You may be thinking, “Glamnetics press ons? Press ons in general? Really? You?”
I don’t blame you. They’re out of character. They’re not something I’d normally go for. A freak set of circumstances led me to try them, so here’s what I think.
First: if you’re new here, I like doing my own nails. I do DIY gel polish or overlay manicures. Lately, I’ve done them less often because I’ve needed to prioritize my time in other ways (though I’m getting back into doing my nails because I feel better with them done).
I don’t use glue-on or press-on nails. In fact, the last time I used press-ons was when I was a literal child. The closest I’ve come to a false tip is Gel-X, which I tried once and ultimately deemed not for me.
So, as I am now a thirty-something, suffice it to say, press-ons have evolved. Glamnetics Press Ons kit is cute enough, and I was pleasantly surprised. For only ~$7, they featured:
- a short, approachable length suitable for folks who need to do things with their hands, vs gazing at them in admiration.
- adhesive tabs pre-installed on the nails, so all you do is peel the backing and stick.
- prep supplies included in the package (small buffer and cuticle pusher).
- a fair (but not amazing) number of sizes.