Complete guide
How to apply RhinoGear properly.
Most stick and comfort issues come down to two things: prep and pressure. Follow this guide once and you'll never have a strip fall off again.
Application is everything.
Without proper application, nose strips will not stick well — and the spring-band won't deliver its full lifting effect. The 6 steps below take under 90 seconds and are the difference between "doesn't work" and "wear it every night."
Nasal strips
The 6-step application.
Each step matters. Skipping any one of them — especially the prep — is the most common reason people don't get the result they expected.
Wash & dry thoroughly
Use a gentle, oil-free cleanser to remove all moisturiser, sunscreen, makeup and natural skin oils from the bridge and sides of your nose. Pat completely dry with a clean towel — even tiny amounts of moisture or oil will stop the adhesive bonding.
Pro tip: Skip moisturiser on the bridge of your nose for at least 30 minutes before applying.
Peel from the centre
Remove the strip from its backing by lifting from the centre, not the ends. This protects the spring-band shape and keeps the adhesive clean. Avoid touching the sticky underside with your fingers.
Pro tip: Hold the strip by the protective tabs on each end while you position it.
Position above the flare
Centre the strip across the bridge of your nose, just above where your nostrils start to flare. Both pads should sit on the soft, springy cartilage at the sides — not on the bony bridge or down on the nostrils themselves.
Pro tip: Look in a mirror — the strip should arc symmetrically across your nose.
Press & hold for 20 seconds
Press firmly down on each end for at least 20 full seconds, then run your fingertip along the whole strip. The warmth and pressure activate the adhesive — most stick failures happen because people skip this step.
Pro tip: Count out loud. 20 seconds feels longer than you think.
Sleep or train
You're ready. The spring-band gently lifts the sides of your nose for up to 12 hours. The strip is designed to flex with normal facial movement, so it should feel firm but never tight.
Pro tip: First-time users: try a daytime test run before sleeping in one.
Remove with warm water
In the morning, splash warm water on the strip in the shower for 15–20 seconds, then peel slowly from one end toward the other. Never rip it off dry — that's how people get redness.
Pro tip: If it still resists, leave a warm damp cloth on it for 30 seconds and try again.
Placement
Where the strip should sit.
The spring-band only works when both pads are anchored on the soft side cartilage of your nose — not the bony bridge, not on the nostrils.
- Centred horizontally on the nose
- Pads sit on the soft side cartilage
- Sits above the flare of the nostrils
- Symmetrical arc across the bridge
- Too low — sitting on the nostrils
- Too high — on the bony bridge only
- Crooked or one-sided
- Pads not pressed down evenly
Mouth tape
Applying gentle mouth tape.
RhinoGear Gentle Mouth Tape uses a vertical centre-strip design — your lips stay free at the corners so you can part them if needed.
Cleanse and dry your lips
Wipe lips and the skin around your mouth with a clean, dry tissue. Skip lip balm, gloss or oils within 30 minutes of applying.
Close your lips naturally
Keep your lips relaxed and gently closed — don't press them tight. The tape should secure, not squeeze.
Apply vertically over the centre
Place the tape vertically across the centre of your closed lips. The cut-out leaves the corners free so you can still part your lips if needed.
Press for 5 seconds
Press gently along the tape so it bonds evenly. You should be able to talk and yawn through it.
Remove gently in the morning
Peel slowly from one corner. If your skin feels dry, splash with warm water first.
Quick reference
Do & don't.
Do
- Wash with an oil-free cleanser before applying
- Pat skin completely dry — no residual moisture
- Press firmly for 10–15 seconds after placement
- Apply in a warm room — cold adhesive sticks worse
- Remove with warm water in the shower
- Patch test if you have very sensitive skin
Don't
- Apply over moisturiser, sunscreen or makeup
- Touch the sticky side with your fingers
- Reuse a single strip more than once
- Wear if your skin is broken, sunburnt or irritated
- Rip it off dry — always wet first
- Sleep with one on if it ever feels uncomfortable
Troubleshooting
Fix the most common issues.
Apply warm
Adhesive sticks 2–3× better at room temperature than from a cold bathroom.
Trim stubble
Mouth tape adheres far better to a clean-shaven or closely trimmed area.
Wait before sleeping
Let the strip sit for 5 minutes before lying down so the bond fully sets.
Questions
Application FAQs.
Ready to put it into practice?
Grab a pack and follow the 6 steps tonight. Most customers feel the difference on night one.
RhinoGear is included on the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG 508285). Always read the label and follow the directions for use. If symptoms persist, worsen, or you have any health concerns, talk to your healthcare professional.