Our Story

The Founder Behind Pressd Australia

I'm Viv, the founder of Pressd Australia — and honestly, this brand started because I was sick of choosing between looking put-together and having a spare two hours to sit in a salon chair.

Between running my day job and building this business from the ground up, I don't have the time for a full set every few weeks. What I wanted was simple: salon-standard nails, without the salon appointment. Something quick to apply, easy to love, and stylish enough that no one could tell they weren't done professionally. If that sounds like you too — welcome. Pressd for time? We got you.

What Makes Pressd Australia Different

  • Quick

    Applied in minutes, not hours. I've applied them from the couch to the airport lounge. They're compact, lightweight, and the mess is minimal. You'll be applying like a pro in no time.

  • Easy

    Every set is designed with real life in mind. Prep your nail with the kit included in the box, choose the sizes, glue, stick, repeat!

  • Stylish

    We have a large range that's constantly being added to, based on customer needs and what will be trending next. Truly is something for everyone, without compromising on quality.

Why I Started Pressd Australia

My career started about as far from press-on nails as you can get. Growing up across country towns, I started as a chef and then an auto electrical apprentice. I now work in disability housing, travelling Australia, meeting with C-suite executives and making dreams come true for people who need it most. What ties it together is a habit of noticing a gap and just building the thing that fills it.

The gap here was obvious: press-on nails existed, but nothing on the market felt genuinely stylish, well-made, and South Australian-owned. So I set out to change that, sourcing quality sets, designing colours and finishes I'd actually wear, and building Pressd Australia as a brand for people who want the look of an appointment without ever booking one.

From My Couch to Yours

Pressd Australia is still young, still growing, and still very much a one-woman mission but that's part of the story. Every product decision, every colour name, every detail has been chosen personally, because I'm building the brand I always wanted to buy from.

Thank you for being part of it from the beginning.