Guide to choosing press on nails for small hands - TsukiNails

The Petite Guide: How to Find the Perfect Press-Ons for Small Nail Beds

Introduction
We talk a lot about finding nails that are wide enough, but what if you have the opposite problem?
You have Petite Hands or Micro Nail Beds.
Every time you buy a drugstore box, the "Thumb" size fits your Big Toe, and the "Pinky" size is still too wide. Wearing nails that are too big isn't just uncomfortable—it looks unnatural and lifts instantly.
At TsukiNails, we cater to the petite crowd. Here is how to get a salon-quality fit for small hands.

1. The "XS" Difference
Standard sizing doesn't work for everyone.

  • The Problem: Most generic brands start at 18mm for thumbs. For petite hands, a thumb might be 14mm or 15mm.

  • The Solution: Choose our XS Size Kit. We specifically curate smaller widths for dainty fingers.

  • Custom Sizing: If even XS is too big, select "Custom" and enter your exact millimeter measurements. We can hand-select the tiniest tips just for you.

2. The Best Shapes for Small Hands

  • Avoid: Long Square. On a small hand, a wide square tip can look like a shovel or a duck bill ("Duck Nails").

  • Choose: Short Almond or Oval.

  • Why: Curved edges soften the look. An Almond shape follows the natural narrowing of your fingertip, making your small hand look elegant and elongated, not overwhelmed.

Short almond press on nails on petite hands - TsukiNails

3. The "File Down" Hack
If you love a design but it’s slightly too wide for your cuticle:

  1. Don't force it. Pressing it flat will cause pain.

  2. File the sides. Use the nail file included in your kit to shave off 0.5mm from the left and right sides of the press-on base.

  3. File the cuticle area. If your nail bed is short vertically, file the bottom of the press-on to match your cuticle curve.

4. Length Proportions

  • The Golden Ratio: For small nail beds, the free edge (the white part) shouldn't be more than 50% longer than the nail bed itself.

  • Why: If the extension is too heavy for a tiny nail bed, it creates leverage that pops the nail off. Stick to Active or Short lengths for the best durability.

Filing press on nails to fit small nail beds tutorial - TsukiNails

Conclusion
Having small hands is beautiful. You just need a manicure that respects your proportions. With custom sizing and a little filing, your nails will look like they were born that way.

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