Best stick on nails for a DIY nail makeover, tried and tested

You need not sit in the salon for hours to tap into the ubiquitous tortoiseshell nail trend. A simple stick-on-and-go is all you need for these stylish almond-shaped press-ons from Nails Inc. There are 24 in the pack so you have multiple sets and spares if mishaps occur.

These magical press-ons will add a touch of sparkle to your look and are sure to ignite compliments everywhere you go, especially when the light catches them. They have a square shape and come as 24 in the pack. You will notice immediately how each individual nail has a sturdy but customisable construction and glitter finish.

This design comes as part of a collaboration between affordable Gen-Z makeup label Lottie London and celebrity artist KimKim. The latter is known for decorating the nails of celebrities from Kourtney Kardashian to Dua Lipa. The short, rounded almond shape is adorned with a glossy gel finish and has a vibrant colour-blocking design with pops of fuschia, orange and nude.

You may already know SHRINE for its collection of vegan, cruelty-free and lively hair dye but the brand’s offering expands to another festival favourite, press-on nails. This design has a psychedelic, circular design with bold tonal hues.

Rave Nailz is a US brand (so pay attention to shipping costs) but the designs are unlike anything else on the market so if you’re planning a bulk buy of whimsical, intricately detailed designs, it is very much worth the extra postage price.

This celestial theme offers a dreamy look with its matte pastel lavender backdrop and dreamy white detail. The high-quality construction makes them chip and crack-proof.

Minimalistic makeup has transformed the contour, bake and heavy layers that defined the pre-lockdown aesthetic and it’s expanding into nailcare too. Tap into the barely-there aesthetic with these coffin-shaped nails that have a nude colourway.

These squareletto-shaped beauties bring a touch of romance all year round with their pretty heart motif. To make the application process as seamless as possible, they are layered with an adhesive pad as well as glue to keep them firmly affixed for up to a week.

This intricate style is one you may have attempted with your at-home mani but if you were unable to achieve the eye-catching design by hand, this is a way to faux your skills. The base is semi-sheer and layered with pastel hues and a glitter line detail. They are handpainted to order where you can select the shape of your choosing, from coffin to oval as well as the size.

The classic French mani is given a metallic twist with chrome tips. Created with gel polish and a natural-looking colourway, this set is almost indistinguishable from your true nails. This design is also made to order and the shape and length can be customised too.

Keep your mani simple with this berrylicious colourway. Elegant Touch is offering this design with a high-shine finish set on a squoval shape. From the pigmented polish to the quality construction, you get a salon-like mani for a fraction of the price.

The alternative French mani is a huge trend and one set to endure no matter the season. Keep it Classy with this set that takes a more triangular shape to the design in the classic colourways. These are hard-wearing press-ons that will stand the test of time.

Bring the summer feeling no matter the weather with the adorable flower pattern set on these press-ons. This design may just be your favourite manicure you’ve ever had, from the quality construction to the utmost attention to detail paid to the polish. Choose the length, size and your preferred shape.

Simple but effective, these press-on nails prove that a single dot can make a big impact. They may not be the most natural-looking nails on the list but they certainly make a statement with the long silhouette, almond shape and contrast black dot on pink.

Made for dreamers, the abstract constellation design of these falsies will capture your attention for hours. They come in a contemporary square shape with different sizes on offer.

If the white colourway pictured is not for you, fear not as this unique swirl design where each finger is adorned with a subtle deviation from the previous comes in six different shades, including a bold red, pastel blue and unmissable forest green. Applied correctly and you’ll find these last weeks and are even reusable.