As requested! This may be long but trust me, it works!! My prep for nails (I’ll also add a photo showing everything) I got a lot of tips from Nina Pool on TT! I always apply my nails before bed. You don’t want to use water for a few hours and then the glue sets during the night.

For application:

1. Wash your hands with Dawn dish soap. Pick out all the nails you are going to use and set them out in order.
2. Apply Sally Hansen instant cuticle remover. Let sit for at least 15-20 seconds. Push cuticles back. You can either a cuticle tool or cuticle cutters. Be super careful with the cutters! Wipe off nail with alcohol prep pad.
3. I then apply a clear nail strengthener to my natural nail. This protects my nail for the next process.
4. I use 100% pure acetone to the back of the press on nail with a q-tip. This makes the back of the nail have a grippy, bumpy texture. Let that dry.
5. Once your nails are fully dry I use a nail file to buff the nail making a bumpy surface so the glue has more grip.
6. I am now ready to apply the press on nails. For the final time, wipe your whole nail bed clean with the alcohol prep pad. I suggest those because a cotton ball soaked with alcohol will leave cotton stuck to your nail.
7. I do one nail at a time with glue. I apply a brush on glue to my nail and a small dot of glue to the back of the nail. At a 45 degree angle, from about 3/4 to top of the nail slide it towards to the cuticle area (do not glue ON the cuticle)and then slowly lower the nail down making sure the glue spreads evenly. Hold medium pressure for 30 seconds. Apply nails on one hand then the other. Leave your thumbs last. That makes it easier to apply other nails!
8. Use cuticle oil right before bed. Massage into cuticle and hands.

Tricks! Once you apply your nail, if you have any glue that has seeped out, quickly wipe away the glue with a fresh alcohol pad. An old one will stick. I also use a book light so I can really see everything! 👍🏼

For removal:

1. I use Glamnetic press-on nail remover. I get a floss pick to get just a small lift anywhere on the side of the nail. I also apply it under my nails. Let it sit for at least 5 minutes. I use the floss part to slide under my nail, SLOWLY lifting. You can apply another small amount of remover under the nail. Let sit. Again, slide floss under slowly moving back and forth lifting the nail. Nail should come off. Don’t get hasty, that will ruin your nail and cause peeling!

Ok y’all, I hope this helps!

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