Since the beginning of this year, I’ve been on a little bit of a journey with fake nails. I usually just polish my nails myself, but love to add a little length with a fake nail! I’ve tried a few different brands (and will continue testing them out) so far, so I thought I would share my thoughts.
Static Nails
Type: Glue-on (glue comes separate)
PROS
-Pretty easy to apply
-Fit my nails perfectly - couldn't even tell they weren't my natural nail
-Nails were very durable and on the thicker side
-Loved the color and design options
CONS
-Some glue got on the surrounding skin/nails
-Had to trim and shape them to make them more realistic for my lifestyle
TOTAL WEAR TIME: 4 DAYS
(one popped off so I decided to remove the rest)
Kiss imPRESS
Type: press-on (stickers come on nail)
PROS
-Very easy to apply
-Needed very minimal filing
-Fit was pretty good, though not perfect
-Durable
CONS
-Fit could've been a little better
-Nails were pretty thin
TOTAL WEAR TIME: 4 DAYS
(one popped off so I decided to remove the rest)
Kiss Gel Fantasy
Type: press-on (stickers included)
PROS
-Somewhat easy to apply
CONS
-Requires you to troubleshoot what sticker size to use
-Required trimming and filing to get to the right length/ shape
-Stickers didn't fit fully across my entire nail which left certain areas not secure
TOTAL WEAR TIME: 2 DAYS
(ended up removing them because they weren't a good fit)
Glamnetic Nails
Type: Glue-On (Glue included)
PROS
-Easy to apply (once you're familiar with glueing nails on)
-Fit my natural nails really well
-Durable
-After removal, my nails did not feel weak or brittle and had no obvious signs of damage
CONS
-A bit more pointy than I prefer (I like a more rounded tip)
TOTAL WEAR TIME: 5 DAYS
(could've gotten another couple days out of them, but had to remove them for a project I was working on!)
