Pōhutukawa
Discover your perfect set of reusable gel press-on nails, handmade with aroha in Aotearoa just for you! Each set of 10 is made to order and crafted with 4+ layers of gel polish on quality gel tips. Pick from a range of different tip styles to suit your vibe. Your nails will come with a full prep kit and glue, making it super easy to apply. Please note, since each design is handmade, patterns and colours may vary slightly—adding to their unique charm!
Pōhutukawa, the firstborn of Matariki, is the star associated with the departed. As Matariki ascends in the beginning of the year, we pay tribute to the memories of those who have passed and release their spirits to join the stars. Pōhutukawa prompts us to contemplate the past and express gratitude towards those who have impacted our lives. This set symbolizes our loved ones ascending to the heavens and illuminating the sky as they watch over us.
- Low stock - 8 items left
- Backordered, shipping soon
We use overnight courier within NZ so your nails get to you as soon as possible. Please remember to check out using your correct area in NZ in order to having packing go smoothly.
Handmade press ons are made to order upon your request so please allow for processing and creation time before shipment of your order. There is a no refund policy once nails have been made due to the handmade custom fitted nature of our products.
Your tailored claws will come will a full at home application kit and detailed application instructions. If you need any further assistance on application or removal please do check out our youtube instructional videos that can be found on our homepage at the bottom.
Please visit the start here tab if you need to learn how to size your nails.
Handmade Earrings complete our artisanal press ons for a polished appearance.
Only limited quantities of these designs are available at a time, so be sure to get in fast to secure your pair.
Our Ready to Ship (RTS) nail sets are premade nails that are ready to pack and get shipped straight away. Generally they are made up of machine made nails with a few sizes hand painted with designs on the most common nail sizes (4,5,6). These are mid tier quality sets that can be used 1-2 times, so not as durable as our completely handmade sets (up to 7 times reusable). However these are a more affordable option if you are just figuring out if you want to move into the press on game of convenient manicure at home. They also make awesome gifts.
Our Giftpacks are generally made up of our products as well as products from other small businesses within Aotearoa. I collaborate alot with wahine/mama owned businesses because supporting other mamas is something i am very passionate about. When you're buying our giftpack's you are supporting more then me and my whanau.
Application
1. Wash your hands and dry thoroughly. Prep fingernails by filing down length and cuticles by trimming hangnails if necessary.
2. Gently etch the top of your nails using the nail file/buffer provided
3. Remove dust using a nail brush. tip: if you have acetone at home you can swipe some over your nails to dehydrate them further for a stronger bond.
4. Size and choose the nails that fit you and line them up ready for application.
5. Place glue evenly across your nail then placing the nail on at a 45 degree angle rock your nail on to the wet glue starting from the cuticle area and hold down firmly for 15-30 seconds.
6. Repeat this step for all of your nails.
7. Keep your hands dry for 2 hours after application. I find the best time to apply nails is right before you go to sleep so you can let me dry overnight with no moisture contact.
You can now file and adjust the nails as needed to suit your lifestyle.
