Santa Hat French, cut on almond in a medium length. Almond is the shape that flatters the widest range of hands. It reads long on a short nail bed and stays strong at the tip.
A medium almond shape
Sides tapered in, tip rounded off. Almond gives you the line of a stiletto with far more to grip on. Medium length reads as a proper manicure without becoming the whole outfit.
Ten minutes on, two weeks of wear
Two weeks is the realistic wear window when the prep is done properly. 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
Every set carries twelve sizes across twenty four nails. Size both hands dry before any adhesive goes on. This set does not include glue. It is sold separately here, and it is free with any three sets.
How to apply
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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.
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Size. Lay the nails out and match every finger dry before any adhesive.
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Press. Brush a thin line of nail glue down the centre of your nail, or use an adhesive tab. Press down for thirty seconds.
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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 christmas 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.