They’ve been my go-to for a quick and long-lasting mani.
If you’re anything like me, you have a love-hate relationship with gel manicure. Yes, they look amazing and can last weeks longer than a regular manicure, but after a while your nails start to show signs of damage. A couple years ago, I finally decided that gel manis would be for special occasions and I’d just deal with having bare nails. And while I considered using press on nails, I couldn’t find a brand that actually worked for me. I have long and wide nail beds, so my options were pretty limited. Until now!
Enter OPI and their new(ish) press on collection.
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Honestly it was love after the first set. They lasted three weeks and I actually had a hard time soaking them off when I was ready to change the set. And there was no damage to my natural nail. Yes, I had to really buff out the excess glue left on my nail, but all I had to use was a wooden cuticle stick to pop the nail off. Plus, I recently discovered that KISS makes a glue remover, and it’s been a major game changer for me.
I think one of the things I loved most about these press ons is how thick they are. I know one of the drawbacks to press on nails is that they constantly fall off or feel very flimsy, but I found that if I spent the extra time to prep my nails by buffing and dehydrating the nail, I got the best application and only had to reapply one or two nails over a three week period. They’re still easy to cut and file if I want to change the shape, which I often do because I prefer a round nail than an almond or stiletto shape.
The other thing I liked is that they come in a variety of fun colours and finishes. From plain white and chrome to super-cute nail art, too, there’s something for every mood I’m in. OPI even came out with a Hello Kitty and Wicked collection in the last year and they were so good. I would definitely love some more options, as they haven’t expanded their regular collection since it’s launch, but a girl can hope!
Do you wear press ons? What are your favourite brands? Tell me in the comments!
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