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How To Buy Handmade Press-On's!

1. Buy and complete a size kit or measure your natural nail beds to figure out what your sizes are.

1a. Or you can go in blindly, and use your best judgement with sizing.

2. Buy the Press-On nail set of your choice.

3. Done! Enjoy your nails!

Table of Contents

Nail Gude

Full Sets vs. Sized Sets

What is a Size Kit? | Size Kits

How Long Will it Take?

Nail Guide

Nail Prep

1. Start with clean hands and nails.

2. Buff the surface of the entire nail bed.

3. Push back the cuticle and gently scrape way the dead skin left at the top of the nail bed. Carefully nip away the dead skin of the cuticle with small scissors. (Optional, not advised for those with shaky hands or difficulties.)

4. Apply rubbing alcohol or any nail dehydrator to the natural nails.

Sizing Your Press-On's

1. Have your false nails out and accessible on a surface clear of clutter.

2. Start with any finger, but it is most helpful to start from your thumb to your pinky. Place the false nails on top of your nail bed.

3. If it pinches against the natural nail bed it is too small and will result in a painful wear. If it touches the surrounding skin of the nail bed it is too large, and the false nail will not stick properly, causing it to fall off easily.

4. The nail should fit comfortably from side wall to side wall with no part of the natural nail exposed.

5. Keep track of which nail is for which finger, it helps to separate the left hand from the right on whatever surface you are working on.

6. Once each nail bed is paired with its respective sized false nail you can move on to application. Write down your nail sizes for each hand to speed up the process for next time, or if you purchase a set that has specific sizing. Like, this one!

Nail Application

1. Make sure the false nails are free of debris and oils. Use rubbing alcohol to wipe the interior if applicable.

2. Have your nail glue on standby, a tube is included with each NeoCute! nail set.

3. Apply a decent amount of nail glue to the inside of the false nail. Nail glue is rather runny, so be conscious of how much you are using to avoid the glue getting on your fingers or skin. Everyone has a different application for press-on's, so over time you will develop a method that works perfectly for you!

4. Press the false nail gently on top of the natural nail bed at a 45 degree angle, making sure it is not crooked or lined up incorrectly.

5. Press gently for 5-10 seconds.

6. Your false nail should be attached properly if the steps were followed correctly. If not, repeat previous steps- And most importantly, make sure the natural nail is free of all oils.

Our Guide for a Lasting Wear

1. Follow the Help & FAQ steps properly. No amount of these following steps will be beneficial if the other steps were done haphazardly.

2. Avoid extremely long contact (more than an hour or so) with water or liquids. This will soak the natural nail, causing the false nail to pop off prematurely, your natural nail bed to possibly break and bend. Invest in dishwashing gloves. Behave carefully if going into the ocean or the pool to avoid loosing a nail- I know we've all been there.

3. Wash hands in a detailed manner, making sure to get the underneath of the false nail. Bacteria and food can build underneath the false nail, and it is important to us that you care for them with intention to avoid ailments.

4. Be gentle with your fingers during daily tasks. In our videos we may show us tapping the false nail to demonstrate the strength of our nails. However, this should not be done excessively to avoid trauma to the nail bed.

Nail Removal

(Important Note: It is best to let the nails come off on their own.)

1. Soak nails in warm, soapy water. Avoid abrasive soaps that may dry out the skin, use something gentle.

2. Soak your nails for 5-10 minutes.

3. Gently pry off the false nails with a wooden cuticle pusher or your fingers. Do not use your teeth. You may damage your gums.

4. Repeat step two if you have difficulties prying the false nail away from the nail bed.

5. Tip- Use cuticle oil to help ease the process.

Re-Application

1. Do proper Nail Prep before re-applying the false nails. Make sure they still fit your nail beds correctly.

2. File the interior of the false nail where old glue once was. It may help to purchase an inexpensive electric nail file to get in the curve of the false nail. They have them at dollar stores. If you can't get a hold of one, cut the nail file we provided with your set in half. It will be thinner and you will be able to notch the file in the interior of the false nail.

3. Prep the false nail accordingly. Use the Help & FAQ steps.

4. Apply the nail regularly. Use the Help & FAQ steps.

  • What is a ''Full Set''?

    A Full Set is a press-on nail set with 20 or more nails included! It is similar to what you would buy from a retail store. A full set allows you to skip having to do a size kit; and you would just pick out your sizes from the 20+ selection of nails.

  • What is a ''Sized Set''?

    A Sized Set is a press-on nail set with exactly 10 nails. This set is the specific size of your nails. Sized Sets require you to either: Know your nail sizes for each hand, or to complete a Size Kit. Scroll to see more information about how we approach Size Kits.

  • See an example of a Full Set here!

    See an example of a Sized Set here!

What is a size kit?


A press-on nail size kit includes blank sample nail tips in multiple sizes (typically 0–9 or 10–11) that we send so you can find your exact nail measurements. This helps guarantee a precise, custom fit, avoiding sets that may feel too tight or too loose since sizing can vary by shape and style.

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At NeoCute! we want our customers to have all the tools to make an informed purchase. Click here to buy a Size Kit!

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If you want to measure your natural nails independently without having to buy multiple size kits for each shape or size, click here to purchase a tape measure!

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Below we have provided some methods you can use to size your nails at home with or without buying a tape measure from us. We have also included the measurements of our press-on nails so you can ensure you get the right size for you. One size does not fit all.

Method #1

Method #2

Our Nail Sizes

All of our press-on nail sizes for all of our shapes and lengths!

At this time Mini Square, Short Oval, And Stiletto are not available under detailed Nail Sizes. They will require a Size Kit.

How Long Will It Take?

Here at NeoCute! Nails we try to get you your nail sets in a timely manner. All of our sets are made-to-order, excluding our Exclusive Freestyle Sets and our Full Sets.

All orders are processed as follows:

3-7 Days (Normal Conditions)

6-14 Days (High-Volume Periods or Production Issues)

We will always reach out first to let your know if it will take more then 14 days to process your order. These are handmade items, and we want to make sure we get you the best products.

If you ever experience significant delays (7 days or more than the stated time frames above), please reach out to us at customer.service@neocutenails.com, so we can help you.

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