Short, medium or long? How to choose your press-on nail length
Press-On Guide

Short, medium or long? How to choose your press-on nail length

Length is the other big decision with press-ons. It changes what you can do in them and how much room your design gets. Here's how to choose.

Ultra short

Right at the fingertip. Easy to type in and easy to forget you're wearing. It's a good first set, and the right pick when you do a lot with your hands. Colour, shine and detail all still fit. Shop ultra short press-on nails.

Short

The everyday length. A little more room for the design, still easy to live in. Polka dots, chrome and cat-eye all look great here. Shop short press-on nails.

Medium

The sweet spot. Long enough to show off a design, short enough to get on with your day. If you can't choose between short and long, choose medium. Shop medium press-on nails.

Long

For when your nails are the whole outfit. More length means more space for 3D flowers, crystals and big colour. Long nails feel different at first, so give yourself a little time to get used to them. Shop long press-on nails.

Match length to shape

Length and shape work together. The same shape looks very different short and long. A short almond is soft and subtle. A long almond is full drama. A short square is clean and graphic. A long ballerina is a statement.

Not sure on shape yet? Read our guide to press-on nail shapes.

Not sure? Go shorter first

You can usually file press-ons shorter if they're more than you want, but you can't add length back. If you're between two lengths, start with the shorter one.

Check our size guide before you order.

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