Removing your press-ons the right way is the most important step in keeping your natural nails healthy. Done correctly, press-on nails cause zero damage. However, if they’re ripped or peeled off before the adhesive has fully released, they can lift a layer of the natural nail.

To keep that from happening, we’ve put together a step-by-step guide to damage-free removal.

Step 1: Check how your press-ons were applied

How you remove your press-ons depends on how you put them on. Glaize Tips come with three adhesive options:

• Adhesive tabs
• Glue for short-term wear
• Glue for long-term wear

Each method has its own removal technique, so it’s important to start here before removing your set.

Step 2: Remove your press-ons

If you used adhesive tabs:

1. Use your wooden cuticle stick to gently lift the sides of each nail
2. Peel each Tip off slowly and carefully
3. If you feel any resistance, stop. Don't force it. Soak your fingers in warm soapy water for 5–10 minutes, then try again
4. Once removed, dab a little cuticle oil on your nails to lift any sticky residue

If you’d prefer a visual guide, you can follow our step-by-step removal video here.

If you used glue:

1. Fill a bowl with hot, soapy water
2. Soak your fingers for 15–20 minutes
3. Use your wooden stick to gently lift the edges of each nail
4. If there's any resistance, stop and soak for a little longer
5. Once the Tips lift easily, remove them and use your file to gently buff away any leftover glue residue

If you’d prefer a visual guide, you can follow our step-by-step removal video here.

Step 3: Rehydrate your nails

1. Apply cuticle oil to rehydrate the nail and surrounding skin
2. Apply hand cream to lock in moisture
3. Leave your nails bare for a day or two if you want to give them a breather before your next set

Taking a little extra time during removal is what keeps press-ons completely damage-free and your natural nails looking and feeling their best, so when you’re ready for your next set, all that’s left to do is choose your next manicure.