Press-on nails can be very easy to lose if they are not stored properly. Full sets, spare nails, glue, tabs and small files can get mixed together or go walkabout!

A small storage box or compartment organiser can help keep your press-ons and related tools protected and easier to reuse.

What Do You Need to Store?

Press-on nail supplies can include:

  • Full press-on nail sets
  • Spare nails
  • Nail glue
  • Adhesive tabs
  • Mini nail file
  • Orange stick
  • Alcohol wipes
  • Small scissors
  • Nail buffer

Best Press-On Nail Storage Options

Useful options could include:

  • A small compartment box
  • Clear storage case
  • Labelled pouches
  • Zip bags
  • A travel nail case

Best for Full Sets

For full sets:

  • Keep each set together
  • Label by colour, shape, or occasion
  • Keep the original packaging as it may have useful information
  • Store glue and tabs nearby but safely (out of the way of children and animals)

Best for Spare Nails

For spare nails you can:

  • Use a small compartment box
  • Sort by size if possible
  • Throw away any damaged nails
  • Keep similar shapes together

Best for Glue and Tabs

If you can, store any glue and tabs away from the loose nails to avoid them getting stuck accidentally.

Your options include:

  • A sealed bag
  • A small pouch
  • A travel kit

What to Avoid

Try to avoid:

  • Mixing sets together
  • Keeping damaged nails
  • Storing glue loose in a drawer
  • Keeping press-ons somewhere damp or messy

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