Clean, dry nails are the single biggest factor in how long your press-on nails last.

• Push back your cuticles gently using a cuticle pusher or the flat end of a nail file.
• Lightly buff the surface of each natural nail — this removes shine and helps adhesion.
• Wipe each nail thoroughly with the included prep pad to remove any oil, lotion, or residue.
• Let your nails dry completely — 60 seconds is enough.

Each ZUVE set includes 15 sizes — two nails of each size — so every finger gets a perfect fit.

• Hold each nail over your natural nail WITHOUT sticking it.
• The nail should cover your nail plate from side wall to side wall without touching the skin on either side.
• If you're between two sizes, always choose the larger one. You can gently file the edges for a precise fit.

• Peel the adhesive tab backing off one nail.
• Start at your dominant hand's pinky finger and work inward — this prevents smudging nails you've already applied.
• Align the nail at the cuticle line first, then lay it down toward the tip. Do NOT apply from the tip downward.
• Press down firmly for 10 seconds — apply pressure across the whole nail, especially the edges.
• Repeat for all fingers.

You're done. Total time: under 10 minutes.

• Avoid water for the first hour — this lets the adhesive set fully.
• Gently press down the edges of each nail one final time after 30 minutes.
• If any nail feels loose at an edge, press down firmly on the lifted edge for another 10 seconds.