How to Apply and Remove Press-On Nails

A salon manicure in ten minutes at home. No curing lamp, no drying time, no damage to your natural nails.

Step by step

Prep

Lightly buff the nail surface, push the cuticles back with the cuticle stick and wipe each nail with an alcohol pad.

Apply an adhesive tab

Choose the tab that fits each nail and press it on firmly, leaving 1 mm from the edge. Our Adhesive Tabs give a reliable hold.

Or apply nail glue

A drop of nail glue on the press-on holds for up to two weeks. Skip this step if you are sensitive to acrylates.

Press on

Place the nail at a 45-degree angle just above the tab, then press down towards the cuticle to seal out air.

Remove

Soak in warm, soapy water for 10 to 15 minutes to loosen the adhesive, then lift the edges gently with the cuticle stick.

Clean and keep

Wipe away any residue with alcohol and store the set in its box for the next wear.

Step by step

Prep

Lightly buff the nail surface, push the cuticles back with the cuticle stick and wipe each nail with an alcohol pad.

Apply an adhesive tab

Choose the tab that fits each nail and press it on firmly, leaving 1 mm from the edge. Our Adhesive Tabs give a reliable hold.

Or apply nail glue

A drop of nail glue on the press-on holds for up to two weeks. Skip this step if you are sensitive to acrylates.

Press on

Place the nail at a 45-degree angle just above the tab, then press down towards the cuticle to seal out air.

Remove

Soak in warm, soapy water for 10 to 15 minutes to loosen the adhesive, then lift the edges gently with the cuticle stick.

Clean and keep

Wipe away any residue with alcohol and store the set in its box for the next wear.

Why Beely

Glue or tabs, your choice

Nail glue for up to two weeks of wear, or adhesive tabs for quick, damage-free changes. Both come in the kit.

Indistinguishable from a salon set

Hand-painted and cured layer by layer, so they look, feel and wear like a salon manicure. Then wear them again.

Sized XS to L

Four width sizes measured across all five fingers, so every nail sits flush at the cuticle. Custom sets add your shape and length.

Made for real days

Hand-buffed, smooth edges: type, cook, train and wash your hair without catching or scratching.

FAQ

Which width size should I choose?

Compare the widest part of your natural nails with the millimetre specification of each size (thumb, index, middle, ring, pinky). If you sit between two sizes, choose the smaller one: a slightly narrow nail blends more easily than one that overhangs.

Glue or adhesive tabs?

Glue for the longest wear, up to two weeks. Adhesive tabs for easy, damage-free removal and quick changes, five to seven days. Both work with every set.

How do I apply them?

Push the cuticles back, buff the nail surface lightly, wipe with the prep pad, then apply glue or a tab and press the nail on for 30 seconds from the cuticle down. Avoid water for the first hour.

How do I remove them?

Soak your hands in warm, soapy water with a few drops of cuticle oil for ten minutes, then lift gently from the sides. Never force a nail off. Our glue remover speeds this up.

Can I file or reshape the nails?

Yes. File from the edges in one direction with a fine file, and avoid the painted surface.

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