Practical, economical and resistant, they solve the manicure in an instant. Never used? Here are all the advantages and the best fake nails to try!
Press on nails, or fake nails: in an instant, with separate glue or integrated adhesive, they attach and transform untreated nails into a perfect manicure that lasts for days, even a week. If you change your mind easily, or if you find yourself having to fix your hands before an event but the beautician’s appointment is far away, false nails are the right solution to have an impeccable manicure without effort. They are easily applied and removed, they are economical and resistant, they best mimic a nail treated and decorated with gel or acrylic: all reasons that make false nails increasingly successful. Let’s find out more!
Press on nails: an infinite world to choose from
They guarantee a precise manicure in every situation: there is no reason not to try them! The best ones last a long time and can be reused, all the more reason if budget is one of our worries. There is an infinite number of shapes, colors and styles to choose from, from classic nude or French to dark red, fluorescent or glittery, single-coloured or with decorated accent nails. Even on the shapes, you can find all the variations: stiletto, almond, squoval or square… you’ll be spoiled for choice. Some can also be adapted with the file, the important thing is to be on the safe side in terms of quality. Even in this field there are reference brands that guarantee the best technology, performance and durability, such as Kiss. But also low cost solutions available in maxi stores such as Primark or cheap online stores like Etsy and Shein they offer good products at a super low price. Let’s see them together, after some more details to know when we use them.
How to apply and remove them: a few tips for an impeccable and super quick manicure
Not just a child’s game: the press on nails they mimic a professional result… without any effort. Applying them is in fact very simple: first it is important to wash your hands and nails well, and pass the file or a fine-grained buffer over the tips and back, lowering (without removing or cutting) the cuticles. If the glue is separate, just spread a thin layer on the back (being careful not to create air bubbles), then apply it by pressing it for about 430 seconds. We said that the best ones last a long time, as long as you don’t use too hot water or aggressive household cleaning products that could affect the glue. Quick gesture also for removal: just lift it with the appropriate sticks, often inside the package, and hold the nails in hot water for a few minutes to melt the glue.
Kiss press-on nails, and be on the safe side!
Kiss is certainly one of the fake nail brands that offers a vast range of press on nails to choose from, with a patented technology that prevents chipping, resistant and comfortable. With glitter, decorations, in gel or acrylic, simply naked and transparent or fluorescent and very colourful, we find them in all shapes, patterns and colours, including the 3D applications of the Majestic line, easy to apply and with excellent results. They last from seven days to two weeks, without chipping, and the result is super natural and well-groomed, shiny and ultra-smooth. Many packages contain both stickers and glue, as well as glue off remover. Among our favourites, the Glam fantasy selection, which ranges from all special effects, glitter, holographic, chrome, shattered glass and other finishes – for a personalized look that reflects your style.
Elegant Touch, ultra flexible and resistant
On Amazon, Lookfantastic and Notino they work great: they are the nails of Elegant Touch, equally comfortable and of every type. In the packages, we usually find 24 nails of different sizes, to choose the right size based on the width of the natural nails, and the glue to apply them. Each nail comes with a number, for easy application and a professional finish. From classic or degradé French to dark red, from pastels to glitter, technology Ultra-flex makes them super comfortable and durable, and the special glue makes them last up to 10 days. Do we want a classic? Here is the Natural French manicure, with a super feminine shade of pink and shaded white tips that bring them closer to the baby boomer, for a manicure suitable for both everyday life and a special occasion.
Adhesive false nails, the coolest patterns by Catrice Cosmetics
Opaque or chrome, of different shapes and sizes, the artificial nails of Catrice Cosmetics they are very easy to apply. The “galactic” look of the line is beautiful Dear Universe, in different color shades, with a matt or opalescent and shiny finish. The package includes the appropriate self-adhesive supports which do not require the use of glue, but guarantee excellent grip and long life. Elegant and refined, perfect for any occasion.
Primark, nails for every season and for every age
Even among the low cost ones you are spoiled for choice. Those of Primark they offer a very wide choice, including baby clothes for girls and boys, and often change from season to season. The Coffin Gloss super fluorescent with an elongated stiletto shape with a square toe, they are dazzling and ultra cute. But we find them in all shapes and patterns, with simple little hearts or swirly decorations. The news? Also available for feet!
Even on low cost, choose quality brands to avoid unpleasant surprises!
Temu, Shein, Etsy, Amazon… you can look everywhere to choose false nails of every pattern, shape and size, but for do not run into toxic or poor quality products, keep in mind some indications and reference brands. As Modelones and Invogue, for example, also used in professional salons. Acrylic and colour baby pinkinclude multiple sizes to adapt to different hand nails, apply easily and last a long time.
