The Great 2017 Press-On Nails Experiment, Part 5

Wednesday, May 17, 2017

Today we're going to talk about the products that I like when I'm using the press-on nails.

Glue

I know a lot of people on line have complained about the Kiss brand glue that comes with the press-on nails, but I really like it. It sticks for as long as I want it to, i.e., for one week, which is the longest I want to wear a specific set of nails. Each full set comes with a small tube of glue, and the bulk sets come with a larger bottle. You can get the larger bottle here.

Nails

The only brand of nails I tried were the Kiss brand, so take this recommendation with a grain of salt. I like the Kiss nails because they're very thin at the cuticle end, making the fit look more natural. They have a variety of styles, lengths, and colors. You can find them here, but I've found the selection and price is much better in-store. Of the stores I'm willing to go to (yes, I am looking at you, Wal-Mart), I found Walgreen's has the best selection.

Polish

My new favorite polish for any purpose is the Sally Hansen Miracle Gel, in spite of my notoriously poor skills in applying said product. It does not require an ultraviolet or LED light. Instead, you apply the color, then seal it with a separate product. The reason I like this product is because it saves the skin on my hands from extra UV exposure, while still looking like a gel manicure. Beware: the sealant dries to the touch very quickly, but the polish will remain pretty soft for a longer period of time.

Base Coat

I use the OPI Sensitive and Peeling Nail Envy product for my base coat. I've always liked OPI products, and this is no exception. It protects my nails while the nails are applied, and also when I'm taking a break between sets.  

Remover

In order to remove the nails that require nail glue, you have to soak them in acetone, which is a pain the ass. To make this go more quickly, I bought the Kiss All or One artificial nail remover. It's basically a container that has space for your thumb and four fingers and is filled with acetone. The openings have little plastic brushes inside to provide friction in getting the acrylic removed. You still have to soak the nails for 10 minutes, but then the brushes take of the soft acrylic remains with little trouble. You can replace the acetone in the container as needed, so you can buy the container once, then refill it with the cheap generic acetone. You can get the container here, although again it's less expensive in-store.

This will probably be my last entry on this experiment, unless I find something new that really blows my skirt up. Press-On Nails have come a long, long way since the 80's. Enjoy!

Part 1 can be found here.
Part 2 can be found here.
Part 3 can be found here.
Part 4 can be found here.

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