Our most frequently asked questions

What makes candy claws better than other press-ons?

We have developed custom-made moulds that create stronger press-ons than the moulds used by other brands. While most press-ons are made with ABS plastic, our nails are made with 100% soft acrylic to achieve a salon-done look.

Each pack comes with everything you need to apply your nails, including 30 nails with 15 size options so that you can get the perfect fit.*

We constantly get feedback that our nail glue is the best that our customers have tried without damaging their nails.

*All nails marked square & long almond have 24 nails with 12 sizes options.

What is included in each set and what extras do I need?

24-30 nails, nail glue tube, 1x set of adhesive tabs, nail file, cuticle stick, alcohol wipe.

Whilst a glue dropper is included in every pack (enough glue for 2-3 wears), we offer brush-on glue as an add-on as some customers find the brush a faster & easier way to apply the nails.

The adhesive tabs 10pk can be purchased if you wish to reuse your nails multiple times for special events/weekends (10pk = 10 wears).

I have very wide nail beds. Will candy claws fit my nails?

We take pride in having a larger range of nail sizes than most of our competitors, with 12-15 size options in each set. All of our shapes are made to fit most people (sizing based on average nail widths), but if you do have larger/wider nail beds, we recommend opting for our short ovals & short almonds. See size guide.

If you do have any issue finding a nail that fits perfectly, simply select a bigger size and file it down for a few seconds to get the right fit.

How do I remove my candy claws?

If you have used the glue, we recommend our Magic Remover Serum for a fast, non-soak removal. Tutorial here

Or, our soaking method:

Wait for your press-ons to begin lifting on their own before attempting to remove them (this typically happens around the 2 week mark).

Soak your hands in hot water mixed with soap and any type of oil. Apply the soap and oil directly to your nails and massage it into the cracks to speed up the process. underneath the edges of the nails to assist them in popping off. 

Once your nails begin to loosen, use the cuticle stick to make gentle rocking motions underneath the edges of the nails to assist them in popping off.  Tutorial here

If you are in a pinch & do need to remove your nails immediately & you do not have access to our Magic Remover Serum, you can soak your hands in a bowl of 100% acetone. Fair warning, your press-ons will not be reusable after using acetone.

What about showering/doing the dishes/taking baths & swimming?

Your candy claws need to be lifting on their own/manually lifted around the edges before they can be removed via soaking, so yes - you can still shower (and swim)! We recommend avoiding water for 1 hour application so that the glue can set.

What happens after 2 weeks?

As your nails grow, the candy claws will begin to lift. As this stage, you can remove them and reapply.

See the full list of frequently asked questions here