Nail glue bonds a nail tip, press-on nail or wrap to the natural nail; tube glues and resins air-dry, while gel tip adhesives cure under a UV/LED lamp. M1 Nail & Beauty Supply stocks tip glue, brush-on resin, gel adhesive and press-on jelly glue from IBD, CND, DND, KDS, USN, BeBeauty, LaPalm, JING and ONME, single or by the bag and box.
Types of nail glue
| Type | Best for | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Tip glue tubes | Plastic tips and quick fixes at the station. | KDS Nail Glue, Volcano Spa Nail Glue, USN Nail Glue 2 ml, DND Nail Tip Glue, ibd 5 Second Ultra Fast 2 g, SNP Forever Nail Glue |
| Liquid bond and brush-on resin | A thin liquid adhesive for tips; a thicker resin for wraps and repairs with filler powder. | CND Liquid Bond 0.5 oz, ibd 5 Second Brush On Gel Resin 6 g |
| Gel tip adhesive | Attaching soft gel tips with a gel that cures under the lamp. | JING JS14 Gel Tips Glue 16 ml, ONME Solid Nail Tips Gel 30 g, Baoshiman Nail Adhesives 16 ml |
| Press-on jelly glue | Removable press-on nails the client can take off at home. | Removable Jelly Glue A (2 pcs), Removable Jelly Glue C (4 pcs), Removable Jelly Glue D (4 pcs) |
| Bags and boxes | Stocking every station, or selling glue at the front desk. | KDS 10 pc bag, KDS 250 pcs box, Volcano Spa 10 pcs bag, Volcano Spa 250 pcs box, USN 200 pcs box, BeBeauty 250 pcs box |
How to choose nail glue
- Match the glue to the tip. Plastic tips and press-ons go on with tube glue or liquid bond; soft gel tips go on with a gel adhesive cured under a lamp.
- Thin or thick. A thin glue sets fast in the tip well; a thick brush-on resin fills gaps and suits wraps and repairs.
- Buy by the box for stations: KDS, Volcano Spa, USN and BeBeauty tubes come in bags and boxes.
- Cap it straight away. Air-dry glue hardens in an open nozzle, so wipe the tip and close the tube after each use.
Related: Plastic tips, Soft gel tips, Press-on nails, Nail glue remover, All tips & forms
Nail glue FAQ
Tube glue, resin or gel adhesive: which nail glue should I use for tips?
Tube glue is thin and sets in seconds, for plastic tips and quick fixes. Brush-on resin is thicker and fills gaps, so it suits wraps and repairs. Gel tip adhesive cures under a UV/LED lamp and is made for soft gel tips. When in doubt, use the glue the tip maker recommends.
What glue is best for press-on nails?
Jelly glue tabs hold a press-on nail for a shorter time and peel off without soaking, which suits clients who change looks often. Liquid nail glue holds longer but has to be soaked off. Clean and lightly buff the natural nail first so either one sticks.
How do I take off nails that were glued on?
Soak the nails in acetone or a nail glue remover until the glue softens, then ease the tips off; do not pry them off dry. If glue bonds skin, soak it in warm soapy water and ease it apart. Finish with cuticle oil.
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