Nail prep is key. Ensuring your natural nail surface is roughened enough (like chalk) will ensure the nail glue or sticky tabs adhere fully.

Learn how to do your cuticles. This will be your best kept superpower! 

Avoid water for at least 2 hours after application. Nail glue and the sticky tabs need time to 'set'. For this reason, I'd recommend applying your nails right before bed.

Removing your press-ons without acetone will ensure they can be re-used. Acetone will disintegrate the nail. I'd also recommend using sticky tabs over nail glue, for extra reassurance of re-use. 

Choose an active length for your day to day. It's no fun being uncomfortable or risking an injury like breaking a nail.

Wear gloves when doing the dishes. Highly recommend. Added bonuses: no more pruned hands or touching soggy food...

Apply cuticle oil liberally in the days after. This is KEY to a lasting manicure. Cuticle oil- rich in vitamin E, keeps your nail beds moisturized, which results in easier cuticle prep & beautiful hands overall.