Ten minutes, start to finish
How it works
Prep properly, size every finger, press and wait. That is the whole trick.
Applying your set
01 · Prep
Push back your cuticles, buff the shine off each nail and wipe with the alcohol pad. This step is what decides whether they last a day or two weeks.
02 · Size
Lay all ten nails out and match each one to a finger before any glue comes out. Thumbs and index fingers last — they are the fiddliest.
03 · Glue
A dot of glue on your nail, a thin line on the press-on. Less than you think; too much squeezes out at the sides.
04 · Press
Line the press-on up against your cuticle, roll it down and hold for twenty seconds.
05 · Wait
Keep your hands dry for two hours. No washing up, no showers, no hair washing.
Watch it done
Remove & reuse
Done properly you will get three wears out of a set.
01 · Soak
Ten minutes in warm soapy water. Do not pull.
02 · Ease off
Work a cuticle stick under one side and lift gently.
03 · Store
Peel the old glue off the underside and put them back on the card.
Make them last
Wear gloves for washing up and cleaning.
Open cans and boxes with the side of your finger, not a nail tip.
Keep the glue in the box — a lifted edge takes ten seconds to fix and buys days.
Do not file the underside; you will thin the nail and it will crack.
Questions, answered
Glue or tabs?
Glue for up to two weeks, tabs for one to three days. Tabs are kinder to your natural nail, so they are the better pick for a single night out.
How long do they really last?
Up to two weeks with glue if you prep properly. Skipping the buff-and-wipe is what turns two weeks into two days.
Will they damage my nails?
Not if you soak them off rather than pulling. Never force a nail — if it does not lift easily, soak it longer.
Can I shower with them?
Yes, after the first two hours. Long soaks in hot water will loosen the glue eventually, so keep baths short.
Nails that act like a manicure, not a sticker
Hand-sculpted in gel by nail artists, sized to your fingers, and yours to wear again.
| Feature | allsetbeauty | Other press-ons | The salon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Made by nail artists, one set at a time | Yes | No | Yes |
| Hand-sculpted and hand-painted | Yes | No | Yes |
| Built in gel layers, cured under UV | Yes | No | Yes |
| Sized to your fingers (S/M/L) | Yes | No | Yes |
| On in 10 minutes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Wear up to two weeks | Yes | No | Yes |
| Reusable up to 3 wears | Yes | No | No |
| No appointment | Yes | Yes | No |
| Under $50 | Yes | Yes | No |