What is Press on Nails?
Press on the nails they were once a hot item in the 1980s and 1990s, but were plagued by bad press due to poor quality. They lost steam as the new millennium began, but are now making a major comeback with improved quality.
Press on nails are applied over the surface of the nail using glue and are usually used by people in a hurry or those who prefer not to paint their nails. They are regularly compared to acrylic nails, which they slightly resemble.
Why should you get them?
Pressing nails is not another passing fad. They have cemented their legacy in two lifetimes and are looking to become a favorite among nail lovers everywhere. If you want to know why, check out the reasons below.
- They are cheap, much cheaper than acrylic nails or a full gel manicure
One of the biggest attractions to press on nails is that they are extremely affordable, much more affordable than the usual gel manicure or their direct competitor, acrylic nails. You can get a good pack of KISS nails for $7 or less through H&M or Amazon. That’s about $20 or less than a manicure-themed salon visit.
- They can be applied from anywhere
Press on nails have the unusual advantage of being easy to apply yourself, so you can apply them from anywhere. No need for the living room.
New York’s famous 14th District Congresswoman Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez once posted a video on Instagram Stories of herself applying nail pressure during a 1 a.m. train ride. If that’s not proof enough of how they can be applied anywhere, what is?
- They take less time to apply, less time than a visit to the salon
It’s a fact: applying a full set of nail presses can take less than 10 minutes with prior preparation. On the other hand, a good salon visit, assuming the salon is nearby, takes more than 30 minutes, even for simple manicures.
- They allow quick switching between two different views
So imagine you have two different events in one day, and each of them requires a completely different look. With the tap of the claws, you can pull off one set and use another as you go from one event to another.
Or, you can simply paint your current set of nail presses with the new color you prefer and as many times as you like. There is no harm. you don’t apply polish to your nails.
Contact us
At The Nailest, we specialize in press nails, be it specialty press nails, luxury press nails and handmade press nails. Our nails feature 100% unique gorgeous designs created in-house so you’ll be the only one to wear them. Shop our online store and discover our latest designs on Instagram @thenailestco
