How To Make Your Press On Nails Last With Jelly Tabs
Your nails keep falling off. Here’s why - and the fix.
99% of the time, it’s not the nails. It’s not even the tabs. It’s what you do (or don’t do) before you put them on. Two minutes of prep is the difference between nails that last two days and nails that last two weeks. Here’s exactly what to do.
The Prep, Simplified
01 Alcohol wipe - properly.
One wipe per hand, not one for all ten fingers. Wipe your natural nails and the inside of the press-ons too. If your nails run oily, be generous.
02 Wait for them to fully dry.
The step no one talks about. Alcohol needs time to evaporate - along with any invisible moisture on the nail bed. Press on seconds after wiping and that moisture is quietly killing your hold.
03 Press and hold for 30 seconds.
Really hold. This is the bonding moment - don’t rush it.
04 Skip water for the first few hours.
Better yet - apply before bed and let them set overnight. Game changer.
05 In winter, warm up your tabs first.
Cold makes jelly tabs firmer and less sticky. Rest the sheet under a warm mug while you prep, or give a quick low-heat blast using a hairdryer once applied.
Now - Choose Your Hold
Prep gets you most of the way there. The right tab takes you the rest. We’ve just dropped two new ones, so here’s the full lineup.
THE OG — Fette Classic Jelly Tabs (now reduced in price ✨💅🏼)
0.3mm thin, barely there, minimal impact on your natural nails. If you’re a frequent switcher or your nail curve fits the press-on well, the Classic is your match. Already using it and loving your wear time? Stick with it - and enjoy the fact that we’ve just reduced the price.
NEW DROP — Super Sticky Brown Paper Tabs(enjoy up to 7 days wear)
Slightly thicker at 0.33mm and way more spreadable - think of it as a little cushion between the press-on and your nail. Ideal if you want longevity without losing the freedom to switch things up. Lasts up to seven days. Perfect for the in-between girls.
NEW DROP — Ultra Sticky Clear Tabs (hold beyond a week)
For your holiday, your big event, your “these absolutely cannot come off” moment. At 0.37mm, it fills gaps beautifully - especially if you have flat or downward-curving nails. Lasts well beyond a week. One note: because these are so sticky, always soak in warm soapy water to remove. Never force them off.
All three tabs are live now. Whatever your lifestyle, there’s a hold for it. 💞💅🏼