Cuticle Stick.
A double-ended stainless steel cuticle stick — a flat pusher on one end, a curved cleanup tip on the other. The prep step that makes a set sit flush.
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Stainless steel, one solid piece
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Knurled center grip for control
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Flat pusher end, curved cleanup tip
One honest note: push back before the alcohol pad, not after — the pad's last job is clearing everything off the plate right before the tabs go on. Also in The Nail Kit.
What's in the box
32 soft-gel nails in 16 sizes, and 3 tab sheets. No glue required, the tabs are in the box.
How to apply
Wash up, push cuticles back, dry completely. Press a tab onto your bare nail, smooth every bubble out, peel the top film, then line the nail up at the cuticle, tilt down, and press hard for a slow 30 count. Give it an hour before water. Long-hold day? Brush glue over the tab before the set goes on. The full walkthrough is on the technique page.
Will they fit my nails?
16 sizes with spares for both hands, and flexible soft gel that presses to your curve instead of fighting it. A curve mismatch is the number one reason press-ons pop off. Match each nail once and you'll know your numbers forever.
Tabs, glue, and real wear times
Tabs alone: up to 5 days, with the right prep. That's the design, and it's why the set survives to be worn again. Tabs + glue, the combo the press-on groupies run: up to 2 weeks. Straight glue: 2+ weeks. Whichever you pick, a lifted nail is a 30-second fix with a fresh tab.
Shipping & returns
30-day full refund. If it's not your thing, peel them off and send them back. Free shipping over $60.
Why your nails want this
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The tab needs nail, not skin.
Cuticle creeping onto the plate is where early lift starts. Push it back and the whole tab lands on nail.
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Steel, because it keeps its edge.
A wooden stick frays and goes soft by the third use. Steel stays precise, and an alcohol pad brings it back to clean.
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Two ends, one tool.
The flat end pushes back. The curved tip picks up what the flat end leaves in the corners.
- Soften first — after a shower is easiest.
- Push back gently with the flat end. Small strokes, no force.
- Lift stray bits at the corners with the curved tip.
- Wipe the tool with an alcohol pad after. It's steel, it can take it.
Nails to use it on.
Press. Wear. Peel. Repeat.
Stick a tab, press for 30 seconds. Minutes, not an appointment. No dry time.
True-short leaves less edge to catch. Tabs alone carry up to 5 days with the right prep. The glue move is there when you want longer.
Lift from the side and the whole set comes off clean. No soaking, no drilling.
Long-hold day? Brush glue over the tab before the set goes on. Full walkthrough on the technique page.