I’ve been using BTArtbox press-on nails for almost a year, and they’re the only nails that last me 3 weeks. Even with my busy schedule at a surgery center, constant hand washing, and life with a toddler! Their nail kit includes everything you need for a salon-quality manicure at home, like 5 nail sets, a UV light, nail glue, builder gel, top coat, and a nail file. I also use a few extras from my Amazon storefront, like an electric nail drill, cuticle cutters, apres nail primer, alcohol wipes and a larger UV lamp for seamless application. Once you invest in the kit, you’ll only need to repurchase nail sets instead of the whole kit. The nail glue, builder gel, and top coat will last you a while.

Here’s my step-by-step process for long-lasting, chip-free nails:

1. Prep clean nails with an electric drill and cuticle clipper.
2. File the shine off your natural nails.
3. Wipe your nails with an alcohol pad.
4. Match each nail to the correct press-on size.
5. File the inside of each press-on nail with the electric drill.
6. Apply nail primer to your natural nails.
7. Apply a thin layer of nail glue to your nail and the press-on.
8. Press on the nail at a 45-degree angle and flash cure each finger for 30 seconds.
9. Use a larger UV lamp to cure your whole hand for 60 seconds.
10. Wipe nails with an alcohol pad before applying builder gel.
11. Apply a thin layer of builder gel to each nail, focusing on the sides to prevent chipping.
12. Cure your whole hand for 60 seconds.
13. Apply a thin layer of top coat the same way as the builder gel.
14. Cure your whole hand for another 60 seconds.
15. Wipe nails with an alcohol pad.
16. Finish with cuticle oil, and you’re ready to go!

BTArtbox nails are a game-changer for anyone who wants durable, gorgeous nails without the salon trip. You can find the nail kit on their site (use code whoya10 for a discount!) and my go-to tools in my Amazon storefront!