FAQ

Yes, all our products are 100% vegan and always cruelty free!

All our press-on nails are made of 100% recycled ABS plastic with a gel polish coating.

Each product lists some characteristics of its design. Here are our most common categories.

• Solid and Shimmer Colors: Made of 2 layers. A pigmented base and a gel top coat. These are the thinnest and our most flexible designs.
• Layered Designs: Made of 3 layers. a pigmented base, a design layer, and a gel top coat. More layers make the nail slightly less flexible.
• Layered Cat Eye Effect: Made of 3 layers. A pigmented base, a cat eye effect layer, and a gel top coat. The cat eye layer is a bit thicker, making the nail slightly firmer than classic layered designs.
• Layered Glitter Effect: Made of 3 layers. A pigmented base, a layer of loose glitter and a gel top coat. Glitter adds thickness and firmness; the more glitter, the thicker and firm the nail. The surface may also appear more textured.
• Semitransparent: These colors are not fully opaque. Shades like Marshmallow, Glazed Donut, and Naked & Bold are made semitransparent for a natural look, letting the nail bed show through. Light or pastel colors are also marked as semitransparent because their lighter pigment lets the natural nail shine through more easily.
• Full Opacity: These nails have rich pigment that easily covers the natural nail, like bolder or darker colors. Even fully opaque nails can appear slightly transparent in thinner areas, like near the cuticle compared to the thicker tip of the nail.

Yes, all of our press on nails are reusable! By reusable, we mean that they can be taken off and put on at the desired time in comparison to nails in gel or acrylic that only stay on for a period of time. We all have different everyday lives and use different products, so it’s very different how much wear and tear you will experience. Some want to wear them for up to 2 weeks continuously, while others want to use their press-ons on weekends or special occasions and can use the same set over and over again.

With proper application and fit, your press on nails can last for up to 1-2 weeks. If you feel that a glue tab is starting to loosen its grip, just remove it and replace it with a new one. After 2 weeks, we recommend attaching new glue tabs even if they remain on your own nails. The nails themselves are made to be used several times and how long they last depends on your lifestyle and how well you take care of the press on nails.

The easiest way is to use the included orange stick and gently push it in between the press-on nail and your natural nail on the sides. You can then lift the press-on nail so it comes off the gluetab/sticker and remove it from your natural nail with your other hand. Watch a video at our Nail University page.

In every nail kit you will get all you need for a perfect at home manicure: 24-30 press on nails for a perfect fit, 60 glue tabs so you have enough for reuse, a double sided nail file, a cuticle stick and 2 alcohol pads.

When you measure your nails, remember to turn your finger from side to side to see if the press-on nail covers your entire nail. Try without gluetabs to find the right fit, but keep in mind that between the press on the nail and your natural nail, the gluetab should have enough room to fit. It should never hurt to wear press on nails, then you have most likely taken a size that is too small.

The available shapes are Square, Oval, Almond and Ballerina. The sizes we currently offer are Extra Short (for Square models) and Short (for Oval, Almond and Ballerina models). Keep in mind that the final result depend not only on the shape and size of the press-on, but also the size of your natural nails and fingers.

Absolutely, you can file the nails with the included nail file and use stickers or nail polish if you want to customize them. Keep in mind that nail polish remover contains substances that are made to dissolve plastic and can also dissolve the design of the press-on nail. Therefore, we cannot guarantee that they will return to their original condition.

To get the best result you need to cleanse and disinfect your natural nail. To do this, you need to use alcohol. The higher the alcohol percentage, the better and it's important to not use anything with added moisturiser. The goal is to temporarily dry out your natural nail and sterilise the surface so that the Gluetab gets the ultimate adhesion to a clean and dry surface. You can buy our Alcohol Wipes separately and they are found in the Oils & Tools section.

We have a separate email address for our marketing department: collabs@switch-nails.com. Don't forget to link to your various social media channels so we can easily find you on the different platforms.

All the ingredients in our oils are natural and sourced to promote nail health and hydration. The base oil consists of Safflower oil, Grapeseed oil, Jojoba oil, Wheatgerm oil and the essential oil Lemon Myrtle.

Our nails are made in China. Our top coats and oils are made in South Korea.