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A Day in My Bloom Nails: Work, Gym, Sauna (and Yes, Dishes)
Quick answer
- Yes, you can do it all in press-ons. With Bloom nail glue: shower, wash your hair, do dishes, type all day, lift weights, swim, hot tub and sauna
- The one rule: no water or oil for the first 30 minutes after you apply
- Glue for real life, tabs for a quick look: glue holds up to 3 weeks; sticky tabs 3–5 days
"Will they stay on when I actually live my life?" It's the question I hear most at our boutiques. I get it: you're paying for something beautiful, and you don't want to babysit it.
So here's my honest answer, from someone who doesn't slow down. I run two Bloom boutiques. I go to the gym. I love a sauna. And I wear Bloom nails through all of it.
"I made Bloom for women who don't have time to be careful with their nails." — Evera, Founder of Bloom
A day in my Bloom nails
Morning
The gym
Weights, cardio, whatever the day calls for. Once your glue has set, your nails stay put through sweat and grip. If you lift heavy, short and medium lengths feel the most natural on the bar. Long sets work too; give yourself one session to get used to your grip.
After
Shower and hair wash
Shampoo, scrub, blow-dry. Your set doesn't care. The only time to keep your hands dry is the first 30 minutes after you apply.
All day
Work
Typing, texting, unpacking boxes, handing a customer her new set. A full workday is nothing for a good glue hold. For the easiest typing, go short or medium in almond, oval or square. Soft chrome and neutrals look polished in any room.
Dinner
Yes, the dishes
Hot water, soap, scrubbing a pan. Bloom nail glue holds. Open your sparkling water with the Nail-Saving Can Opener instead of your tips, and you're set.
Evening
Sauna and hot tub
My favorite part of the day. Heat, steam and a long soak, and my set looks exactly the same when I walk out. Same goes for a pool day or the ocean on vacation.
The one ruleNo water or oil for 30 minutes after you apply. Then live your life.
Press-on myths, busted
MythPress-ons fall off in water.
FactWith Bloom nail glue, you can shower, do dishes, swim and soak in a hot tub.
MythYou can't work out in nails.
FactLifting, yoga and cardio are all fine once the glue has set.
MythStrong glue means painful removal.
FactOur acetone-free remover oil, enriched with vitamin E, loosens them in 1–2 minutes.
How I get a hold that lasts
- Prep like you mean it. Push back cuticles, lightly buff off the shine and wipe with the alcohol pad from your prep kit. Let it dry completely.
- Get the size right. Each nail should cover yours sidewall to sidewall without touching skin. Use our size guide.
- Glue both sides. Brush Bloom nail glue on your nail and the press-on, then press firmly for 15 seconds.
- Give it 30 minutes. No water, no oil. Then go.
For active days, choose glue over sticky tabs: glue holds up to 3 weeks, while tabs are made for a quick 3–5 day look. More in nail glue vs. sticky tabs. If your workplace has rules about nail extensions, check with them first.
See (and feel) it in person
Want to test the hold before you buy? Come see us at Westfield Valley Fair in San Jose or Westfield Century City in Los Angeles. See our store locations.
Your questions
Can you shower with press-on nails?
Yes. With Bloom nail glue, you can shower and wash your hair as usual. Just avoid water and oil for the first 30 minutes after you apply.
Can you swim with press-on nails?
Yes. Bloom nail glue holds through swimming in the pool or ocean, as well as hot tubs and saunas. Apply at least 30 minutes before you get in the water.
Can you work out and lift weights with press-on nails?
Yes. Once the glue has set, Bloom press-ons stay on through weightlifting, yoga and cardio. Short or medium lengths feel most natural for gripping weights.
Can you wash dishes with press-on nails?
Yes. With Bloom nail glue, washing dishes and cleaning won't loosen your set once the glue has set for 30 minutes.
Can you wear press-on nails to work?
Yes. Short and medium sets in almond, oval or square are comfortable for typing and look polished in any office. If your workplace has rules about nail extensions, check with them first.
Should I use glue or sticky tabs for an active lifestyle?
Use Bloom nail glue. It holds up to 3 weeks through water, workouts and heat. Sticky tabs are best for a short 3–5 day look.
