
Application and Aftercare
Tools
Nail Prep
You can't expect your press ons to stay without proper prep. Removing the dead skin from your nails and pushing back your cuticles is a very important first step.
Sally Hansen Instant Cuticle Remover Nail Treatment
After you remove your dead skin, wipe the nails clean with an alcohol wipe. These are individually wrapped and so convenient.
MED PRIDE Sterile Alcohol Prep Pads 200ct
I use these files to rough up my natural nail a little bit before glue!
CGBE Nail Buffer & Shine Kit, 20pcs, Green
Nails
These short almond nails are the most natural looking in my collection! I love how I can just glue these down, put a color on, and they look natural!
BTArtbox Extra Short Almond Nail Tips 320pcs
These nails are a longer almond and probably as long as I'll go. The structure looks so natural and they're super easy to trim down!
Modelones Almond Fake Nail Tips 510Pcs
When I'm craving long, more square nails I use these. I do trim them down but I buy this length to give me options! You could also file them into stiletto or almond!
Long Clear Acrylic Coffin Ballerina Nails 500pcs
Application and Aftercare
My ride or die nail glue. This stuff sticks like super glue! Apply a little to the press on, then a little to your prepped nail and voila! Your nail will stay for at least 10 days!
CALA Super Nail Glue – Quick Dry Adhesive (3 Pack)
I love applying this oil after doing press ons. It doesn't apply a ton so it wont seep underneath my new nails but it still nourishes my cuticles.
Onsen Secret Nail & Cuticle Repair Oil 10ml
My hands soak up this cream! Technically it's for your face but its so rich my cuticles drink it in!
CosRX Comfort Ceramide Cream
Tools
These are my favorite cuticle nippers that I've ever used. They are very sharp and precise so be careful! They take off all the dead cuticle after I push them back.
Professional Stainless Steel Cuticle Trimmer
What I use to push down my cuticles! The small size of these cuticle pushers lets them get all of the dried up gunk from your nail plate.
2Pcs Glass Cuticle Pusher with Leather Case
These files work great on my natural nails and extensions! One side has a finer grit and the other is rougher that takes down a fake nail in seconds!
