Frequently asked

Salon-quality nails you press on yourself, in minutes. Perfect if you are short on time, hate committing to one colour for weeks or cannot keep up with mani maintenance.

It is what is inside that counts, right?

• 24 to 30 multi-sized press-on nails, depending on the style
• A tube of glue that is seriously sticky
• A cuticle pusher
• A nail file and buffer
• Adhesive tabs
• An alcohol wipe, in our newer sets

Anywhere from a day to three weeks, depending on which adhesive you use. Tabs give you 1–2 days, glue gives you 5–14 and our Instant Bond holds for 3+ weeks. The full breakdown is on the how-to page.

Instant Manis are designed to be gentle on your natural nails. The key is proper application and removal.

Absolutely, that is the whole idea. How many times depends on your wear time and lifestyle. Buff the old glue off the back before you reapply and you will get far more out of a set.

Yes. None of our products are tested on animals.

Every kit has 24 to 30 multi-sized nails, designed to fit everyone from early teens to those with a little more life experience.

If you are unsure, every style has a size guide with individual nail measurements in its photo section on the product page, so you can compare them against your natural nails before you order.

If the nail goes past the sides of your natural nail bed, it is too big. When it is too big, moisture gets underneath, and once moisture is under there it will break down the glue bond.

Oh no. It is likely out of stock. We would love to keep every style forever, but unless it is a staple it has to make room for the next one. So if there is something you really love, get it while it is there. If you think we should bring it back, email us. If enough people ask, we just might.

Adhesive tabs come in every kit and work a bit like double-sided tape. Great for a few hours or a night out, and they come off cleanly.

Nail glue is the tube in your kit, or our 7g brush-on, which is the same formula and easier to spread. A layer on each natural nail gives you 5–7 days. Add a layer to the back of the Mani as well and you will get 7–14.

Instant Bond is our strongest, a semi-solid formula that holds for 3+ weeks. The more glue you use, the longer they stay put.

Push back your cuticles, buff the surface of your natural nails and wipe each one with the alcohol wipe from your kit or a little acetone. Do not touch them afterwards, as the oils on your fingertips will undo it.

Lay your set out and find your match before you glue anything. The number inside each nail is its size and it always sits at the tip. Apply your adhesive, let glue tack for a few seconds, line the nail up just under your cuticle and press firmly. Start at your pinky and work towards your thumb.

Avoid getting your nails wet for at least an hour so the bond can set, and keep away from pressure in that time too. Tight leggings are the classic way to lift a brand-new set.

The full step-by-step, including how long to press for each adhesive, is on our how-to page.

Never force or pull a set off. You risk damaging your natural nail and you will not be able to reuse the Mani.

The easiest way is our Press-on Nail Remover. Break the glue seal at the sides with the nail stick, add one or two drops into the gap, wait five to seven minutes and lift gently.

Without it, soak your hands in warm soapy water with a little oil and work gently at the edges until the seal gives. Full instructions are on the how-to page.

Buff the old glue off the back, re-prep that nail and stick it back on. Triple check you have the right size and that your nail is completely dry.

Our Mani Mail is sent from Adelaide, South Australia via Australia Post, with most orders dispatched within one business day.

For hygiene reasons we can only replace items that are defective or damaged.

Every set goes through our quality control more than once, but if something has slipped through we want to hear about it and put it right. Email support@instantmani.co within 48 hours of receiving your order, with your order number and a clear photo of the problem.