frequently asked questions

See below for quick answers to the most common questions.

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press-on nails

Race Tips Press-On Nails come with 24 total nails in 12 sizes (2 of each size), an alcohol pad, a mini nail file, a mini nail stick, and two types of glue: short-term wear sticker glue and long-term wear liquid glue.
The sticker glue is great for shorter wear - the Race Tips Press-Ons will last 1-5 days, perfect for interchanging the nails throughout a race weekend! The liquid glue is perfect for longer wear - the Race Tips Press-Ons will last up to 14 days, perfect for supporting your favorites for back to back race weekends!
We suggest holding the Race Tips Press-Ons up to each nail to determine which one fits each nail best - there are numbers on the back of the nail, near the tip, to assist in finding matches. The width of our press-ons range from 6.5 mm to 13 mm. All press-ons are able to be filed and shaped so they fit you perfectly.
Race Tips can last anywhere from a few days to a week, depending on how well they are applied and how frequently the wearer engages in activities that may cause the nails to become loose. The sticker glue will last 1-5 days while the liquid glue can last up to 14 days. See How To Apply for tips on making Race Tip Press-Ons last! I am pretty rough on my Race Tip Press-On Nails (think hot baths, cooking, and doing the dishes everyday, plus cleaning, working out and typing on my computer) and they last on average 8-10 days! -Katie
To remove sticker glue Race Tips Press-On Nails, gently lift the edge of the nail and peel it off slowly. You may need to pull off remaining sticker glue from your nails and/or the press-ons. To remove Race Tips Press-On Nails applied with the liquid glue, soak your nails in a mixture of warm water, soap, and olive oil or coconut oil, until nails are soft and the glue has loosened. Gently lift the edge of the nail - use the nail stick to leverage the Race Tip off the natural nail. Avoid pulling the nail off forcefully, if you are having trouble, continue to soak your nails.
Yes, they can be reused if they are in good condition and have been removed carefully. If you’d like to reuse the nails often, we suggest using the sticker glue. If using the liquid glue, soak them off - for best reuse results when using the liquid glue allow them to pop off naturally.
Race Tips Press-On Nails do not cause damage to natural nails when applied and removed correctly. However, improper removal may cause damage to natural nails.
Race Tips Press-On Nails are waterproof but can become loose if they are submerged in water for an extended period. It is best to avoid showering or swimming for the first few hours after application.

nail stickies

You can use any kind of polish with the nail stickers! Regular nail polish: I recommend 1-2 thin coats of regular nail polish and allowing it to dry completely before placing the Nail Stickies. Once the nail stickies are in place, coat with 2 layers of top coat - highly suggest a quick-dry option like the one we offer. For long lasting regular manicures, continue to apply top coats throughout the manicure timeline. I usually re-top coat my nails every 2-3 days. Gel nail polish (UV gel): Nail stickies can be added to the manicure after fully curing the color lacquer layers. I recommend wiping your nails down well before applying the nail stickies. Seal the nail stickies in place with 2 cured layers of top coat. Powder-Dip: Nail stickies can be added to powder dip manicures by finishing the powder-dip mani with a cured UV gel top coat. Once the powder-dip is complete, add nail stickies. Seal the nail stickies in place with 2 cured layers of UV gel top coat. Alternatively, you could use a regular polish top coat.
Just like any manicure, it depends on your lifestyle. In all my Race Tips Nail Stickies manicures, the stickers have lasted longer than the manicure. Meaning that even when the nail polish started to chip, the nail stickers held out! These stickers are durable and I recommend applying 2 layers of top coat to seal them in place. Throughout my manicure wear timeline, I re-seal my manis with additional top coats.
To remove Race Tips Nail Stickies, you can use your traditional removal practice. I use nail polish remover and cotton pads and wipe the nail polish off. You may need to peel the sticker off as you are wiping away the polish. The Nail Stickies will not cause any damage if used properly.

shipping, delivery, & returns

We ship to most countries through various shipping carriers. Plug in your address at checkout to see if we ship directly to you! Shipping not available? Contact us!
All orders ship out within 1-4 business days unless otherwise stated. Once shipped, all domestic orders typically arrive within 2-6 business days. International orders have a longer transit time and typically arrive within 1-4 weeks. You will receive a confirmation email with tracking as soon as your package ships.
We ship internationally to many countries! If you do not see your country as an option during check-out, contact us and we will look into adding that location. Please note that international orders may take longer to arrive. **All orders shipping internationally are subject to additional shipping charges based on taxes, tariffs and duties put into place by that country. Race Tips is not associated with these fees. All fees are to be paid for by the customer at the time of delivery.** As Race Tips continues to grow, I am hoping to allow for any additional charges to be paid at the time of order. Thanks for you patience.
I am working hard to offer lower shipping rates, the ones you see are the carrier rates. If shipping is too expensive, I suggest only ordering Nail Stickies. Orders only including Nail Stickies can be shipping in envelopes, allowing for a cost-effective shipping rate. All other orders including products other than Nail Stickies are shipped in bubble mailers under the package rates provided by the carriers.