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19 Poppin' Press-Ons To Try When You Don't Have Time For the Nail Salon

Missy Elliott said it best: “If you a fly gal, get your nails done!"
19 Poppin’ Press-Ons To Try When You Don’t Have Time For the Nail Salon
By Jennifer Ford · Updated October 26, 2020

Manicures have always been a quintessential part of our beauty routine. Unfortunately, so has the grueling nail salon wait. Luckily, we can shave hours off a professional paint job with pretty press-on kits instead. There’s a bank of bold and beautiful options that actually look like the real thing and you don’t have to sacrifice a lot of money for them.

And unlike the UV lights your hands have to sit under for a gel set, press-ons are generally healthier for your digits. Instead of securing them with an acrylic, you can secure them with stickers or adhesive so they don’t damage your nail beds. In fact, a gang of our favorite celebs are able to switch out their manis so frequently because they depend on press-ons from their glam squad. 

If you want to freshen up your fingertips like the A-list this season, peruse 20 poppin’ press-ons below. 

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01
Lime Crime Pop On Nails in Storm

These chromatic nails look like a unicorn party on your fingertips.

19 Poppin’ Press-Ons To Try When You Don’t Have Time For the Nail Salon
available at Lime Crime $10 Buy Here
02
imPRESS One Step Gel Manicure in One Shine Day

This express one week mani doesn’t require glue to apply or acetone to remove. 

19 Poppin’ Press-Ons To Try When You Don’t Have Time For the Nail Salon
available at Walmart $6 Buy Here
03
NeverTooMuchGlitter Rainbow Boho Sunshine Stiletto Nails

 

Radiate good energy from your fingertips with these boho-inspired nails.

19 Poppin’ Press-Ons To Try When You Don’t Have Time For the Nail Salon
available at Etsy $32 Buy Here
04
H&M Press On Nails in Get The Point

Pop these matte stilettos on to get your nail nail game on point.

19 Poppin’ Press-Ons To Try When You Don’t Have Time For the Nail Salon
available at H&M $8 Buy Here
05
ECBASKET Metallic False Nails

These prismatic nails reflect a rainbow of colors.

19 Poppin’ Press-Ons To Try When You Don’t Have Time For the Nail Salon
available at Amazon $5 Buy Here
06
BaroquenNails Gold Chrome Drip Nails

These press on nails are dripping in glamour.

19 Poppin’ Press-Ons To Try When You Don’t Have Time For the Nail Salon
available at Etsy $31 Buy Here
07
Forever 21 Glitter Press-On Manicure

For the gal who needs a little sparkle. 

19 Poppin’ Press-Ons To Try When You Don’t Have Time For the Nail Salon
available at Forever 21 $5 Buy Here
08
ESZakka Holographic Gel Nails

You can get these mystical gel nails in four different shapes: round, stiletto, square and short square.

19 Poppin’ Press-Ons To Try When You Don’t Have Time For the Nail Salon
available at Etsy $18+ Buy Here
09
Forever 21 Holographic Press-On Manicure

Holographic art is always trending and this multidimensional design will take your flat manicures to the next level.

19 Poppin’ Press-Ons To Try When You Don’t Have Time For the Nail Salon
available at Forever 21 $5 Buy Here
10
Forever 21 Metallic Press-On Manicure

Your French manicure has nothing on these metallic tips.

19 Poppin’ Press-Ons To Try When You Don’t Have Time For the Nail Salon
available at Forever 21 $5 Buy Here
11
Forever 21 Matte Press On Manicure

It’s easy to see that these frosted mauve tips are everything. 

19 Poppin’ Press-Ons To Try When You Don’t Have Time For the Nail Salon
available at Forever 21 $5 Buy Here
12
Kiss Gel Fantasy Nail Kit in Freshen Up

Keep your mani sweet and simple with this pink shade. 

19 Poppin’ Press-Ons To Try When You Don’t Have Time For the Nail Salon
available at Walmart $7 Buy Here
13
Forever 21 Rose Gold Press On Manicure

These pretty press-ons are perfect for wedding season.

19 Poppin’ Press-Ons To Try When You Don’t Have Time For the Nail Salon
available at Forever 21 $5 Buy Here
14
Fing’rs Prints Runway Ready Nails in Style Icon

All roads lead to this geo-print design for your next manicure.

19 Poppin’ Press-Ons To Try When You Don’t Have Time For the Nail Salon
available at Walmart $11 Buy Here
15
imPRESS One Step Gel Manicure in Flash Mob

What’s not to love about these waterproof press-on gel nails?

19 Poppin’ Press-Ons To Try When You Don’t Have Time For the Nail Salon
available at Walmart $6 Buy Here
16
Fing’rs Prints Street Beat Nails in Haute Mess

Press on this holographic print.

19 Poppin’ Press-Ons To Try When You Don’t Have Time For the Nail Salon
available at Walmart $9 Buy Here
17
House of Holland Luxe by Elegant Touch Diamond Diva Nails

What’s better than diamond digits?

19 Poppin’ Press-Ons To Try When You Don’t Have Time For the Nail Salon
available at ASOS $21 Buy Here
18
imPRESS Press-On Manicure in Tweetheart

Every girl boss needs these power nails in her possession.

19 Poppin’ Press-Ons To Try When You Don’t Have Time For the Nail Salon
available at Target $6 Buy Here
19
H&M Press-On Nails in Iceberg

For the minimalist.

19 Poppin’ Press-Ons To Try When You Don’t Have Time For the Nail Salon
available at H&M $8 Buy Here
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