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Affordable Press-On Nails That Actually Last💅🏽 (Beginner-Friendly) & Tools

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Salon nails without the salon price. These affordable press-on nails and must-have tools keep my nails looking fresh for 1–2 weeks at a time. Perfect for beginners who want an easy, everyday set that doesn’t pop off after a day. Affiliate link
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Press-On Nails

 
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My go-to everyday nails. These are perfect. My nails beds are kind of in between size. They aren't to big but they aren't to small either. They are in between sizes. But these are perfect. They come with 28 nails. A nail file. And nail glue. I person...
Nails by KISS Your Official Source for Salon Quality Nails & DIY Manicure Kits
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Love my classy nails. I wore these for a wedding. And everybody swore I went to a salon. Nope! Press-ons
KISS Classy Press On Glue Nails - Exclusive Only
 
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Who can argue with the price when you get a full months worth of nails. I meeeeeeeean…c’mon
Press-on Nails | False Nail Tips | Nail Glue - BTArtboxnails
 
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If it doesn’t have 4.0 ✨ or more. I don’t even bother. This look like you got your nails done at the salon. I promise you
French Tip Nails
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SHEIN always has the cutest, minimal press on nails. And they are my favorite budget finds
French Tips Nails
 
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One of my favorite colors to wear. I like my nails, simple
Milk White Nails
 
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Beautiful Neutrals
Modelones Pure White Short Square Press Nails

Glue - Acetone- Nail Glue Remover

 
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Salon quality nail glue. This is my baby. I keep these on heavy 🔁 I cannot live without this glue. My nails last weeks
5 pcs KDS Nail Tip Glue - Super Bond 0.07 oz
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I used this first before KDS. Prep really good when using this glue. The first time I used it I had 3 nails pop off. Prep, prep, prep
KISS PowerFlex Maximum Speed Nail Glue - 0.10 oz.
 
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Do you use Nail glue remover? Or Acetone? I was strictly acetone until I came across this. The only time I used acetone now is removing my nail lacquer
Beetles Nail Glue Remover 20ml for False Nails
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I buy in bulk when it comes to this one too
CALA Product | Super Nail Glue
 
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This one. Yeah. The girls were definitely right about this one
Beauty Secrets Drip & Clog Proof Nail Glue
 
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Best Acetone for removing gel, acrylic, lacquer and press-on
Beauty Depot
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Tools

 
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Nail art brushes I use for clean-up and when I’m doing a regular mani
Nail Brushes
 
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First time using a pumice stone nail pusher. I keep these on hand when I don’t want to use my glass cuticle pusher. I like options
Stone Cuticle Pusher
 
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Do you buff your nails?
Nail Buffers
 
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Glass Nail file by Bona Fide Beauty. The first one I ever purchased.
Boba Fide Beauty Glass Nail File
 
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Glass nail file. Boba Fide beauty is the best. This is the only place I get my nail tools from
Boba Fide Beauty Glass Nail File
 
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I use these art brushes for clean-up.
Nail Brushes
 
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All jokes aside. This glass cuticle pusher changed the way I do my nails. If you haven’t tried any glass nail, specifically Czech glass nails tools. I’m telling you. You will see a huge difference in your nail growth
Glass Cuticle Pusher
 
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I love that sharp clean-up. Freshly done hand. Moisturized. Cuticles FRESH TO DEF!!!! So I have to keep my cuticle nipper
Cuticle Nippers
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I use this after all of my filing and buffing. Comes in handy
Extra Big Powder Brush
 
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Because I work only with my natural nails. I have to make sure they are well taken care of. So when I’m not doing my press-ons. I use these Teenitor nail files for upkeep
Teenitor 6 pcs Nail File & Buffer Set

Nail Primers & Dehydrators

 
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Oldie but goodie. My mom use to use this back in the day. Now I do. Great primer to have in your nail kit.
ibd Nail Primer
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Holy-grail. Hands down. Love Mia Secrets Nail dehydrator and primer. This is my prep step
Mia Secrets
 
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If your looking for a more affordable option. Use this for nail prep
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Another gem I found on Amazon while scrolling aimlessly. I didn’t think this would be as good as it is. I didn’t read the reviews and I just took a chance. Another I will continuously repurchase
modelones 15ml Nail Dehydrator & Primer

Cuticle & Hand Cream

 
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My favorite cuticle pen
Bliss Kiss Crisp Nail Oil Cuticle Pen
 
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$3. I meeeeeean…c’mon and it’s very hydrating
Cuticle Oil Pen - Nail Cuticle Protector
 
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This is a banger. Smells good, hydrates and I love it’s a roller ball. Pop it in my bag and out the door
essie Apricot Cuticle Oil & Nail Treatment
 
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This is my everyday. I keep this in my bag. It absorbs so well into the hands
Lanolin Products for Hands + Body | Lanolips USA
 
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Chef’s Kiss. Your cuticles BEST FRIEND. Makes your hands look so good
Shea Better Vanilla Cashmere Lotion by eos - Hand Cream
 
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Although this says, “Body Lotion” I do not use this on my body. I specifically use this on my hands. I love this. I truly do. My hands look so much better when I use this. And what I love most about it. It’s not greasy
Age Renew Crepe Corrector Body Lotion
 
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So I use my hands a lot. And when I need something heavy duty and rich. This is my go-to
Hand Creams | Weleda Body Care