Press On Nails

Soft Gel Press On Nails

Press on nails are the quickest way to a salon-finish manicure at home: no polish, no drying time and no lamp. Every Holy Grail Nail set is MABS soft gel, hand-finished with real gel polish, with 30 or 32 nails (15 or 16 sizes per hand, depending on the style) so each nail gets a true fit. Wear them for up to 2 weeks with nail glue, or reuse the same set again and again with adhesive tabs.

Choosing Your Press-On Nails

Glue or Adhesive Tabs?

Nail glue gives you up to 2 weeks of wear from a single application. Adhesive tabs wear for a few days at a time but let you reuse the same set again and again, so one purchase covers several occasions.

Find Your Shape and Length

Soft gel trims and files without cracking, so any set can be customised. For a tapered, elongating silhouette straight out of the box, browse our almond press-on nails. Chasing the magnetic velvet look instead? Try Foxy, our cat eye press on nails.

Why Soft Gel Beats Hard Plastic

Soft gel flexes with your natural nail, so it feels lighter and looks more natural than rigid false nails. With 15 or 16 sizes per hand in every set, you can match a size to each nail instead of making one size fit all.

How to Apply Press On Nails

1. Push back your cuticles and wipe each nail clean and dry.
2. Lay out a size for every nail before you start.
3. Apply a thin layer of nail glue for up to 2 weeks of wear, or an adhesive tab for a few days you can repeat.
4. Press each nail on from the cuticle line and hold firmly for 60 seconds.
5. File the tips to the length and shape you want.

Press On Nails: Your Questions

How long do press on nails last?

Up to 2 weeks with nail glue. With adhesive tabs they wear for a few days at a time, and you can reapply the same set with fresh tabs.

Are press on nails reusable?

Yes. Applied with adhesive tabs, the same soft gel set can be worn again and again. Glue gives the longest single wear but is not designed for reuse.

How do I find the right size?

Each set includes 15 or 16 sizes per hand. Before you apply, match a size to every nail: it should cover your nail from side to side without touching the skin.

Do press on nails need a UV lamp?

No. Press-ons need no lamp at all. If you love a cured gel finish, see our semi cured gel nail wraps.

How do I remove press on nails?

Soak your hands in warm water with a few drops of dish soap for 10 to 15 minutes, then gently lift each nail from the cuticle end. Nails worn with adhesive tabs lift off with a cuticle stick slid under the edge and can be reused with fresh tabs. Full steps are on our application and removal page.

Are they vegan?

Yes. Every Holy Grail Nail product is HEMA-free and vegan.

Want the full walkthrough? Read the complete press-on nails guide.