Press-On Nails | How to Sell Press on Nails | How to Measure

If you want to start selling press on nails, this is the video for you! There are a few things you need to wrap your head around before you start selling press on nails. This video should give you all of the information that you need. If you have any questions, just comment below and I will help you!
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Step 1
Measure your nails
You need to measure the inner surface of the nail that comes into contact with the natural nail. Use a flexible tape measure to do this. It is tricky at first but once you get the hang of it, you will speed through this step. I recommend starting your custom press on business with one or two shapes of nail blanks. The most popular are coffin, and almond.
Record your measurements in millimeters and keep them safe so you don’t have to do that again. Different brands will have different measurements, so if you switch brands, you will need to re measure. Also some shapes offer larger sizes than others. My largest shape is Oval, so if a customer has really large natural nails, that may be the only size that they are able to order. I cant change this and so that’s the way it is.
Step 2
Create pre sized templates
Most people fall into one of 4 categories when it comes to the size of their nails. This means that after they measure their nails, they will be able to find an exact/close match to one of the pre sized sets you have created. This way, you can have sets of blank nails already prepped and ready to be painted when people order. If they cannot find an exact match they will have two options. Send their exact measurements to you and you can create their set by using your tip measurements in step one. Or, they can order a set of 20/22 nails. If they order the set of 20/22, you will not be able to guarantee which nail will have designs on them as some will fit and some wont. There is no way around this other than giving you exact measurements.
Step 3
Create visual guides and instructions
Measurement guides
Customers will have no idea how to measure their nails to place an order. Having a clear visual guide is essential. This can be created on your phone or your computer with basic skills. A video demonstration would also be helpful. I recommend people use a flexible measuring tape and go across the widest part of the nail (usually near the free edge) Some sellers recommend using clear tape across the nail, and then removing the tape, laying it flat and measuring with a ruler. Both work well and what the customer will choose to do just depends on what tools they have to hand.
Instructions
You will need to provide the customer with instructions on how to apply and remove the nails. You can include a paper copy with their nails, or you can have it online on your website/Facebook page (if you don’t have a printer) or you could do a little demonstration in a video and include a link with the order. Its completely up to you.
Create Terms and Conditions
When you sell anything, be it a service or a physical item you need to have terms and conditions in place. This is something that you need to create from your own brain. If you use someone elses, you may get into trouble as that is their intellectual property. You can however, look at several different sellers terms and conditions to see what kind of things they have included. A simple search on different sellers pages will show you what they have included. As you move forward with your business you will come across different problems and without a doubt need to update your terms and conditions.
Step 4
Sizing Kits and Application kits.
Rather than have a customer measure their nails, you can opt to send out a sizing kit. This will include one nail of each size. The customer will find the best fit for each nail and report back to you with what tip sizes each finger requires.
You don’t need to provide an application kit with the nails, but you may want to. All the customer will need is some glue, or some adhesive tabs to stick the nails on with. An isopropyl wipe, a file, a buffer, and an orange wood stick.
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[@TemiloluwaAdeyinka-nn5qv]

I'm watching this 3 years later, and I'm eternally grateful for this in-depth tutorial. ❤

[@NailswithCourtneyCrosbie]

Hi! I'm so glad you found it helpful ☺️ thanks for dropping in the comments xx

[@rosegoldcreates]

This was such a well thought out video! Thank you for your tips! Much appreciated

[@morbidcandii]

Just what I was looking for! Thank you!!

[@parentingwithmentalillness-lin]

Thank you for sharing your experience. I’m in the beginning stages as this helps a lot. Much blessings.

[@lifewithhina7743]

New subscriber, what a detailed video soo much thought has gone into this needed something like this 👍👍

[@thenailtray705]

Exactly the information I needed! Thank you!

[@NailswithCourtneyCrosbie]

Great! I'm glad to help 😊

[@te_kee911]

I love this video so much. You’re such a good teacher

[@NailswithCourtneyCrosbie]

Thank you 😌

[@traceybickle2258]

So much much information Thankyou so much for sharing xx

[@NailswithCourtneyCrosbie]

That's ok thanks for watching!

[@Wildflowerincali]

Thanks a million! Most of my right fingernails are a whole size bigger than my left. Something to consider. I so appreciate these videos! I am out of work here in California due to covid19 so I am going to try this!

[@NailswithCourtneyCrosbie]

Wow that's interesting! I do get my customers to measure both hands, I guess that's something I should have brought up 🙈 thank you 😊

[@eboneenails]

I so glad I came across your video

[@annewest4979]

Very useful to.. Thanks xx

[@momtomtse]

Brilliant, thanks again!!!

[@NailswithCourtneyCrosbie]

My pleasure!

[@lifewith_shona]

you are an angel!! Thank you so much!! well explain and so easy to understand!

[@NailswithCourtneyCrosbie]

Hoooooray! Thank you. I'm so pleased you liked it. X

[@lifewith_shona]

@@NailswithCourtneyCrosbie yess! I'm from Bali Indonesia! I'm so happy to find your video today. give an inspiration and motivation :') business has been closed these couple weeks due to corona, still looking for the best way to earn some money again. Hope this will do!

[@NailswithCourtneyCrosbie]

Corona is awful isn't it. I know hundreds of people making money now by selling custom press on nails so I'm sure you will be able to join in as well! Best of luck to you ❤️ stay safe.

[@wilma8296]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@tvcio6331]

Excellent video x

[@NailswithCourtneyCrosbie]

Thanks Tina ❤️

[@yashikamvalab]

Love this! thank you :)

[@delgadoruth02]

OMG!!! Thank you so much!!!!

[@NailswithCourtneyCrosbie]

That's ok! Glad to help 😊

[@avikillozmusic]

Thank u 😍 beautiful....I really needed help in this area

[@NailswithCourtneyCrosbie]

It's my pleasure 😌

[@tessagaerlan5201]

Your tips are super helpful

[@NailswithCourtneyCrosbie]

I'm glad you find them helpful :) thanks for dropping a comment! Xo

[@NancyCervantes.]

Thank you this was so helpful 🙏🏻

[@NailswithCourtneyCrosbie]

Thanks so much 😊

[@andreacavalcanti2280]

This was actually helpful. A lot of other videos just like to show how they package them. Or they talk too much

[@nanfredman1991]

So helpful! THANK YOU! Also, I have learned that my hands must be XL...eek. I mean, I wear a man's medium glove easily. :D ETA - Nail Database!

[@micheleswift8226]

Great video, can I please ask what tips you have in this box that you’re measuring. X ❤️

[@NailswithCourtneyCrosbie]

Thank you. Unfortunately I bought them many years ago so I have no idea where they are from. Sorry.

[@lizziebravin]

Hey, great video thank you. In the UK do you know if any additional insurance is needed on top of normal home nail tech insurance?

[@NailswithCourtneyCrosbie]

Thanks ☺️. I'm not able to advise on the legalities of requiring insurance, it's a pretty grey area and I don't fully understand it myself 🤣

[@barbiedavis4752]

What is the fluffy packing stuff you put over the nails when packaging them? Thanks for your help, you are amazing!

[@NailswithCourtneyCrosbie]

Hiya, that's just the insert that came with the boxes ☺️ glad to help! Xo

[@donnatellax9513]

Where do you get your tips from Courtney? Love them square ones

[@NailswithCourtneyCrosbie]

I've bought so many from different places over the years I couldn't say for sure ! Usually Ali express or eBay 😊 sorry, not very helpful I know 🙈

[@CapricornDayz]

Thanks for the tips. Do you file off the numbers before sending the custom set? I want to send out an encapsulated set, but the file marks are unsightly.

[@NailswithCourtneyCrosbie]

Usually not. But sometimes I need to make them shorter anyways so they get removed.

[@leila08]

Thank u so much! U so kind! And I have a question... what u mean with square and coffin? The type of the nail like stiletto? Or what exactly hahahaha I'm confused. And another one, if the same costumer make another buy, I send again all the papers? (Maybe I say something wrong I'm not a native😅)

[@NailswithCourtneyCrosbie]

Hiya, yep. Square and coffin are just other shapes of tips you can get. Once your customer buys one set of nails, you don't need to send the sizing information again. Use your judgement to decide which information they will need on a second purchase. Xo

[@eniereitz2747]

Great video! So helpful😊 I was wonderung what brand you use as fullcover tips🤔🙈 are those plastic tips or gelly tips?🥰

[@NailswithCourtneyCrosbie]

Thank you ! I use whatever I can get for cheap. If I had to pick a brand it would be makarrt I guess. They're just plastic. Xo

[@eniereitz2747]

@@NailswithCourtneyCrosbie okay thank you ^^

[@Jessica-gp7ng]

Thank you for the informative video! If you were to add acrylic or builder gel to the tip, would that affect sizing because the tip would be more rigid? (Less flexible)

[@NailswithCourtneyCrosbie]

Hiya. Yes. Adding gel or acrylic can cause problems. Not only changing the size but the ability for the tip to fit the shape of the natural nail in some cases. I avoid it.

[@Jessica-gp7ng]

@@NailswithCourtneyCrosbie thank you for your reply! Seems I need to switch my tips, as I used a thumb one for a day and it split down in the middle. Thank you 🙏

[@An.ni.ni.e.Ba.na.ni.e]

So helpful ! Where do you buy your tips?

[@NailswithCourtneyCrosbie]

Oh good! I'm glad it helped. I usually buy them from eBay or Ali express. I'm not very fussy so I just get whatever 🤷

[@Frantheway]

Is spacing between the nail bed and the press on normal? The edges lay flat for me but I have a flatter nail bed so their is spacing in the middle

[@NailswithCourtneyCrosbie]

No, you need to choose a bigger size and file around the edges to make it smaller. The bigger sizes are flatter. Xo

[@urmom4804]

i’m trying to decide whether i should include 20 nails, 22 or 24.. what if the customer has multiple nails the same size? i think i will for sure include an extra size 4 but should i include an extra size 5 as well? what is the most common nail size? ahhhh so much to think about

[@andreacavalcanti2280]

Omg I feel the same. Like I wanna make accent nails but I just don’t know which ones I should make them on. I usually just make 20 nails. 20 takes a long time haha

[@NailswithCourtneyCrosbie]

its hard to decide. I know this comment is old but if you still need help with anything please visit my website www.bigceelittlecee.com

[@niathaova4445]

Hi.. just a quick question. So if their nail measure is 1.3. Should I go up one number bigger or stay at 1?

[@NailswithCourtneyCrosbie]

Hiya, if you go up, they can always file it slightly to make it fit. If you stay at 1, they can't make it any bigger. I do find the size of the nail shrinks a tiny bit with the application of gel polish so I always air on the bigger size.

[@mayajethwa83]

Hi how do you decide which colour nails to buy? Also what is the best brands in the uk if you want to sell them?

[@NailswithCourtneyCrosbie]

I prefer the natural colored ones because they're easier to cover evenly. There are so many brands now since you posted this comment. But I still love makaartt, even if I never remember how to spell it. Sorry for the delay in responding!

[@brianadelao5230]

Hi, I was just curious where you got your tape measure from, mine had the little gold piece at the end making it a little harder for me to measure my tips

[@NailswithCourtneyCrosbie]

I also had a little gold but at the end. I removed it cause it was getting in my way 😆

[@karameader156]

I would also suggest you could start at 2 cm and do the math that's what I do when my ruler or tape measure doesn't work from the end

[@Latinaperspective]

Question you said we could make 20 and let them pick whatever fits them. What sizes should we make a 10 large and 10 medium ? 1

[@NailswithCourtneyCrosbie]

Hiya, no. I mean, provide 2 each of every size. So 20 nails in total. They can pick from those 20 nails which ones fit best. Xo

[@neecieboo]

Hi, quick question about shipping. How did you weigh your nails once they are in their package?

[@NailswithCourtneyCrosbie]

you can weigh them on a kitchen scale. :)

[@chichicreates2312]

Thank you for this video❤️. Why do u need the measurements of the length of the nail aswell as the width?

[@NailswithCourtneyCrosbie]

Some people have longer nail beds than others. So if they wanted a certain length ( say... 5mm longer than their own nails) you could do that

[@chichicreates2312]

@@NailswithCourtneyCrosbie oh thank you so much. Also where did you get your jewellery box from (the containers for you nail packaging) . Because I tried to find some on amazon but it just shows me actually fancy jewellery boxes❤️

[@NailswithCourtneyCrosbie]

@@chichicreates2312 my pleasure. Here's the link to the boxes 😁 www.bagnboxman.co.uk/product/black-jewellery-box-211-x-65-x-16mm/

[@chichicreates2312]

@@NailswithCourtneyCrosbie thank you so muchhh!

[@brendagomez3261]

Do you have to count the big line that you line it up with or just the lines in between?

[@NailswithCourtneyCrosbie]

You count from the first line. The first line is 0, the second line is 1, the third line is 2 and so on.

[@brendagomez3261]

Nails with Courtney Crosbie thank you😊!

[@tiffanyms2881]

I noticed you didn’t include the half sizes in your sizing charts.... did u just size up or down? I’m confused by that because some of mine are half sizes as well

[@NailswithCourtneyCrosbie]

I did include half sizes. Both tips size 3 and 5 are halfs.

[@astr0gurltay]

this is so confusing to learn but im determined to

[@NailswithCourtneyCrosbie]

It is a lot to take in. Don't over think it though.

[@EbonyLatoya]

What if the clients nail was smaller than the smallest nail size you carry? Would you just send them the nail file so they can file the cuticle area of the smallest size?

[@NailswithCourtneyCrosbie]

I would just file it to the size they need. My smallest is 8 mm. Only once have I had to file it smaller.

[@jdm1honda164]

where did you get the box of nails?

[@NailswithCourtneyCrosbie]

I got the boxes from the bag and box man online. They're just necklace boxes. The nails I got off ebay, and I painted them. The glue strip to hold the nails in the box is 3M mounting tape.

[@aviancag8716]

What if your making them pre made for clients

[@NailswithCourtneyCrosbie]

Do you mean what if you're making pre made sizes for people to pick from? Like small, medium and large?

[@SerenityJaeHandmade]

where can i get the paperworke from? or do i need to come up wiyh my own.? i just joined your fb page.

[@NailswithCourtneyCrosbie]

Hiya, you need to create your own 😊

[@SerenityJaeHandmade]

@@NailswithCourtneyCrosbie That's what i thought. But thank you for sharing a teaching this has help me.

[@adeyemotuntun2984]

Hi Do you need to go through any government processes

[@NailswithCourtneyCrosbie]

Sorry, I really can't advise on that. I'm registered as self employed and a licenced nail technician.

[@1AnimegirlLover]

What kind of nails are you using?

[@NailswithCourtneyCrosbie]

They're just no name brand full cover press on nail tips. Xo

[@annettaduhaney5472]

Hi am new here

[@NailswithCourtneyCrosbie]

welcome :)

[@bharatipatel2506]

From where i buy this tips??

[@NailswithCourtneyCrosbie]

Ebay or Ali express xo

[@jillrandall8806]

hi I went to your fb and searched for your group and filled in the questions that is asked but I'm still not accepted why is that?

[@NailswithCourtneyCrosbie]

Hi, because I have to manually accept you into the group and I don't monitor it 24/7.

[@deannalorraine5717]

It’s so frustrating that the tip companies don’t measure the inside already..

[@juliomarinaleman5983]

Great video! Quick question, if a customer is sending you individual sizes for each nail, why even offer grouped sizing XS, S, M, L? Wouldn't it be just as easy to just have them send you their nail size and you just pull them from your supply? You're obviously experienced so I'm sure you have good reason :) Appreciate your help and this video!

[@NailswithCourtneyCrosbie]

Hiya 😊 it's mildly easier to have sets of a certain size separated and ready. Not that much easier tho. it's handy if you want to create sets and sell them as already complete. Then you can just list them and people will most often fall into a size category and pick the nails they want. When you're doing custom designs where you're talking to the customer anyways discussing custom made designs it doesn't really make a difference. But sometimes it's nice to not have to message back and forth. 🤣

[@Unknown-mx9tn]

I keep getting different sizes each time I do it 😂🤦🏾‍♀️the brand claims it’s 13 mm wide but I got 16,15,18 anyone can tell me what I’m doing wrong

[@NailswithCourtneyCrosbie]

brands measure across, not touching the interior surface. Your measurements are the correct ones to use for clients.

[@ASUSENAGAVINO28]

Hi do you sell the template?

[@NailswithCourtneyCrosbie]

Hiya, sorry no I don't.