Journal

Nail notes, sizing help and the small decisions that make a press-on set last. Written by the Nailmia studio in Hangzhou.
Nail sticker ideas that work on short nails
Short nails have less room, so placement matters more than the design. Six layouts that work, and the top coat step nobody should skip. Read more...
Press-on nail sizes: how to measure your nail bed properly
Millimetres, not small-medium-large. How to measure in two minutes, why the thumb is usually two sizes bigger, and why fifteen sizes beats eight. Read more...
How to remove press-on nails without damaging your nails
Never pry, never rip. The soak-and-work method, what to do when a tip will not budge, and how to tell damage from dryness. Read more...
How to apply press-on nails so they stay on
Four steps and one rule: prep decides everything. A walk through sizing, adhesive choice and the fifteen-second press that stops tips lifting. Read more...
How long do press-on nails last? An honest range
Two days or two weeks, and the difference is decided before you open the box. What actually sets wear time, and how to get the longer end of the range. Read more...