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Prepare and size each tip to your nail, then prep the natural nail (clean and lightly buff). Apply a thin layer of glue to the tip and/or the nail, press the tip onto the nail and hold until set. For soft-gel systems, follow the manufacturer’s instructions and cure under an LED lamp for the recommended time (for example, about 60 seconds). Avoid using excess glue and allow the initial bond to fully set before normal use.

Kits commonly include adhesive or glue, nail files and buffers, cuticle sticks, and prep pads. Some bundles also add an LED lamp or a remover, and many package a few extra manicure tools alongside the nails and glue.

Kits use brush-on liquid glues, small included gel nail glues (for example a 2 g pink gel glue in some sets), and soft-gel glues that require LED curing. Some press-on systems also recommend or include gentler adhesives like adhesive tabs or milder glues.

Materials commonly listed include ABS plastic, acrylic, gel, fiberglass, and methyl methacrylate styrene—typically ABS- or plastic-based materials used for tips and press-ons.

Apply remover at the cuticle line and let it sit briefly (about 30 seconds), then gently separate the artificial nail with a manicure stick—work slowly and avoid forcing it off. If nails are stubborn, soak in warm soapy water with oil or use a kit-specific remover to ease removal and reduce damage.