GELLY is a nail atelier established in Hong Kong. This is a guide to press on nails, written by GELLY. Learn how to measure, wear and remove press on nails.

• The nail tips may not fit
• Press on nail products may not last long
• The nails tips can fall off

• The press on nail can pinch your finger causing discomfort

How to Measure Your Nails Correctly

Method 1

You can use a soft tape measure to measure the widest part of the nail or

Method 2

Place tissue paper down, moulding to the contour of the nail. Mark the width of the nail. Then flatten the paper and measure using a ruler.

Tips

If the size is between the two, choose the larger one, as you can file down the excess part.

Choose Your Press On Nail Shape

Round

• Appearance: short, about 11-16mm, rounded corners
• Features: suitable for daily use, cute and charming, it does not affect use of the phone or keyboard

Oval (Popular nail shape!)

• Appearance: Short, about 11-16mm, narrow fingertips
• Features: Suitable for daily use, super versatile, slimming appearance to fingers

Round Square

• Appearance: short, about 12-17mm, square but not sharp
• Features: suitable for daily use, makes fingers look longer, a more mature aesthetic 

Extra Short Coffin

• Appearance: short, about 12-16mm, flat, slightly narrowed towards the nail tip
• Features: suitable for daily use, slimming appearance to the hand shape, a mature and sophisticated aesthetic

Short Coffin

• Appearance: medium-long, about 14-19mm, flat, slightly narrowed towards the nail tip
• Features: suitable for holidays and parties, slimming appearance to the hand shape, a mature and sophisticated aesthetic

Short Almond

• Appearance: medium-long, about 15-21mm, pointed nails, narrow fingertips
• Features: suitable for holidays and parties, slimming appearance to the hand shape, a mature and sexy look

Square

• Appearance: long, about 15-21mm, square but not sharp
• Features: suitable for holidays and parties, slimming appearance to the hand shape, mature aesthetic yet versatile appearance

Long Almond

• Appearance: long, about 18-26mm, pointed nails, narrow fingertips
• Features: suitable for holidays and parties, slimming appearance to the hand shape, mature and sexy look

Wear Press on Nails

It is very easy to put on press on nails, and it takes under ten minutes for most people. Each pair of GELLY wearing nails comes with a tool kit (including Super Glue Stickers, nail file, cuticle pusher, alcohol swab, and instructions for use) 

Step1

Use nail file to evenly polish the surface

Step2 

Use the alcohol swab to clean the nail surface. Ensure there is no oil or dirt

Step3

Stick the glue stickers of the appropriate nail size on all of the nails

Step4

Use nail file to evenly polish the nail surface

Step5

Place the press-on nails at a 45-degree angle to nail surface and slowly apply downward pressure

Step6

Gently press for about 10 seconds

Tips for long-lasting press on nails:

• Try not to get the press on nails wet for 3 hours after wearing them. Wearing them before going to bed will be more effective.
• After applying the glue stickers to the nails, use a hairdryer to blow it to ensure better adhesion.
• If the nail starts to loosen or water seeps in, it is recommended to replace the glue stickers.

Remove Press on Nails

Removing the nail polish is quite easy. It is even easier to remove after taking a shower. Each pair of GELLY press-on nails can be reused. Rub away the remaining glue stickers from the nail after removal, and put it in the storage box for next use!

In the previous article, GELLY introduced how to select press-on nails according to hand shape; click "What Are Press on Nails and How To Choose the Press on Nails That Suit You" to view.