<ul><li id="isPasted">After you have <a href="https://help.glaize.co/en-GB/4840305-db7024bc999e4f998dce1d77f237a20f">found your perfect fit</a>, it&apos;s important to prep your nails to give you the best base for your press-on manicure. If your prep isn&apos;t right, your press-ons just won&apos;t last.</li></ul><ol><li>Shape: Trim and shape your natural nails so that the press-ons sit nicely and cover your nail beds fully.</li><li>Buff: Lightly buff the surface of each nail using the nail file provided.</li><li>Prep: Use the prep pad to give your nails a good wipe.</li><li>Push: Gently push back your cuticles with the wooden stick provided. This helps ensure the press-ons sit evenly and securely.</li></ol> <ul><li>It&apos;s important that you&apos;re using enough glue.</li><li>Don&apos;t use your nails as tools. Opening cans = a big no!&#xA0;</li><li>Don&apos;t pick at them.</li><li>Make sure to follow the prep and application instructions to the letter. They&apos;re tried and tested.</li></ul>

How can I make my press-on nails last longer?

<ul><li>&#xA0;Never rip or pull them off. If they resist, soak again.</li><li>Take your time! If you rush the process, you&apos;re more likely to experience damage.</li><li>Always finish with cuticle oil or hand cream - your nails deserve it!</li></ul> <iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/6i30jmglzcc?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen class="fr-draggable"></iframe>

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<ul><li>&#xA0;Nail prep is key!</li><li>Take your time to figure out the right size press-on for each of your natural nails. If you get it right the first time and remember to write down your numbers, you won&apos;t have to do it next time.</li><li>The right fit shouldn&apos;t touch your skin. If it does, you need to size down.</li><li>In between sizes? Go smaller. Oversized nails tend to lift and won&apos;t last as long.</li></ul> <iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/9ObQs_rcVlo?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen class="fr-draggable"></iframe>

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Always remove your press-on nails gently, following our top tips hereApply hand cream and cuticle oil regularly to keep your nails hydrated, particularly in winter.Take occasional breaks between sets of press-ons.Gently buff your nails to keep them n

<ul><li>Always remove your press-on nails gently, following our top tips <a href="https://help.glaize.co/en-GB/4840295-77bead9880bb47c5873f412fd6ad36cd">here</a></li></ul><ul id="isPasted"><li>Apply hand cream and cuticle oil regularly to keep your nails hydrated, particularly in winter.</li><li>Take occasional breaks between sets of press-ons.</li><li>Gently buff your nails to keep them nice and smooth, and to prevent any flaking from spreading down the nail.</li><li>Looking to up your game? Check out our blog article on <a href="https://www.glaize.co/blog/10-best-foods-for-stronger-nails" style=" text-decoration: none;">the 10 best foods for stronger nails</a></li></ul>

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