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Press-On Nails · Reimagined

Salon nails,
on your schedule.

VELOUR turns the two-hour salon appointment into a two-minute ritual at home. Studio-grade press-on sets, sculpted in real gel and finished by hand, ready to wear the moment they leave the box — no lamp, no dry time, no chips halfway through your week.

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2 min
To apply
14 days
Of flawless wear
Reusable per set
24
Sizes per box
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Why press-ons

The manicure that respects your time

A gel manicure asks for an appointment, a commute, a lamp, and an hour you rarely have. A regular polish chips before the weekend. VELOUR was built for the space in between — the look of a salon set with none of the logistics.

Ready in minutes

Peel, press, and go. A full set takes about the length of a song — no soak, no cure, no smudged tips before you reach the door.

Kinder on the budget

One salon visit can cost more than a season of VELOUR sets. And because every set is reusable, the price per wear keeps dropping.

Wear it again

Pop them off gently, store them in the tray, and reapply up to three times. Rotate designs the way you rotate your outfits.

Gentle by design

No drills, no filing down your natural nail, no acetone soak. Your own nails stay underneath, protected and free to breathe.


Our story

Made because we were tired of choosing

VELOUR started with a simple frustration: you could have beautiful nails, or you could have your time back — rarely both.

We spent two years working with nail technicians, chemists, and hand models to build a press-on that behaves like a real gel set instead of a plastic sticker. That meant sculpting each tip with a natural C-curve, curing a genuine gel top coat for depth and shine, and hand-finishing the free edge so the light catches it the way it does at the salon.

The result is a nail wardrobe: a small collection of sets you keep in a drawer, ready for the dinner you forgot about, the interview tomorrow morning, or the ordinary Tuesday that deserves a little more. Beautiful nails should fit into your life — not the other way around.


The collection

Six sets, endless outfits

Every set is designed to slip into your rotation — a neutral for the everyday, a statement for the night, a classic that never lets you down.

Everyday · French

The Parisian

A soft nude base with a hand-painted white tip. The one you reach for when you want your hands to simply look put-together.

Statement · Glossy

Merlot

A deep, oxblood red with mirror shine. Understated in daylight, unforgettable by candlelight — dinner nails, essentially.

Party · Shimmer

Stardust

A lilac base scattered with fine silver flecks that shift in the light. Built for the nights that end far later than planned.

Everyday · Matte

Ballet

A milky rose in a velvet matte finish. Soft, quiet, and endlessly flattering — the manicure equivalent of a cashmere sweater.

Statement · Chrome

Gilded

A liquid-gold chrome that reads like jewelry for your fingertips. Pairs with everything, upstages most of it.

Everyday · Art

Carrara

A white base veined with soft grey marble, hand-drawn tip to tip. Timeless, editorial, quietly expensive-looking.


Find your shape

One base, six silhouettes

Shape changes everything — the same colour reads completely differently on an almond than on a square. Every VELOUR design comes in your choice of six.

Round
Soft, natural, low-fuss
Oval
Elegant, lengthening
Square
Clean, modern, bold
Almond
Feminine, versatile
Coffin
Dramatic, on-trend
Stiletto
Sharp, fearless

Length guide

Short, medium, or long — your call

Short

Practical and comfortable from the first minute. Perfect for typing, parenting, and anyone new to press-ons.

Medium

Our most-loved length. Enough drama to feel done, still short enough to live your whole day around.

Long

Full salon glamour. Turns any set into a statement — best saved for the occasions that deserve it.


How to apply

Five steps, one flawless set

No experience required. Your first application takes a few minutes; by your third, you'll do it without thinking.

01

Prep & clean

Wash your hands and buff the surface of each nail lightly. Wipe with the included prep pad so every nail is clean, dry, and oil-free — this is the secret to a set that lasts.

02

Size each nail

Match a press-on to each of your nails using the 24 sizes in the tray. Choose one that sits just inside your sidewalls. When in doubt, size down.

03

Apply adhesive

For up to two weeks of wear, add a thin layer of the included gel glue. For a quick one-day look, use the adhesive tabs instead — gentle on and gentle off.

04

Press & hold

Line the press-on up with your cuticle, press down firmly, and hold for 15–20 seconds. Work from pinky to thumb so nothing lifts before it sets.

05

Set & go

Give the glue five minutes to cure fully before showering or washing up. That's it — no lamp, no dry time, no waiting on your own nails.

Pro tip

Avoid hot water and oils for the first hour. A little patience up front buys you many extra days of perfect, chip-free wear.


Every kit includes

Everything you need in one box

No hunting for tools, no last-minute trips to the pharmacy. Each VELOUR set arrives complete, ready to apply the moment it lands on your table.

  • 24 press-on nailsA full range of sizes so every finger fits — with spares.
  • Long-wear gel glueOur own formula for up to two weeks of secure, waterproof hold.
  • Adhesive tabsFor one-day looks that peel off cleanly — zero commitment.
  • Mini file & bufferTo shape, smooth, and prep in seconds.
  • Prep pad & wood stickFor a clean, oil-free surface and a neat cuticle line.
VELOUR

What they're made of

Beautiful, and clean about it

We believe what touches your body every day should be something you can feel good about. Here's what goes into every VELOUR set — and what stays out.

100% Vegan

No animal-derived ingredients anywhere in the nail, glue, or packaging.

Cruelty-Free

Never tested on animals, at any stage, by us or anyone we work with.

Non-Toxic Formula

Free from formaldehyde, toluene, and DBP. Kinder on your nails and your air.

Recyclable Box

Packed in FSC-certified card printed with soy-based inks. Nothing wasteful.


Care & reuse

Take them off gently, wear them again

VELOUR sets are made to come back for an encore. Treat them kindly at removal and a single set can carry you through several looks.

How to remove

  1. Soak your fingertips in warm, soapy water for two to three minutes to loosen the adhesive.
  2. Slide the wooden stick gently under the free edge — never force or pry a nail off.
  3. Once it lifts easily, ease the press-on away from cuticle to tip.
  4. Buff away any leftover glue from your natural nail and apply a little cuticle oil.

How to reuse

  • Peel any old adhesive from the back of each press-on while it's still slightly warm.
  • Wipe the inside with the prep pad so it's clean and ready for next time.
  • Return each nail to its numbered slot in the tray to keep the set organised.
  • Store somewhere cool and dry — and reapply up to three times per set.

Fit guide

The right fit is everything

A press-on that fits well disappears — it looks and feels like your own nail, only better. Too wide and it lifts at the edges; too narrow and it looks unnatural.

Each box carries 24 sizes so you can match every finger precisely. To measure, hold a press-on over your natural nail: the perfect size sits just inside your sidewalls without pressing into the skin.

Between two sizes? Always choose the smaller one. A slightly narrower nail hugs the surface more securely and wears far longer.

SizeWidthTypical fit
016.0 mmThumbs
214.0 mmThumbs / index
412.0 mmIndex / middle
610.5 mmRing
89.0 mmRing / pinky
107.5 mmPinky

Widths are approximate. Every box includes intermediate sizes for a precise match.


Loved by real hands

What our community says

"I applied a full set on the train and no one believed they weren't done at a salon. Twelve days in and not a single chip."

Amara · verified buyer

"I have short natural nails and hated how salon acrylics thinned them out. These gave me length without the damage. Hooked."

Priya · verified buyer

"Reused the Merlot set three times for three different events. The shine still looks brand new. Genuinely worth it."

Chloé · verified buyer

The 30-day happiness promise

If your set doesn't fit, doesn't last, or simply doesn't feel like you, tell us within 30 days and we'll make it right — a replacement or a full refund, no lengthy forms and no guilt trip. Beautiful nails should feel like a small joy, never a gamble.

Good to know

Questions, answered

Q. How long do they actually last?

With the gel glue and a careful prep, most people get 10 to 14 days of solid wear. With the adhesive tabs, expect one to three days — ideal for a single event. Your prep is the biggest factor: clean, dry, oil-free nails last dramatically longer.

Q. Will they damage my natural nails?

Not when applied and removed as directed. There's no drilling, no filing down your natural nail, and no acetone soak-off. The most important rule is simple: never rip a press-on off. Always soak and slide it away gently.

Q. Can I really reuse a set?

Yes — up to three times. Remove them gently, peel off the old adhesive, wipe them clean, and store them back in the tray. A little care at removal is what makes the encore possible.

Q. Can I shower, wash dishes, and swim?

Once the gel glue has fully cured — about five minutes after applying, ideally an hour before heavy water exposure — yes to all three. The bond is waterproof. We just suggest gloves for long stints of hot, soapy water to extend wear.

Q. What if none of the sizes fit?

With 24 sizes per box, almost everyone finds a match. If a nail sits between two sizes, choose the smaller one and gently file the sides to fit. If you're truly stuck, our happiness promise has you covered.

Q. Can I shape or trim them?

Absolutely. You can file the length shorter and refine the shape with the included file before or after applying. We recommend shaping before you press them on, so nothing tugs at the bond.

Q. Are they suitable for sensitive skin?

Our formulas are free from formaldehyde, toluene, and DBP, and are vegan and cruelty-free. As with any adhesive product, we suggest a small patch test first if you have known sensitivities.


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