Before You Start

For the best, longest-lasting wear, begin with clean, bare, freshly prepped nails.

Remove everything — no polish, no residue.
Trim and tidy — clip natural nails as short as comfortably possible.
Prep your cuticles — trimmed, pushed back, and softened (regular cuticle oil beforehand helps).
Wash hands to remove oils, then dry completely.

Step-by-Step Application

1. Choose your sizes

Lay out all 10 press-ons before you touch any glue.
You don’t want to be searching for sizes with glued fingers.

2. Check the fit

Hold each press-on over your natural nail.
If any edges overlap onto the skin, file the sides of the press-on until it fits perfectly from sidewall to sidewall.

3. Clean the nail

Use the alcohol pad on each natural nail and let it dry fully.
This is what gives the glue something to grip onto.

4. Rough the surface

Using the file, gently buff the surface of ONE natural nail (start with the pinky or whichever you prefer).
Leave the dust on — it actually helps the glue bond.

5. Glue + press

Add one drop of glue to your natural nail (enough to coat the whole nail when pressed).
Move quickly: place the press-on at the cuticle line and rock it down onto the nail.
Press and hold firmly for 30 seconds.

Repeat steps 4–5 on each finger.

Aftercare

Avoid water for at least 1 hour — longer is better.
Treat them like wet paint for the first hour: secure, but still setting.
Be gentle with your hands. The glue continues curing for several hours.

Pro tip:
Apply your Rave Nailz before bed so you wake up with a fully set, hardened, perfect manicure.