There are 3 different methods of application and removal: adhesive tabs, glue, and using builder gel that cures under a UV light. This page will walk you through each of these methods so you are able to get the most life out of your new nails!
Adhesive Tabs (lasts up to a week)
Application:
Materials needed for application: stickiclaws application kit, cuticle clippers OR cuticle rotary bit.
Removal:
Materials needed for removal: Bowl, some type of oil (olive oil, cuticle oil, argan oil, etc.), hand soap, cuticle oil (optional), cuticle stick (optional), alcohol wipe.
Glue (lasts up to 2 weeks)
Application:
Materials needed for application: stickiclaws application kit, cuticle clippers OR rotary cuticle bit, rotary nail drill (optional).
Removal:
Materials needed for removal: Bowl, some type of oil (olive oil, cuticle oil, argan oil, etc.), hand soap, cuticle oil (optional), cuticle stick (optional), alcohol wipe. You could also use a product called “nail glue remover” and follow the instructions according to their packaging.
Builder Gel (lasts up to 3-4 weeks)
The materials needed for this method are not included in the application kit.
Disclaimer: You will not be able to reuse your press-on nail set after this method of removal! Builder gel/extend gel requires the use of acetone to separate from your natural nails.
Application:
Materials needed for application: Cuticle stick, nail buffer, nail file, UV/LED light, nail dehydrator (optional, could use alcohol), nail bond (optional), gel base coat, and builder gel/extend gel of some kind.
Removal:
Disclaimer: You will not be able to reuse your press-on nail set after this method of removal! Builder gel/extend gel requires the use of acetone to separate from your natural nails.
Materials needed for removal: Nail clippers, nail file, glass/ceramic bowl OR cotton pads and foil, acetone, cuticle stick, buffer, alcohol wipe, and cuticle oil (optional).
