Last updated: 20 May 2026 · 6 min read · Tutorial What you'll need One set of press-on nails (with glue tabs and/or liquid glue) Cuticle pusher (wooden stick or metal) Nail file (180-grit) Buffer block (240-grit) Rubbing alcohol or alcohol nail-prep wipes Small bowl of warm soapy water (only if removing existing polish first) 5-10 minutes All of the above except the press-ons typically cost under £5 total at any UK chemist (Boots, Superdrug, even Tesco beauty aisle). Bling Art retail sets come with glue tabs included; we recommend adding our liquid glue if you want longer wear. Step...

By Tariq Aziz, founder of Bling Art — designed in Yorkshire since 2014Most people get 3-4 days from press-on nails. With the right prep and application technique, you can get a full 7 days of wear without lifting, snagging, or chipping. This is the complete guide we use ourselves at Bling Art.What you need A pack of Bling Art press-on nails (24 nails per set, comes with glue and prep kit) Nail file (included in every set) Cuticle pusher (optional but recommended) Rubbing alcohol or nail prep wipes 10 minutes of uninterrupted time Step 1 — Prep your natural nailsThe...