Use glue or double sided gel stick pads. Use both for extra hold. Prep your nails with the items included in your Nail Prep Kit (included in orders with regular nail sets)  1: Clean and dry your hands and nails 2: Push back cuticles 3: Clip or file and shape natural nails 4: Use included alcohol wipes to dehydrate the nail beds 5: FIRST DRY FIT NAILS TO ENSURE PROPER FIT.  Glue/ stick nails on one by one, pressing and holding for 15-30 seconds to ensure hold 6: Avoid water for the next hour *TIP Substitute your favorite glue that works best with your body chemistry.  *TIP Using a nail primer is useful to dehydrate the nail bed prior to application. Sally Beauty offers a variety of primers and nail adhesives. IBD is great for long wear. **Please note, when applying (especially w/Bling Nails) take care not to over bend the "C" curve  by either flattening out the nail too much or by pinching the nail too tight at the side walls; this can cause the gel nail product or gems to pull away from the base. Bling, Chrome, Caviar/microbead and Foil nails are Luxe Nails and as such are not ideal for rigorous wear and tear. It is not uncommon loose a gem.