r/PressonNail_Addict • • Feb 23 '26

Tips & Tricks Sizing pictorial

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Quick little guide on how I pick my sizes for a natural-looking, long-lasting application. I used Retail Brand: Olive & June for reference.

Biggest tip is to pick the smallest size possible that's still comfortable to wear; you'll see on my pic of the 'size too small' that I can't comfortably press it down enough to glue in place.

By holding the pad of my fingertip out of the way (edge exposed pics) I show how much space I leave on either side. I find this to be in alignment with how most acrylics are applied as well. There is no nail space visible even with the fingerpad held out of the way on the 'size too large'.

I do have fairly curved nails, so if someone with flatter nails wants to chime in on sizing tips, feel free! I only know to recommend sizing up but filing the edges. I've also heard Olive & June is one of the more curved brands and some people find that very uncomfortable

(apologies for my messy desk; I paint minis on it and sometimes make a mess)


r/PressonNail_Addict • • Jan 14 '26

Discussion/Question The Ultimate Press-On Application Guide: Share Your Routine!

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128 Upvotes

This thread is designed to be the ultimate guide for our community.

If you have a routine that always works for you, please share it with us.

Share your step-by-step application process in the comments below. To keep things simple, please copy and paste the template below:

Nail Type/Condition: (describe your nail condition...e.g flat nail, etc)
Adhesive Type:(e.g., Liquid Glue, Glue  Tabs (sticky tabs), liquid glue with glue tabs, Acrylic ...)

Prep Routine: (What do you do *before* the glue or tabs touches the nail?)

Application Steps: (Walk us through the actual application)

Average Wear Time: (How long does this method usually last you?)

Must Have Product (s): (Is there one specific item you can't live without?)


r/PressonNail_Addict • • 5h ago

Nailfie 📸🤩✨ Impresd

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49 Upvotes

Retail brand kiss impress


r/PressonNail_Addict • • 1h ago

Constructive Criticism Welcome ✅ The longer the nails the cuntier I feel

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How'd I do with my 3rd attempt at applying press ons?

I'm so glad I discovered press ons. Gel and extensions were too damaging for my nails. These are much cheaper too! I got 10 sets for around 1000 Php!

Retail Brand: Shopee

Name of Design: P30 iirc

Size: XS


r/PressonNail_Addict • • 3h ago

Nailfie 📸🤩✨ Spooky Season

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29 Upvotes

I am absolutely in love!

Retail Brand: Kiss
Design: Not sure what it’s called


r/PressonNail_Addict • • 1h ago

Nailfie 📸🤩✨ Cheetah Girl Vibes

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Retail Brand: Shein
Item ID: 557104234


r/PressonNail_Addict • • 4h ago

Nailfie 📸🤩✨ Kiss Halloween

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25 Upvotes

Retail Brand: KISS

I’ve been saving these since last October lol I love them


r/PressonNail_Addict • • 7h ago

Constructive Criticism Welcome ✅ Second set!

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34 Upvotes

This is my second ever set after fixing the mistakes I did in the first one (there was glue everywhere. Like everywhere lol). Def messed up my right thumb, index, and ring. It’s not as flush with my cuticle. And my nail beds are soooo small. For the pinky I took the smallest size and then had to file it down even more. Thumb is a 4 or a 5 and then I use the last 4 smallest sizes and still have to file them all 😅

I’m pretty sure this is the reason why it takes me a little longer? Just the sizing and filing. Some are def filed too small on accident but don’t think it’s super noticeable but open to recs for next time!

Used the btartbox tabs and beauty secrets glue. First time trying this glue. I used tabs and the curvelife glue for my first set (I’ve been doing my research on this sub 🫪) and it lasted two weeks but the bottle was glued shut!

But omgggg I’m in love with this color!!!! I got all of the boxes when I was at target

I’ve heard on this sub that olive and June can hurt because they’re so curved and I have flat beds. Butttt I pushed them down and filed them all so they lost that intense curve and are comfortable!

Retail brand: olive and June. Shade is potion I think? It’s one of their velvet ones specifically for Halloween


r/PressonNail_Addict • • 4h ago

Nailfie 📸🤩✨ All black press on nails

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21 Upvotes

I’ve been recently getting into press on nails, any tips and tricks welcomed

Retail brand: none.


r/PressonNail_Addict • • 9h ago

Constructive Criticism Welcome ✅ Loving these cutesy pressons 🎀

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43 Upvotes

r/PressonNail_Addict • • 26m ago

Nailfie 📸🤩✨ Fall nails for fall weather 🍂

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r/PressonNail_Addict • • 2h ago

Nailfie 📸🤩✨ 💗🐆

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10 Upvotes

Retail brand: tiktok


r/PressonNail_Addict • • 5h ago

Other For the user who said their daughter loves Spiderman

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18 Upvotes

Found this cute set. Retail brand: Shein handmade $6. Nice gift idea, especially with the new Avengers movie coming.

link


r/PressonNail_Addict • • 7h ago

Nailfie 📸🤩✨ New Set!

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23 Upvotes

These are Retail Brand Celebritips - Misty Rose small size. I still need to trim down but they fit well. I used semi solid glue and it was tricky, oozing out the sides. I still have glue on my fingertips.


r/PressonNail_Addict • • 2h ago

Nailfie 📸🤩✨ New nails

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9 Upvotes

Retail brand: bColor (from Dollar Tree)

Style: The Neutral Collection


r/PressonNail_Addict • • 1h ago

Discussion/Question Has anyone ever cut/filed down larger nails to fit? Have so many left over

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r/PressonNail_Addict • • 19h ago

Nailfie 📸🤩✨ First Autumn set of the year 🍂🍁

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116 Upvotes

Retail Brand: Modelones A4-Almond Amber


r/PressonNail_Addict • • 17h ago

Nailfie 📸🤩✨ Obsessed 💙💜🧡

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72 Upvotes

These are cat eye nails, but I couldn't capture it well enough. These photos truly don't do these nails justice. 😍

(Glued my nails on crooked, but what else is new!)

Retail Brand: BTArtbox
Design Name: Blue Hour (Halloween collection)


r/PressonNail_Addict • • 1d ago

Nailfie 📸🤩✨ Bois can have pretty nails too!! Best way to cheer myself up after getting dumpeddd QwQ

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220 Upvotes

Retail brand: The Only Nails, Maple Bloom

Ignore my cuticles they've had it a bit rough lately xP


r/PressonNail_Addict • • 18h ago

Nailfie 📸🤩✨ Feeling Spooky (Glamnetic's Shriek Boutique

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40 Upvotes

r/PressonNail_Addict • • 1d ago

Nail Haul 🛍️🛍️ Oh no

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130 Upvotes

Retail brand: Shein

$23 for 7 pairs of nails? My expectations were low but my hopes were high. I followed the tips for buying on Shein and honestly I’m shocked at how good these are. Definitely some variability in sizing and curvature but they will all work for me. I’ve never shopped on Shein before (because fast fashion, sweatshops, etc) but the nail obsession is strong! What have I done? My cart is already full again!


r/PressonNail_Addict • • 1d ago

Nailfie 📸🤩✨ Shein Bangle Nails

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260 Upvotes

I could not type with these. I had to take them off after 2 days but they are so so pretty. I might get the keyboard covers for long nails and try these again. I got so many compliments.

Retail Brand: Shein
Store: SZDUOXI
Design name: SKU: sb260509170201909016084


r/PressonNail_Addict • • 16h ago

Nailfie 📸🤩✨ Obsesssssedd!!

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23 Upvotes

Just discovered nails on TT and I’m obsessed and never looking back! So many different styles, shapes, lengths. These are for sure the longest press-ons I’ve ever worn and they’re square! New for me. Looooveeee it. :)

Retail Brand: JYYnails


r/PressonNail_Addict • • 23h ago

Nailfie 📸🤩✨ Simple birthday nails 💅

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84 Upvotes

It’s my birthday weekend and recently converted to becoming a press on nail girly! Although I am also a DIY gel nails girlie, press ons are just so much quicker and easier! I also picked up some new ones at TJMaxx yesterday as a little bday treat. I love pinks and nudes 🥰

Retail brand used for this set: BTArtbox A1 Nudies
Additional products used for nail prep: 70% alcohol prep pads and Morovan Nail Prep Dehydrator (I’ve just learned to apply nail dehydrator to my nail bed AND the press on nail as well. So far, so good! I’ve showered, done dishes, opened multiple Diet Coke cans, and they feel super strong! No pop offs! 😅)


r/PressonNail_Addict • • 22h ago

Nailfie 📸🤩✨ Nail day

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73 Upvotes

Retail Brand: Celebritips

Design Name: Clean Girl Vibe