Press-on nails seem like a dream.

You get the length of acrylics without draining your bank account.

They come in any design and color it’s possible for you to imagine.

sparkly pink nails on pink towel

Why hasn’t everybody already madethe switch to press-on nails?

Well, they can also be a nightmare.

Keeping them on can be a major challenge.

Girl doing skincare in bed

Or you’re on a date, they hold your hand and wipe your index nail clean off.

Fear not, though.

These instances are only likely to happen if you don’t apply them correctly.

hands using cuticle pusher

you’re able to make these nails last for 2-3 weeks with the right tips and tricks.

Apply before bed

The press-on adhesive glue can take about 5-6 seconds to dry.

According toSunday Beauty, it takes about 2 hours for your glue to fully dry.

hand wiping nails with cotton

This can be pretty difficult during waking hours.

That pesky little fold is called the"cuticle.

After applying a cuticle remover to soften the skin, you canuse a cuticle pusherto clear your nail.

Girl cleaning hands with wipe

However, our cuticles play an important role in our nail health.

So, you’ll want to do a careful job, only removing the extraneous dead skin.

An essential step in her routine is to rough up her nail.

Hand applying acrylic powder on nail

Using a nail file, she lightly brushes the nail until the nail is a bit more coarse.

After the previous step, your nail isn’t exactly ready to go.

it’s crucial that you rid your nails of any leftover dust.

Small particles of chipped nails will likely appear from the filing that you did.

These can dissolve the adhesive product or prevent it from latching on in the first place.

One trick is to use acrylic powder while applying your press-ons.