Nail Sizing Guide

Instructional Guide: How to Measure Your Nail Beds Using a Soft Measuring Tape

Measuring your nail beds accurately is essential for selecting the right size for press-on nails or other nail enhancements. Follow these steps to measure your nail beds with a soft measuring tape.

What You'll Need

  • A soft measuring tape (preferably one with millimeters for precision).
  • A clean, flat surface for resting your hand.
  • Good lighting.

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Nails

    • Clean your nails to remove any polish, dirt, or oils.
    • Trim and file your nails so the edges are even and free of irregularities.

  2. Position Your Hand

    • Place your hand flat on a clean surface with your palm facing down.
    • Relax your fingers and keep them slightly spread apart.

  3. Locate the Nail Bed

    • Identify the nail bed: the area of your nail that is visible and not covered by skin. This is where the nail enhancement or press-on nail will sit.

  4. Wrap the Measuring Tape

    • Take the soft measuring tape and place one end at the widest point of your nail bed (usually near the base of the nail).
    • Wrap the tape gently across the width of the nail bed to the other side. Be sure the tape lies flat and isn’t twisted.

  5. Read the Measurement

    • Hold the measuring tape steady and note the width in millimeters or inches.
    • If your tape measures in inches, convert to millimeters by multiplying the value by 25.4 for precision.

  6. Repeat for All Fingers

    • Measure each nail individually, as the widths can vary. Record the measurements for all ten fingers.

Tips for Accuracy

  • If you don’t have a soft measuring tape, use a strip of paper or string to measure the nail bed, then compare the length to a ruler.
  • For best results, have someone assist you if measuring your non-dominant hand feels awkward.
  • Double-check your measurements to ensure they’re accurate.

What to Do With Your Measurements

  • Match your measurements to the sizing chart of the press-on nail brand you’re purchasing from.
  • If your measurements fall between sizes, opt for the larger size and file down the nail for a perfect fit.

By following these steps, you'll ensure a snug, comfortable fit for any nail enhancement.

 

Instructional Guide: How to Measure Using a Dime
If you don’t have a soft measuring tape, you can use a standard dime as a reference with photo of your hand. Here’s a simple step-by-step guide.

What You'll Need

  • A clean dime (U.S. dime or similar coin).
  • A cell phone to take photos

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Position Your Hand

    • Place your hand flat on a clean, flat surface with your palm facing down.
    • Relax your fingers and keep them slightly spread apart.

  2. Take photos

    • Place dime close to hand but make sure its visable.
    • From above take a birds eye view photo

  3. Repeat for thumb

    • repeat for thumb making sure thumbs are flat on the surface.

  4. Repeat for other hand

    • Repeat for other hand as they may be slightly different in size.

  5. Email photos

    • Email me photos with any additional information youd like to add. Herdreamdoll@gmail.com