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Press-On Nail Application That Lasts 2.5+ Weeks
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items I’ve tried many different products but here is my go-to application method which gets me nearly 3 weeks of press-on nail retention! They don’t even pop off at work where I’m constantly using my hands!
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Prep
Application
Prep
This is everything to prep your nails for the application. Probably the most important step! Everything is in order that I use it!
Add this to your cuticles and let sit for about 20-30 seconds! It will soften the cuticles for removal which is CRUCIAL to getting your nails to stay longer!
Sally Hansen Instant Cuticle Remover Nail Treatment
Once the cuticle remover has set, go ahead and push the cuticles as far back as you can to get rid of all the dead skin. This is the one I have and it’s great quality! Heavy duty but affordable!
Utopia Care Stainless Steel Cuticle Pusher & Nail Cleaner
I keep these handy to wipe off the excess cuticle remover and dead skin so I don’t make a mess!
MAQIHAN 600 Pink Lint Free Nail Wipes Pads
I use these to clip away any other tricky excess skin around the cuticle area. Again, cleaning up this area is CRUCIAL to getting the press-ons to stay.
FVION Professional Cuticle Trimmer Nippers
I use these to lightly buff the natural nail so the glue will have something to stick to.
Maryton Nail Buffer Blocks 180/240, 5 Count
This is just for filing and cleaning up the natural nail. Also for shaping the press-ons to your nail bed if needed!
50 Pcs Double Sided Nail Files 100/180 Grit
This is 100% OPTIONAL, but I enjoy having it. I use this to buff the inside of the press-on to make the glue have something to stick to. This can also be done with a regular file, I just find this easier.
MelodySusie SC320D Clip-On Rechargeable Nail Drill
Application
The actual application of these nails! This is where the magic happens!
Apply this to all nails before the glue. Some people use isopropyl alcohol (which I will link) but I find this is better! This is a major component of great retention.
Aprés pH Bonder 15ml Nail Dehydrator
Can be used as a more affordable dehydrator than apres, but I do recommend the other one!
Swan Isopropyl Alcohol, 99%, Pint, 16 OZ
THIS IS THE SECRET SAUCE. Chef’s kiss. My nails do not BUDGE when I use this. I apply a generous layer to my natural nail then a layer to the inside of the press-on then I apply! IT STAYS FOR SO LONG. I recommend doing these before bed because the lo...
Olive & June Press-On Brush-On Glue, 14 Day Wear
Another AMAZING glue I swear by! Put some on your natural nail then on the press-on and VOILA!
Glamnetic Super Strong Brush On Nail Glue