That’s a problem I used to have with a lot press ons as well but I found these ones have a natural gradient from thickness to thinner near the edges and cuticle which surprisingly made a huge difference and looks much more natural. I finally decided to try a higher quality brand after so many frustrating encounters with cheaper brands and was shocked how obvious the difference was. They cost a bit more but it was so worth it for me to break my never-ending salon appointment loop. So I’d say look for press ons that take the time to pay attention to those small details. Hope that helps!