The Best Press-On Nails for a Salon-Like Manicure

Save time and money on manicures with these gorgeous press-on nails

May 03, 2022

By: Brittany Loggins

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Not only can nail salon-based manicures require a lot of money, they can be hard to schedule if you have a lot on your calendar before, say, an event. If you’re looking to bypass these salon visits, you’re in luck because it’s easier than ever to find quality press-on nails. Don’t worry, these are not the press-ons you used in middle school that destroyed your nails and looked fake. Lots of high-end salons are even hopping onboard the press-on nail trend by releasing stunning designs of their own. Here, we’ve rounded up some of our favorites.

Glamnetic Press-On Nails

Nail art may cost extra at the salon, but these are absolutely stunning and come in a set that allows you to choose the art for each finger. The nude-toned base is adorned with swirling designs in multiple calming hues. The set includes 24 nails in 12 different sizes so that you can customize them to your liking.

BUY IT: Amazon, $14.99

Olive & June Squoval Short Wild Bouquet

This brand is well-known in Los Angeles, where their actual salons are located. Luckily for the rest of the country, they started sharing their adorable designs through their press-on nails. They come in a variety of shapes, but this rounded square-oval shape is one of the best. This set even features pink flowers and greenery.

BUY IT: Target, $11.89

Chillhouse Groovy Baby Chill Tips Press-On Nails

Chillhouse is known for creating absolutely stunning nail art at their salon in Soho in New York City. If you can’t make it there, these press-ons are truly the next best thing. While they have so many cute designs that it’s almost hard to choose one, these tie-dye tips are perfect for summer.

BUY IT: Revolve, $16.00

Cheetah French Long Coffin Reusable Pop-On Manicure

Amp up your French mani with these cheetah print tips from Static Nails. This brand has been all over Instagram for a while now, and it’s because of their impeccably-shaped nails that feature crisp designs.

BUY IT: Ulta Beauty, $24.00

Sunjasmine Almond Glue-On Nails

These nails come in the perfect almond-shape that is so hard to get right on your own. They also feature the most beautiful colors that are absolutely perfect for summer, including lavender, orange, yellow and turquoise. The back is the perfect nude told that matches your fingernails, which help to elongate your fingers.

BUY IT: Amazon, $9.99

Kiss Funny Bunny imPRESS Color X OPI Press-On Manicure

It doesn't get much more crisp than these fresh white tips from the brand Kiss. This set features a rounded square cut and comes with 30 nails as well as a prep pad, wooden stick and nail file.

BUY IT: Ulta Beauty, $6.99

YOSOMK 24Pcs Short Press-On Nails

If you’re worried that press-on nails mean that your options are limited to long nails only, think again. These short nails feature a polished nude background with modern silhouettes painted on in white. Your friends will think you just overpaid for this stunning nail art.

BUY IT: Amazon, $8.39

RikView Press-On Nails Oval French Tip

These press-ons have a rounded square edge and a baby blue French tip. The bed of the nail features a flattering nude that leaves the entire look with a fresh feel.

BUY IT: Amazon, $8.99

Shrine Press-On False Nails Set

These press-ons are the epitome of fun. The shape is somewhere between a round and an almond, and they all feature colorful nail art in bright colors. While each nail is different, they all correspond in the most beautiful way.

BUY IT: Urban Outfitters, $11.00

Luvehandicraft Glossy Fake Nails

No one will throw you dirty looks with these nails because they have little blue evil eyes on each one. The background is a light pink, which really makes the accents pop. They are a little longer and shaped into a rounded square.

BUY IT: Amazon, $8.99

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