PREPARE YOUR NAILS
Nail prep is the key to making press-on nails last
YIJIU provides a tool kit for each nail set you purchase, offering all necessary tools for press-on nails application
Cut your own nails short.
This prevents gap between natural nail and press-on nail.
File nails.
This creates grip onto glue or sticky tabs.
Push back cuticles.
This forms pocket that connects naturally with press-on nails.
Clean cuticles for perfect looking nail.
Carefully cut dead skins off, or clean with cuticle remover.
(optional)
Dehydrate nails.
Alcohol wipe removes water and oil for long lasting nails.
FAQs
If preferred, you can stop at pushing them back. Cleaning the dead skin simply offers a more perfect look.
Yes, except for cleaning cuticles. We do advise you to follow every step for long lasting nails.
Good prep takes practice, and you’ll master it in 1–2 tries. If your nails still fall off despite good prep, you may have the wrong size - although this is rare. Ask for help if you think this is the issue.