Press-on nails are finished, ready-to-wear nail sets: already shaped and decorated, they are matched to each nail and stuck on with nail glue or adhesive tabs, with no gel or lamp needed. M1 Nail & Beauty Supply stocks handmade sets, JOYME ready-made sets, heat-changing tips, kids press-ons, blank tips, prep kits and storage boxes, mostly from MNBS.
Types of press-on nails
| Type | Best for | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Handmade press-on sets | Clients who want a finished, designed set; each comes in Small or Medium. | Handmade 24155-6, Handmade 24153-4, Handmade 24159-60 |
| Ready-made sets | Retail and quick wear: glossy, decorated and heat-changing designs. | JOYME A38E240, JOYME Glossy A30E015, JOYME Fancy A31G03, Heat Changing A73E288 |
| Kids press-ons | Parties, play and gift bags, with character and animal designs. | Kid B, Kid Bunny B, Kid Pop Mart C, Kid #9, Kid DIY Kit L |
| Blank tips and gel strips | Painting your own sets, or a peel-and-stick gel strip instead of a tip. | Mix Color Soft Nail Tips (100pcs), Kid Nail Tips (100pcs), JOYME Gel Nail Strips #66 |
| Prep kits and storage | Prepping nails before application and keeping sets sorted. | Prep Kit 3in1, Prep Kit 5in1, Acrylic Storage Box A |
How to choose press-on nails
- Press-on or soft gel tip. Press-ons are finished designs clients can put on themselves; soft gel tips are blank salon tips bonded with gel under a lamp and then coloured by the technician.
- Glue or tabs. Nail glue holds longest; adhesive tabs are gentler and easier to take off for a weekend or an event.
- Sell the prep with the set. A prep kit next to the press-ons at the counter helps clients get them to stay on.
- Store by size. A divided box keeps reusable sets in order between wears.
Related: Nail glue, Soft gel tips, Plastic tips, Nail stickers & tape, All nail tips & forms
Press-on nails FAQ
What is the difference between press-on nails and soft gel tips?
Press-on nails are finished sets, already coloured and decorated, that go on with glue or adhesive tabs and need no lamp. Soft gel tips are blank salon tips bonded with gel and cured under a UV/LED lamp, then coloured by the technician. Press-ons suit retail and quick wear; soft gel tips are a salon service.
How do I make press-on nails stay on longer?
Prep is most of it: push back the cuticle, remove the shine with a buffer, wipe the nail clean and let it dry. Choose a tip that covers the nail from sidewall to sidewall, use nail glue rather than tabs for longer wear, and press each nail down firmly for several seconds.
Can press-on nails be reused?
Often, if they were put on with adhesive tabs or taken off gently. Soak the fingers in warm, soapy water to loosen them, never pry them off, and clean the old glue or tab off the back. Store the set by size and reapply with fresh glue or tabs.
Order online for in-store pickup at our Markham, Ontario store, usually ready in 2 to 4 hours, or have your order shipped anywhere in Canada.