Duckbill Bow Press-On Nails, Square Short

Duckbill Bow, cut on square in a short length. A clean square edge, filed flat with the corners taken off just enough to stop them catching.

A short square shape

The square finish keeps the free edge crisp, which is why every graphic design in the collection is cut on it. The length sits at or just past the fingertip, so nothing gets in the way of a keyboard.

Ten minutes on, two weeks of wear

Ten minutes to put on, around two weeks on the hand, five minutes to take off with no damage. The design is moulded into the tip rather than painted on top, so there is no lacquer layer to chip. What ends a set is the bond underneath, which is why the prep step matters more than anything else.

Twelve sizes in every set

Twelve sizes in the set, which covers the two or three fingers that never match a standard chart. This set does not include glue. It is sold separately here, and it is free with any three sets.

How to apply

1. Prep. Wipe with the prep pad, push the cuticle back and buff the shine off. Thirty seconds a hand, and it is what buys you the second week.
2. Size. Lay the nails out and match every finger dry before any adhesive.
3. Press. Brush a thin line of nail glue down the centre of your nail, or use an adhesive tab. Press down for thirty seconds.
4. Go. Around two weeks of wear. To remove, soak in warm soapy water for five minutes and ease the nail off with a cuticle stick.

Why valentine press-on nails from Hands Down

We are the editorial press-on nail house. Salon quality nails in ten minutes, designed as a collection and released as drops, at a price that makes wearing a fresh set every two weeks ordinary rather than a treat.