In case you do your nails at dwelling, you perceive the wrestle of discovering cheap, high-quality, easy-to-use nail merchandise, and you aren’t alone. 

I’ve spent a lot of my time looking for one of the best methodology of doing my nails at dwelling. I even had my very own UV lamp and gel nail polish set, however after some time, the polish dried up and I needed to throw them away. After that, I resorted to going to the salon for particular events solely.

Then COVID-19 hit and the choice to go to the salon was out the window. At this cut-off date, the salons are open for essentially the most half, however some simply really feel extra comfy doing it themselves within the consolation of their very own dwelling. 

As somebody who feels safer avoiding the salon, I discovered what seemed prefer to be the proper resolution: press-on nails. Particularly, I used to be intrigued by the model Glamnetics. You may need even heard of them earlier than as a result of the corporate is throughout social media continuously selling its merchandise. From the critiques, I noticed of their magnificence merchandise they appear like a trusted firm and other people like what they’ve to supply.

I knew after I noticed the promotion, I needed to strive the press-on nails for myself. 

I positioned my order and bitterly, I obtained my nails after two weeks, regardless that I had particularly paid for the quicker transportation charge. Nevertheless, let’s transfer to the primary attraction.

That is how my bundle arrived.

How the Product Got here

The packaging of the product did really feel considerably low-cost, however that needs to be anticipated after solely paying about $15. I ordered the press-on nails within the shade “Angel,” which had been all white, almond-shaped and within the brief model in accordance with Glamnetics. 

Pictured is how the product got here. Picture by Nickie Hayes.

Within the field got here quite a lot of gadgets: one alcohol pad to wash the nails earlier than software, one nail file, the glue, a cuticle pusher and naturally, the press-on nails. After anticipating the arrival for some time, I used to be intrigued to open the bundle and see every thing inside. My first impression was that these nails aren’t “short,” as claimed on the web site. 

Pictured is all that was included within the bundle. Picture by Nickie Hayes. 

Nail Sizes Used

My fingers are small, so once I noticed the size of the nails it was fairly intimidating. As properly, from what I might collect, this product may match greatest with people whose fingers and nails are barely bigger or average-sized. For anybody who considers their fingers to be massive, I have no idea if this product would work as a result of the precise press-on nails could also be too small. 

Left Hand

Pinky Finger: Measurement “9”

Ring Finger: Measurement “7”

Center Finger: Measurement “6.5”

Pointer Finger: Measurement “7”

Thumb: Measurement “3”

Proper Hand

Pinky Finger: Measurement “9”

Ring Finger: Measurement “6”

Center Finger: Measurement “6.5”

Pointer Finger: Measurement “6”

Thumb: Measurement “2”

I ended up submitting a few of the nails to create a customized dimension for myself, to ensure they match my nails correctly and got a good check. As properly, this made them look as pure as potential to suit my extra square-shaped cuticles in comparison with the rounded press-on nails. There was just one nail I ought to have ended up sizing as much as match extra snuggly. I used bigger sizes for the nails on my proper hand, my dominant hand. 

The Utility Course of

For the appliance, I cannot lie, I had some difficulties. The glue that was supplied within the equipment didn’t have essentially the most exact applicator in order that in flip made the method rather more troublesome. The glue got here in a particularly small tube, so it was arduous to govern. As properly, the nail glue that got here within the equipment irritated my pores and skin, inflicting a slight burning sensation. 

However, I ended up utilizing a unique nail glue that I had already owned, and I had no points with irritation. I used “Kiss Brush-On Nail Glue” and this made the method go a lot smoother. Nevertheless, Glamnetics does promote a brush-on nail glue on their web site, however that isn’t included. 

The primary nail I utilized had method an excessive amount of glue on it, consequently flooding the nail. I discovered one of the best software for the glue was to use it to my nail and the press-on nail, as directed. Particularly, I positioned the glue on the center of my nail after which utilized a lightweight coat all around the backside half of the press-on nail. 

In case you are already accustomed to making use of press-on nails, I’m certain this course of could be a lot simpler for you than it was for me. These would in all probability be a breeze to use.

Going again to the size of the nails once more, I’d not take into account these to be brief. I perceive to amass the right almond form, a bit additional size is required, however this gave the impression to be barely extreme. In comparison with what I noticed on the web site, these seemed to be for much longer. Though, that is coming from somebody who retains their nails extraordinarily brief.

These had been the nails simply after making use of. As you may see, the primary nail I utilized was the center finger, the place I initially flooded the nail with glue. Picture by Nickie Hayes. 

After I completed making use of the nails, I ended up submitting them right down to my desired form and size. I needed them to be much less sharp as a result of I’ve a kitten and didn’t wish to find yourself poking her with them. These are undoubtedly customizable. 

Within the final a part of the appliance course of, I removed the surplus glue that had gotten onto my fingers and nail beds. It was simple to get the entire extra glue off with just a few heat water.

ORIGINAL PHOTO BY NICOLE HAYES

Pictured is the ultimate product of how the nails turned out, after a couple of days of sporting them. Picture by Nickie Hayes.

Last Ideas and Taking Them Off

My remaining ideas of the press-on nails and the entire course of had been virtually all good issues. They had been comfy and simple to put on. Plus, it felt like I had simply gotten my nails achieved for a fourth of the price. 

In case you are inquisitive about attempting out these for your self, I’d extremely advocate buying a nail glue with a brush applicator, having an additional nail file readily available and a buffing block. I didn’t trouble utilizing the nail file within the equipment as a result of it was simply too small. Additionally, I ended up utilizing my buffing block to get the perimeters of the nail to be as clear and clean as potential. It was extraordinarily useful to have the buffing block and I’d not have been capable of make the nails look as good with out it. 

I ended up sporting these nails for a full week, after which I soaked them off. I had put them via my regular week together with work, college and anything I’d often do in my day-to-day life, and I had minimal points with them. The one main structural drawback I had with the nails was that one of many nails cut up down the center in the course of the center of the week-long put on check. I used to be nonetheless capable of put on the nail, however by the tip of the week, the nail had cracked utterly, and the tip broke off. Although, you possibly can simply soak off one particular person nail and substitute it. 

To take the nails off you soak them in heat water for quarter-hour. I had no drawback taking them off after that, they usually type of simply peeled off. There was no want to drag them off and harm my pure nails. 

I’d extremely take into account buying these once more in a unique shade and advocate them to another person who additionally doesn’t like going to the salon. They labored in addition to I assumed they might for the value.  I can formally say that I’ve one more reason to not go to the salon once more, and also you do too.