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Tutorials & FAQ's

Plan for Success

Gather all of your necessary supplies & prepare yourself mentally for nails this fabulous! It’s okay, you can take a moment. In your pressaholic box you will find your Pressaholic Nails, jelly tabs , one-time use nail glue, individual nail file & cuticle stick & you will need to bring to the party the isopropyl alcohol, alcohol wipes or acetone and some cotton balls or pads. Those are your oil removers. Make sure you start with clean, dry and trimmed natural nails and don’t forget your cuticles. PUSH THEM BACK, GIRL! If you have never done this, then head out to the internet and get some instructions. This is important business and your want your entire nail bed available for these fabulous nails to cover!

Size DEFINITELY matters!

Lay out your nails on a flat surface in front of you, in numerical order. Pressaholic nails will have a number from 0 to 12 under the tip & you will place the press-on on top of your natural nail. Make sure it sits on top of your natural nail comfortably & the edges of the press-on reach but do not go past your side of your finger. The tip should never touch your skin. Always make sure the press-on sits flush with your nail when you are sizing. You do not ever want to have to push the nail down to make it fit your nailbed. This causes too much pressure on the nail and can cause a pop off. Who needs all that negativity in their lives? Now that you have your nails chosen, make sure you lay them out in front of you like beautiful little hands for easy access and to ensure you always place the perfect nail on the correct natural nail.

Pro Tip: The numbers on your nail tips will always be at the tip of your natural nail, never by your cuticle.

Prep, baby...PREP!

Now that your natural nails are clean & dry & you pushed those cuticles back; it’s time to party! Grab your oil remover & cotton & thoroughly wipe down your entire nail bed. You want that nail bed to be dry like the sahara, sister. This ensures a clean & dry surface for your pressaholic nails to adhere to your natural nail. See how important this is? So, get to it! Once you complete this, your nails are going to feel dry & sad but just go with it. Remember that handy dandy little nail file we sent you? Grab it & lightly scuff up your natural nail. Take the file & move it back & forth on your natural nail lightly. This provides a rough surface for your pressaholic nail to stick to. But, don’t get crazy! You need those nails for the future! Some customers scuff up the underneath of the pressaholic nail, also. Feel free if you have some time, your call. You should have dry, scuffed up natural nails & ready for the next step!

It's A Sticky Situation

This is where our tale becomes a choose your own adventure story. Are you using your jelly glue tabs or nail glue? Step 4 will go over the jelly glue tabs and if you are using nail glue, just proceed on to step 5. Your jelly tabs have a thin sheet of plastic that needs to be removed. Once you remove that, you will need to make some choices. Some of our customers put the jelly tab on the bottom of the press-on nail (the pull off tab will face the numbers on the nail tip) and some of our divas place the tab on their natural nail ( your pull off tab should be facing the same way, the tip of the press-on nail.) Either way that you choose, you will need to make sure you have the correct size. Remember, SIZE MATTERS! Take your time and find the correct size that works for you and your nails. Regardless on where we put the jelly tabs , press-on or natural nail, give the adhesive enough time to set and a secret pro tip, a little heat will really activate the adhesive. Either rub over the plastic covering of the jelly tab with your hot girl finger or even a quick shot of hairdryer heat. You can use your cuticle stick to also smooth down the adhesive completely on your natural nail. You can use tweezers to pull off the plastic covering to expose the adhesive. Lastly, you will place the press-on on your natural nail. Make sure you are holding it onto your nail for a minimum of 15 seconds and try to cover the entire surface area of the press-on. Hold with comfortable pressure to ensure a great seal.

Glue It, Girl

Step 5 is for the glue gals! The bottle inside your pressaholic nail box is sealed for your own safety to ensure quality & contains 2 grams of glue. This will be enough to apply your nails once but you will need to be conservative. To open the bottle, your options are snipping off the tip of the glue bottle with fingernail clippers (no more than a millimeter-think the tip of a pencil) or you can poke a hole thru the tip with a needle or safety pin. Remember, the bottle is sealed so there can be pressure.

Pro tip: The bottom of the nail glue can be opened from the bottle by twisting it off. We don’t recommend fully twisting off but if you slightly turn the bottom, it will release some of the pressure so when you open the bottle from the tip, glue will not leak from your new opening.

If you purchased our pressaholic Extra Strength brush on nail glue to go with your set of nails, then congratulations! You just twist open the top and brush a thin coat of glue on your press-on and your natural nail. Make sure both are fully covered but not too thick. You don't want the extra glue to seep out on your nails. Remember, thin and fully covered.

Pro Tip: If you are a beginner, we recommend buying our brush-on glue for an easy, breezy application.

HOW DO I PICK THE RIGHT SIZE?

For the best fit, place the nail against your natural nail and it should fit comfortably and cover your entire nail bed. They should not fall short on either side and should not be touching your skin. If you are in between a size, size up and you can file or clip the sides for a custom fit. You also should not have to press down on the tip for it to sit flat on your nail. The nail should lay comfortably on top of your natural nail with no gap.

WHAT IS INCLUDED IN EACH SET?

Included in every box of pressaholic nails are the following:

24 press-on nails of different sizes
Personal sized nail file/buffer
Wooden cuticle stick
One-time use bottle of nail glue
1 sheet of 24 miscellaneous sized jelly glue tabs.

CAN I REUSE MY PRESSAHOLIC NAILS?

Our Pressaholic press-on nails are usually a one time use for us but if you are crafty enough to make it a repeat, then more power to you, queen! Teach us your tricks!

HOW LONG WILL THEY LAST?

Press-on nails are like the chameleons of the beauty world- their lifespan can change depending on the environment they're in! How long they stick around for the party depends on some outside factors. First up, your daily grind- if you are typing away at a keyboard all day, those nails might get a bit more wear and tear than if you are lounging by the pool. Then you have your nail care routine- are you treating them like precious gems or forgetting they exist? And let's not forget the last outside factor that can change how long your talons will last- your application process. If you are applying using our jelly tabs, you are looking for a one-night stand. These are for a quick application for an event or a quick outing. They are not made to withstand a lot of wear and tear. The enclosed nail glue in your box will get the job done and you will have yourself a little fling with your press-on nails. Just make sure are diligently following the application directions. If you are looking for a commitment from your Pressaholic press-on nails, then we suggest purchasing our Pressaholic Press-on Nails Extra Strength nail glue here.

ARE THEY COMFORTABLE TO WEAR?

Yes, our press-on nails are designed to be comfortable to wear. They are lightweight and flexible, providing a natural feel. Remember, when choosing your sizes the correct size will set on your natural nail comfortably. If you have to put pressure on it to get it to fit and it feels like it is gripping your nail, it's too small. It should lay on the natural nail. Additionally, our nails are made with high-quality materials to ensure a comfortable and secure fit.

IT IS SAFE FOR MY NAILS?

Yes, press-on nails are generally safe for your natural nails if applied and removed properly. It's important to follow the instructions carefully to minimize any potential damage. Remember friend, patience is the key!

Tips & Tricks

If you want your nails to last, then follow the directions and order our glue!
Avoid using your nails as tools and be careful with activities that can stress the nails.
Try to keep them dry at least 4 hours after you apply. Preferably 8 hours if possible.
Upon application, make sure you are holding the press-on onto the natural nail evenly across and at least 15 seconds. We know, it's a long time but do it, friend! It's important.
Removing your nails is as easy as soaking your nails in warm, soapy water and you can even add some essential oils. Oil, heat and water will help speed up the process. You can also use the wooden cuticle stick provided to lift an edge before soaking off.
When you are choosing your nails, you can file off any small plastic pieces or uneven surface on your nail tip. Remember, always file from underneath to avoid damaging the top of your nail.
We sometimes put a topcoat on top of the nail after applying. This will prevent any chipping or fading during wear.
Under no circumstances should you ever rip off your Pressaholic Press-Ons. Patience is a virtue! Ripping them off is going to damage your natural nail. DON'T DO IT.
If you have any tips for us or questions or concerns, shoot us an email at info@pressaholicnails.com