How to Measure Your Nails for Press-On Nails: A Step-by-Step Size Guide
Finding the correct press-on nail size is essential for a comfortable fit, a natural look, and longer wear. Before placing your order, measure the widest part of each natural nail in millimetres and compare your measurements with our press-on nail size guide.
Be sure to measure all 10 fingers, as slight differences between your left and right hands are completely normal.
Method 1: Measure with a Soft Measuring Tape
What You Need
- A soft measuring tape marked in millimetres
Steps
1. Find the widest part of your nail
Measure your natural nail from side to side at its widest point, usually near the cuticle area.
2. Follow the natural curve
Place the soft measuring tape across your nail, following its natural curve. Record the measurement in millimetres.
Method 2: Measure with Paper and a Ruler
What You Need
- A small strip of paper
- A pen
- A ruler marked in millimetres
This method is helpful when you only have a standard hard ruler, as the paper allows you to capture the curve of your nail before measuring it flat.
Steps
1. Place the paper over your nail
Gently press the paper across the widest part of your natural nail.
2. Mark both edges
Use a pen to mark where the left and right edges of your nail begin.
3. Measure the distance
Remove the paper, lay it flat, and measure the distance between the two marks with a ruler. Record the width in millimetres.