Find your shape
Shape isn't just about style. It changes how your nails wear, how they feel and how natural they look on your hands.
New to press-ons? Start with Extra Short. It's the easiest to wear.
Not sure where to start?
Start with your nail beds
Tap your nail bed type to see the shape that suits you best.
What are your nail beds like?
Wide nail beds · Try
Oval or Extra Short
Their wider shape creates a balanced, natural look while giving comfortable coverage.
Flat nail beds · Try
Extra Short or Oval, plus a jelly tab
A jelly tab helps fill small gaps between your natural nail and the press-on, for a more comfortable, secure fit.
For extra hold, add a thin layer of nail glue over the tab. Your press-ons should always sit comfortably, never tight or forced.
Narrow nail beds · Try
Almond or Square
Almond’s tapered silhouette creates a balanced, elegant look that flatters narrower nails. Square’s clean, structured shape is a great choice too.
Between sizes? Go for the smaller one, as long as it fully covers your natural nail. You can also gently file the sides for a more customised fit.
Petite nail beds · Try
Extra Short
Tiny nails? The shorter length suits smaller nail beds, for a natural, comfortable look that doesn’t overwhelm your nails.
Long nail beds · Try
Short Almond or Short Oval
Lucky you, you’ve got plenty of options. These enhance your natural length while keeping the look elegant.
Extra Short may be too short for you, so make sure your press-ons fully cover your natural nails before applying.
Soft square · Almond
Extra Short
A soft, rounded square with minimal length. Also available with an almond tip.
- Best for
- Short to medium nail beds and flatter nail curves.
- Why choose it
- The easiest shape to wear day to day. The shorter length gives less leverage, and the softened edges are less likely to catch on hair, fabric, gloves or keyboards. It tends to feel closest to your natural nail, especially with shorter nail beds or flatter curves.
Good for: anyone hands-on all day, wanting a very natural look, or trying press-ons for the first time.
Short
Square
A clean square shape with a straighter edge and structured sides.
- Best for
- Medium to long nail beds. A classic, polished look.
- Why choose it
- Square keeps its width along the sides and across the tip, so it feels stable and put-together. Great for a neat, defined manicure that still looks simple.
Wear tip: the straight edge gives Square its strength, but sharper corners can catch more easily. Make sure the nail fits neatly side to side without touching the skin, and avoid a size that feels too wide at the sidewalls.
Short
Oval
A gently rounded tip with a soft, balanced silhouette.
- Best for
- Medium to long nail beds and flatter nail curves.
- Why choose it
- The everyday middle ground: softer than Square, more elegant than Extra Short. The rounded tip reduces snagging, so it stays comfortable for daily wear while looking refined. Feminine and polished, without going too sharp, long or dramatic.
Short · Extra short
Almond
A tapered shape with a softly pointed tip, in short and extra short lengths.
- Best for
- Medium to long nail beds, with enough surface area for secure application.
- Why choose it
- The most elongating look: the tapered sides and pointed tip make fingers appear longer, for a sculpted, feminine finish.
Wear tip: Almond is more delicate than the other shapes, as pressure concentrates toward the tip. Wear time may be shorter if you’re hard on your hands.
Adhesive: use nail glue, not tabs alone. Flatter nail beds or thin natural nails? Combine a tab with a small amount of glue for extra support.
Hold
Which adhesive should you use?
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Nail glue
The strongest, longest-lasting hold. Best for Almond, and for anyone who wants their nails to last.
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Jelly tabs
Good for shorter wear, easy removal or a one-off occasion.
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Both together
For flatter nail beds or thin natural nails. The tab fills small gaps between your nail and the press-on, and the glue reinforces the hold.
Questions?
Everything's easy once you know how. We're always happy to help.