No. If you choose Standard Sizing (Small, Medium, or Large), you don't need to measure anything — just pick the size that sounds closest to your hands and I'll build your set from there. Measuring is only required if you want Custom Measurements for the closest possible fit. And if you'd rather skip both, the Sizing Kit lets you try on actual nail tips at home before you commit to a set.

Always go up. A press-on nail that's slightly too large can be gently filed at the sides to fit your nail perfectly. A nail that's too small can't be made wider once it's on — and it'll look unnatural and lift faster. When in doubt, size up and file down.

Yes — gently. The sides of a press-on can be filed to narrow them slightly and match your sidewalls. This is especially useful if your measurements land between sizes, or if a standard size is close but not quite exact. Use a fine-grit nail file and go slowly. You can also lightly file the cuticle edge if the nail needs to sit a little lower.

Story time. Years ago before I began making nails, I ordered a set for myself from another nail artist. They were all too big and I filed them like crazy! Just had to be careful not to go so far that I messed up her design but I HAD to wear them for a special event and couldn't get new ones from FRANCE on time. Anyway, yes, you can file. Just go slowly and try not to touch the design or art.

Because they're probably not all the same size — and that's completely normal. Your dominant hand is often slightly wider than your non-dominant hand. Some people have ring fingers that run narrower than expected, or thumbs that don't follow the pattern of the rest of their hand at all. Measuring all ten means your set fits every finger, not just most of them.

Shape affects the visual width of the nail, but not the measurement you take from your nail bed. Your nail bed width stays the same regardless of whether you choose square, coffin, almond, or oval. That said, different shapes use different nail tip styles, and I select the tips that work best within your chosen shape and length once I have your measurements or size choice.

Reach out before you order. Wide nail beds, pronounced C-curves, flat nails, and other shapes that don't respond well to standard sizing are exactly what the Precision Fit option is for. I have additional fitting methods available — including fingertip mold kits — and we'll find the right approach together before anything gets made.

Because every set is handmade to order, I can't accept returns. But I genuinely want your nails to fit, and if something is off despite careful sizing on both our parts, reach out before leaving a review. I'll work with you to make it right.

Not when applied and removed correctly. The nails themselves don't cause damage — it's usually improper removal (peeling or forcing them off rather than soaking) that causes issues. I'll have an Application & Care guide up soon with everything you need to know for a safe wear and clean removal.

No. Once I've made a set for you, I keep your sizing on file. Just mention you're a returning customer when you order and we'll start from there.

A strip of scotch tape and any straight edge works — even a piece of paper folded to a clean edge. Press the tape across your nail, mark both sidewalls with a pen, peel it off flat, and measure the marked distance. That's it. Or skip measuring entirely and order the Sizing Kit — everything you need is in the box.