✨ Hot take ✨ as an esthetician, traditional manicures with UV lights stressed me out 💕 UVA rays expose your hands and nail beds to unnecessary skin damage, so I switched to press-ons a few years ago 💅 If UV-cured manis are your fave, a little protection goes a long way, apply sunscreen on your hands or get some fingerless gloves 🖤 (I wish these were standard everywhere!) Tips for perfect press-ons 🤍 Trim nails shorter than the press-ons 🤍 Make sure they cover nail only, not skin 🤍 Lay them out by size first for a smoother process How to apply 1️⃣ Push back cuticles & buff nail bed 2️⃣ Wipe nails with alcohol 3️⃣ Apply a dot of adhesive to press-on and natural nail 4️⃣ Align & press for 30 sec 5️⃣ Avoid water for 2 hrs (overnight is best) Removal ☁️ Gently wiggle a floss pick under the nail after a shower, then wash, dry & reuse ♻️ Convenient, protective, perfect for at-home self care 🧸✨