How to Choose the Right Press-On Nail Size (EU Guide)

Measuring natural nail width with tape for accurate press-on nail sizing.

Choosing the correct press-on nail size is the most important step for a perfect fit, long retention, and a comfortable wear experience. Unlike mass-produced tips, luxury handcrafted sets require precise sizing to look seamless and feel natural. This guide walks you through the exact steps to measure your nails correctly — designed for EU customers who want salon-quality results at home.

 

Why Sizing Matters

A perfect press-on set should look like it was made for your hands. When your size matches:

  • the nails stay on longer

  • the shape looks natural

  • they feel comfortable

  • the finish looks professionally applied

If the size is wrong, nails can lift, feel tight, or look misaligned — which instantly ruins the luxury look.

 

 

Step 1: Measure Each Nail Individually

Every finger is different, and both hands are rarely identical. You need:

  • a soft measuring tape or

  • a strip of tape and a ruler in mm

 


How to measure:

  1. Place the tape across the widest part of your natural nail (sidewall to sidewall).

  2. Record the measurement in millimetres (mm).

  3. Repeat for all 10 fingers.

  4. Double-check the thumb — it is usually the largest and most important one

Write your measurements down clearly.

Step 2: Compare Your Measurements to the Size Chart

Press to Impress offers a detailed sizing chart that converts mm measurements into:

 

  • XS

  • S

  • M

  • L

  • XL

  • Custom

If your nails don’t perfectly match a preset size, choose Custom Sizing. This ensures each tip is shaped to your personal measurements for a flawless, secure fit.

 

 

Step 3: Order a Sizing Kit (Recommended for First-Time Buyers)

 

If you want the most accurate result, the Sizing Kit is the safest choice.


A sizing kit allows you to:

 

  • try the physical tips on your fingers

  • see which sizes fit each nail

  • avoid mistakes

  • ensure your final set is crafted precisely to your hands

 


This is the method used by repeat luxury press-on clients for a guaranteed perfect fit.

 

 

Step 4: Check Your Shape Preference

 

Shape can influence the fit as well:

 

  • Almond

  • Coffin

  • Square

  • Stiletto

  • Round

  •  Extra-Short / Short / Medium / Long

Choosing the right shape depends on your lifestyle, finger length, and preferred aesthetic.

 

 

 

Step 5: Keep Your Measurements Saved

 

Once you find your perfect sizing, save it!

You can reuse the same measurements for all future Press to Impress sets.

 

 

 

Final Tip: Fit Should Feel Natural

 


Your press-ons should feel:

 

  • comfortable

  • secure

  • natural

  • painless

 


If something feels tight or too wide, always reach out for adjustments — luxury press-ons should never feel “one size fits most.”

 

 

 

Conclusion

 


Choosing the right press-on nail size is simple when you measure correctly. With custom sizing, precise options, and the Press to Impress Sizing Kit, you’ll always achieve a flawless, salon-level fit.


Perfect sizing = perfect wear.