The Press-On Nails That Get Me More Compliments Than Any Other Beauty Product
This is my secret for a perfect mani in 5 minutes.
Some people always have a perfect manicure. I'm not one of those people. As a beauty editor, I know my nails should look perfect all the time, but I'll be the first to admit I'm really bad at keeping them up. I'm rough on my nails. I play guitar and often keep my nails short. I am always typing out articles, and sometimes I just want to go for speed. I'm also really bad at painting my own nails. And while I love getting my nails done by a professional, that's a rare treat.
But there are times when I really do want my nails to look amazing, and unfortunately I'm usually crunched for time when that happens. Thankfully, I found a nail product that is so easy to use, looks incredible, and takes about 5 minutes to complete the manicure. The best part is that I always get endless compliments about my nails when I use it.
I've probably gotten more compliments on this specific product than any other beauty product I've used, and I've tested A LOT of beauty products over the years, including nail products. I was once an editor at not one, but two nail magazines, afterall (NAILPRO and Nail It!). I've gotten compliments in elevators, at the grocery store, and at beauty editor brunches. People often ask me where I got my nails done when I wear this particular product. I recommend it to everyone all the time because it's simply the beauty-related thing I get asked about the most. And when I tell people I'm wearing press-on nails they can't believe it.
The product is imPRESS Press-On Nails No Glue Mani. Specifically, it's the colorFX styles which have a cat-eye-like effect to them that seem to mesmerize everyone and get me the attention. ImPRESS Beauty press-on nails range in price between around $5.75-$11.49, and include 30 nails in the box. I can usually get two manicures out of them.
I don't like to use glue-on press-on manicures, but I prefer the tape on/sticky tab ones. The problem with these types of press-ons is that with many brands they don't even last a day. If you're lucky, they might last a few days. I know because I’ve tested out a lot of the most popular brands. ImPRESS nails, on the other hand, usually last me around two weeks. During that time, I'm medium rough on my nails. When I take the press-on nails off, my nails are healthy and in great condition–not damaged at all.
While my favorite imPRESS styles are from the colorFX nail collection, the brand also makes a range of no glue mani press-on shapes and styles, including trending nail art and seasonal designs. They also now offer press-on pedicures in matching styles.
So the next time you're in a rush and need to get your nails to look professional-perfect in the next 10 minutes, my beauty secret is to give imPRESS Press-On Nails No Glue Mani a try!
P.S. This is not a sponsored article. While I did originally discover imPRESS nails through samples, that’s how I am able to test many of the products I write about to determine which products are worth recommending to readers. I have bought imPRESS nails on my own as well. I’m a big fan of the product and the professional-quality budget-friendly solution it provides.
A University of Michigan graduate, Lizzy Sherman is an award-winning writer/editor. You can also find her work in publications including Healthline, Sports Illustrated, Yahoo!, MindBodyGreen, Men’s Journal, Bezzy, and more. She has been a featured guest speaker at Cal State University Northridge, Digital LA, and The National Association of Audience Marketing Professionals. When she's not writing, Lizzy enjoys yoga and playing guitar. Follow her on Instagram and Twitter: @zillizy, @zillizy16