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How it Works ?
Discover how to apply, remove, and reuse your Opul Nails press-ons.
Application with Liquid Nail Glue
Step details
Step 1: Wash your hands
Thoroughly wash your hands, paying special attention to your nails. The goal is to remove any oils or residue to ensure you’re working on a clean, prepped nail surface.
Step 2: Choose the right nail tips
Select the tips that best match the size of each of your nails. Gently press the tip onto your natural nail to check that the sides align perfectly with the edges of your nail bed.
Step 1: Wash your hands
Thoroughly wash your hands, paying special attention to your nails. The goal is to remove any oils or residue to ensure you’re working on a clean, prepped nail surface.
Step 2: Choose the right nail tips
Select the tips that best match the size of each of your nails. Gently press the tip onto your natural nail to check that the sides align perfectly with the edges of your nail bed.
Step 3: Push back your cuticles
Using the flat end of the cuticle stick provided in your kit, gently push back your cuticles. The goal is to lift and move them away from the nail bed, especially if they’re slightly stuck to the nail surface.
Step 4: Polish your nails
Using the mini nail file provided in your kit, gently buff the surface of your natural nails. The goal is to create a slightly rough texture to maximise adhesion.
Step 3: Push back your cuticles
Using the flat end of the cuticle stick provided in your kit, gently push back your cuticles. The goal is to lift and move them away from the nail bed, especially if they’re slightly stuck to the nail surface.
Step 4: Polish your nails
Using the mini nail file provided in your kit, gently buff the surface of your natural nails. The goal is to create a slightly rough texture to maximise adhesion.
Step 5: Degrease your nails
Wipe each nail with an alcohol-soaked cotton pad or Nail Prep solution (not included in the kit) to remove any remaining oils. The goal is to create a perfectly dry and clean surface to ensure maximum adhesion.
Step 6: Apply glue to the nail tip
Using the brush applicator of your Brush-On Nail Glue, apply a generous amount of glue to the underside of the tip - the part that will go on your nail. Optional: for extra hold, apply a thin layer of glue to your natural nail as well.
Step 5: Degrease your nails
Wipe each nail with an alcohol-soaked cotton pad or Nail Prep solution (not included in the kit) to remove any remaining oils. The goal is to create a perfectly dry and clean surface to ensure maximum adhesion.
Step 6: Apply glue to the nail tip
Using the brush applicator of your Brush-On Nail Glue, apply a generous amount of glue to the underside of the tip - the part that will go on your nail. Optional: for extra hold, apply a thin layer of glue to your natural nail as well.
Step 7: Apply the nail tip
Slide the tip slightly under your cuticle, then press it down slowly from the base to the top of your nail. Once fully in place, hold it firmly to secure.
Step 8: Hold the tip in place for 20 seconds
While the glue sets and the tip adheres properly, press and hold it for around 20 seconds, then gently release.
Step 7: Apply the nail tip
Slide the tip slightly under your cuticle, then press it down slowly from the base to the top of your nail. Once fully in place, hold it firmly to secure.
Step 8: Hold the tip in place for 20 seconds
While the glue sets and the tip adheres properly, press and hold it for around 20 seconds, then gently release.
💡 Top Tips for a Long-Lasting Application
One of the main reasons press-ons lift prematurely is poor natural nail prep. Follow these tips to make sure your nails last beautifully:
Remove with Liquid Nail Glue
Step details
Step 1: Soak your hands in warm water
Fill a bowl with warm water (bath temperature), a drop of soap, and a bit of sunflower oil. Let your hands soak for 10-15 minutes.
Step 2: Gently slide the wooden stick under the nail tip
Carefully insert the flat side of the wooden stick under one edge of the SoftGel tip and begin to loosen it slowly. Repeat on the other side.To avoid damaging your natural nails, take your time and be as gentle as possible.If the tip feels too resistant, apply a little more cuticle oil and try again after a few moments.
Step 1: Soak your hands in warm water
Fill a bowl with warm water (bath temperature), a drop of soap, and a bit of sunflower oil. Let your hands soak for 10-15 minutes.
Step 2: Gently slide the wooden stick under the nail tip
Carefully insert the flat side of the wooden stick under one edge of the SoftGel tip and begin to loosen it slowly. Repeat on the other side.To avoid damaging your natural nails, take your time and be as gentle as possible.If the tip feels too resistant, apply a little more cuticle oil and try again after a few moments.
Step 3: Buff Away Any Glue Residue
Using the mini nail file, gently buff off any dried glue residue from your natural nails. These areas are easy to spot, as they appear smoother and shinier than your natural nail surface.
Step 4: Buff away any dried glue residue under the tips
Still using the mini nail file - which you can cut in half lengthwise if needed - gently buff away any dried glue left under the tips to make them reusable.
Step 3: Buff Away Any Glue Residue
Using the mini nail file, gently buff off any dried glue residue from your natural nails. These areas are easy to spot, as they appear smoother and shinier than your natural nail surface.
Step 4: Buff away any dried glue residue under the tips
Still using the mini nail file - which you can cut in half lengthwise if needed - gently buff away any dried glue left under the tips to make them reusable.
Step 5: Apply a small amount of nail polish remover under the nails.
To smooth the surface and remove any remaining adhesive, gently run a cotton bud soaked in remover under the nails where glue residue remains. The acetone in the remover will help dissolve any leftover traces.
Step 6: Store the tips back in their box
and that’s it, your press-ons are ready to be reused next time!
Step 5: Apply a small amount of nail polish remover under the nails.
To smooth the surface and remove any remaining adhesive, gently run a cotton bud soaked in remover under the nails where glue residue remains. The acetone in the remover will help dissolve any leftover traces.
Step 6: Store the tips back in their box
and that’s it, your press-ons are ready to be reused next time!
