APPLICATION & REMOVAL GUIDE
Application
Press-On Nail Application (with nail glue)
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Wash your hands with soap and warm water for 20 seconds.
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File your natural nails to your desired length and shape using the 180/240 grit nail file (light blue side for traditional nails, dark blue side for more sensitive nails).
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Use the wooden pusher to gently push back your cuticles.
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Buff the natural nail plate using the 180 grit buffer.
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Wipe your nails clean using the 70% alcohol wipes, making sure there is no oil or debris left on the nail plate.
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Place a bead of glue in the center of your natural nail, or on your press-on, and spread it out across the entire nail.
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Place the nail tip at a 45 degree angle on your natural nail and slowly press down for 10 seconds. keep your natural nail facing down while applying to prevent the glue from flooding the cuticle.
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Oil your cuticles, all done!
removal (with acetone)
Press-on Nail Removal (with acetone)
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Wash your hands with soap and warm water for 20 seconds.
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a. Prepare a few cotton balls by pulling it apart to create 10 thin strips,
b. Prepare 2 small bowls. Pour warm water into one of the bowls and stack the empty bowl on top.
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a. Pour 100% acetone on the cotton strips and place it on top of the nail.
b. Pour 2 oz. of 100% acetone in the empty bowl.
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a. Using thin foil sheets, wrap the foil tightly around the nail and let it soak for 10-15 minutes.
b. Soak nails in the heated acetone bowl for 10-15 minutes.
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Use the wooden pusher to gently scrape/lift the product off the nail.
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Wash your hands again with soap and warm water for 20 seconds.
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Gently buff any leftover residue from the nail plate with a 240 grit buffer, then clean with a 70% alcohol wipe.
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Apply cuticle oil to nails, cuticles, and surrounding skin.
Removal (hot oil method)
Press-on Nail Removal (using hot oil, to preserve your press-ons)
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Wash your hands with soap and warm water for 20 seconds.
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Prepare 2 small bowls, pour warm water into one bowl and stack the empty on top.
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Pour 2 oz. of sweet almond oil in the empty bowl.
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Soak your nails in the oil for 20-30 minutes.
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Use a wooden pusher to gently lift the nails from the nail plate. If the press-on is not separating easily, keep soaking. Do NOT rip the nail off.
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Wash your hands again with soap and warm water for 20 seconds.
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Gently buff any leftover residue from the nail plate with a 240 grit buffer, then clean with a 70% alcohol wipe.
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Apply cuticle oil to nails, cuticles, and surrounding skin.