The Best Press-On Nails for a Festive Manicure

Going to the salon and having your nails painted takes time and money, and during the busy holiday season, who has extra of both of those? Enter press-on nails. Whether you call them nail stickers, press-ons, or nail wraps, quick and easy DIY manis started trending during the pandemic. Applying your own press-on nails at home is becoming easier and more fun than ever, thanks to brands that offer an affordable range of shapes, colors, and designs. We found some of the best press-on nails out there for making a DIY nail statement. 

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KISS imPRESS Press-on Manicure - Petite

$7 from Walmart

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This press-on nail set comes in a petite size for a natural look. They're easy to apply — just press them on.

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Glamnetic Press On Nails in Sprinkles

$15 from Amazon

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These waterproof nails use glue to stick to your natural nails, and can be worn for up to three weeks — plus, they can be reused again and again, thanks to a seamless removal process that just requires warm water. 

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Candy Lane Glaze Semi-Cured Gel Art

$14 from Ulta

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These gel strips bring the salon experience home, and for much less money than your average gel manicure. The strips cure under a LED lamp and stay put for up to two weeks.

Alpine Retreat Gloss Ultra Shine Gel Palette

$8 from Ulta

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This other variety of nail strips from Dashing Diva works more like a sticker than a gel mani, but offers the same glossy finish as polish.

Nail Polish Strips in Cinnamon Swirl 

$13 from Color Street

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Color Street was one of the original nail sticker brands to start the trend, and can be ordered through independent stylists. The stickers are easy to apply and come off with nail polish remover.

Stick On Gels in Takeoff

$10 from ManiMe

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The brand offers nails in both a standard size and a custom fit, where you scan your nail size via your phone and email it in. The strips peel off with a nail cleanser when you're ready to remove them.

Fall Micro Floral Press-Ons

$10 from Olive and June

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These nails are an environmentally-conscious choice, as they are made from 94% post-consumer recycled materials. Each set contains 42 nails in 21 sizes.

Reusable Pop On Manicure

$22 from Static Nails

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Stick these on bare nails using the brand's nail glue and leave them on for up to 18 days. They can be reused about six times, plus reshaped and painted new colors.

Press On Nails in Ginger Cookies

$15 from Paint Lab

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These non-toxic nails come off easily with soap ,water and a wooden stick. Reviewers say the nails look like your own.

Semi Cured Gel Nail Strips

$14 from Amazon

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These wraps need to be cured via UV light, just like at the salon — but for a fraction of the price. Using them takes a bit of a learning curve, as you'll likely have to file them to fit your fingers.