CC25 is a medium square press-on set in a pale lilac tone, with an embossed fish-scale texture across the nail and a clean white French tip. It suits wearers who want texture and a hint of sparkle but still need something that passes in an office or a client meeting. The shimmer is fine and scattered rather than chunky, so the lilac stays the main story.

Design details: embossed fish-scale texture and white tips

The fish-scale pattern is pressed into the surface, which means you feel it when you run a thumb across the nail and you see it shift as light moves. A white French edge cuts the pattern at the tip, keeping the design readable instead of busy. The base sits between lavender and dusty lilac, and the fine shimmer lifts it from a flat pastel into something with depth.

Wear and styling: how a medium square set behaves day to day

Medium length is the practical middle ground: you can still type on a keyboard and open a bottle cap without changing how you use your hands. Because the surface is textured, a fine-knit sweater or a silk scarf may catch slightly along the free edge until the nails settle. That is normal for embossed designs and stops after a day of wear.

Style the lilac with cream, grey, oatmeal or soft denim, and keep jewellery to a single metal tone so the shimmer stays subtle. If you like sheen-led finishes, our round-up of velvet, chrome and cat-eye looks explains why this kind of surface catches light so well. You can also see the rest of the range in our press-on nail collection, and our minimal white-edge long square set with flowers shares the same clean French idea in a longer shape.

Specifications

Frequently asked questions

Does the fish-scale texture snag on fabric?

It is a low embossing, so snagging is rare and usually limited to loose knits. Buffing nothing and simply pressing the nail flat against the fabric is enough to release it.

Can the shimmer be worn for work?

Yes, it reads as a soft sheen rather than glitter at conversation distance. In bright direct sunlight you will see individual particles, which most wearers treat as the point of the design.

Will the white tip chip first?

The tip is the highest-wear area on any French set, so use a top coat refresh if you notice dulling at the edge. Our care and storage guide covers how to keep a set looking new between wears.

Are they reusable?

Yes, and textured designs usually survive more cycles than printed ones because the pattern is in the material, not on it. Our cost-per-wear breakdown shows what that means over a year.

How do I pick the right sizes?

Measure the widest point of each bare nail and match it to the set’s width chart rather than guessing. Our quarter-sizing and left-right mismatch guide explains what to do when a nail sits between two sizes.

Wholesale price · Manufacturer since 2004