use cuticle pusher to gently push cuticles back. if you have a lot of extra skin, trim that off carefully
using soap, scrub your nails to remove all oils from them. this helps the press ons stick to your nail. i've noticed that washing your hands is more effective than any other method of priming your nails
use a file to gently buff the surface of your nails. only buff in one direction
wipe your nails with alcohol to remove debris and any oils.
apply a thin layer of glue to the bottom third of the nail. make sure it covers the full width. i often will put an extra dot in the middle so it can spread out when placing the nail
place the press on on your nail at a 45 degree angle and slowly lower it to avoid air bubbles. apply pressure for 15 seconds. avoid getting your nails wet for at least an hour after applying. the longer you wait, the better it is
you can reuse press ons! when you remove them, file off any extra glue on the inside of the nail. soak the nails in a bowl with a little soap. remove and dry off, then store for future use.