
This is my formal apology for my years, perhaps even decades, of maligning press-on nails. In all fairness to myself, this wasn’t blind prejudice; up until the last couple of years, the glue on options were of subpar quality and visually uninspiring. But six months ago, I tried a pair and was surprised by the advancements that have been made in the sector. I’ve been on a press-on nail testing bonanza ever since, and it’s led me to Glamnetic’s Mertini Press-On Nails, which have elicited compliments of the highest degree in addition to lasting three weeks.
Glamnetic is one of the press-on nail brands du jour. The colors and designs are plentiful (they range from classic reds to Hello Kitty nail art), the lengths go from super short to long, and the shapes include everything from almond to squoval (square-oval). The Mertini style, which I wore during three weeks of traveling through Italy, is a pink cat eye design with a raised foil border accent that shimmers in the sun and boosts my endorphins.
Glamnetic Mertini Press-On Nails
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In the pre-pandemic world, I would spend upwards of $150 on a new set of nail art every three weeks. It was an expensive but worth-it expense for me—long, gaudy nails make me feel more like myself. But I have since lost the patience for the hours spent in a salon chair and reallocated those funds to different trivial pursuits (vintage David Lynch shirts). With these Glamnetic press-ons, I’m getting the same design fix, long-lasting prowess, and “oh my god, where did you do your nails?” questions, but at a fraction of the cost.
Each set of Glamnetic press-ons comes with a mini nail file/buffer, nail glue, alcohol wipe, and 30 individual nails in 15 different sizes. Its nail glue will do you fine, but if you’re heavy-handed (me) or want to feel maximum security, I recommend Beauty Secret’s viral-for-a-reason nail glue.
Head to Amazon and Glamnetic to shop the brand’s Mertini Press-On Nails. This set has lasted through clumsy attempts at shoving my carry-on suitcase in the bulkhead, very intense scrubbing of the grout in my bathroom, and the usual wear and tear.
Beauty Secrets Drip and Clog Proof Nail Glue
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Glamnetic Rose Press-On Nails
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Glamnetic Honeymoon Press-On Nails
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Glamnetic Sheer Pink Press-On Nails
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