Get the fit right, wear them for weeks
Press-ons fail for two reasons: the wrong size, or skipping prep. Everything below fixes both.
Find your size
Measure the widest part of each nail bed in millimetres — a paper strip and a ruler works. Then match against the chart. If two fingers fall between sizes, go with Custom.
| Size | Nail width | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| XS | Under 8 mm | Petite nail beds, common on pinkies |
| S | 8 – 10 mm | The most ordered size |
| M | 10 – 12 mm | Standard — ships by default |
| L | 12 – 14 mm | Wider beds, thumbs often size up |
| Custom | Mixed | Kimmy sizes each finger individually |
Not sure? The sizing kit is $8 and Kimmy refunds it against your first set.
Get a sizing kitHow to apply
- 01
Prep
Wash, dry, push cuticles back, then buff the shine off the natural nail and wipe with alcohol. This step is 80% of how long it lasts.
- 02
Match
Lay all ten tips out next to your fingers before you stick anything. Slightly too small beats slightly too big.
- 03
Stick
Tabs for a few days of wear, glue for a few weeks. A dot of glue in the middle and a thin line near the cuticle is plenty.
- 04
Press
Angle the tip into the cuticle first, roll it down flat, then press hard for 30 seconds. Count it out.
- 05
Wait
No hot water or dishes for an hour. Give the glue time to cure properly.
Taking them off
- Soak your hands in warm soapy water for 10–15 minutes.
- Slide a wooden pusher under the free edge and wiggle — never yank.
- If it resists, soak longer. It will come off; patience is cheaper than a damaged nail.
- Peel leftover glue off the press-on with tweezers, buff the back lightly, and store it in the box for next time.
Questions Kimmy gets a lot
How long do they actually last?+
With tabs, three to five days and easy to swap. With glue, two to three weeks depending on how rough you are on your hands. Prep is the single biggest factor.
Can I reuse a set?+
Yes — that's the point. Most sets have four or five wears in them if you remove them by soaking rather than pulling. Store them back in the box.
Can I shower, swim, do dishes?+
All fine after the first hour. Long hot soaks loosen glue faster, so gloves for dishes will buy you an extra week.
What if the size is wrong?+
Message Kimmy with a photo and a measurement and she'll remake the tips you need at no cost. Grab the $8 sizing kit first if you're unsure — it's refunded on your first set.
How long does a custom set take?+
Usually 7–10 days from the time the design is agreed. 3D work and heavy charm sets can run to two weeks.
Do they damage your natural nails?+
Not if you remove them properly. Buff gently, never file into the natural nail, and always soak them off.
Shipping & returns
Ready-made sets
Packed and posted within 2 business days. Tracked shipping, $5 flat — free over $60.
Custom sets
7–10 days to make, then the same shipping. You'll get a photo before it goes out.
Returns
Unworn ready-made sets within 14 days. Custom sets are final sale, but fit issues always get remade free.
Lost or damaged
Message Kimmy with a photo the day it arrives and she'll sort it out — no forms, no runaround.