Today I have a review of Pretty Woman Designer nails, 24 pack press on nails. These retails for $7.99 USD on Pretty Womans site as well as in Walmarts in the US. I did receive these to test out for you and I have been putting them to the test for over a month to give you all the gory details.
Firstly, these nails come in 15 different designs, 5 different nail shapes and 3 different lengths as well. Each pack contains 24 nails which come in 12 different sizes, each nail has a number inscribed on the bottom so you can pair them easily. Also in the pack are 30 adhesive nail tabs, nail glue, an applicator, a nail file and a cuticle stick. One of the things I really appreciated about this kit is that you have the option to chose how you want to stick the nails on; glue or adhesive tabs. Furthermore, fair warning that this was my absolute first time trying on any artificial nails so I really did take my time to test these out to make sure my results were not biased due to my lack of experience.
I received two designs to try out for my blog; the red matte design (square shape, ultra short length) and the blue, black and white geometric design (square shape, medium length).
Application of the nails was fairly easy even though it was my first time. The packaging does not come with detailed instructions because the directions are really simple and there is a small diagram. I did try out both methods of application with the different designs and my favorite way to wear these nails is using the glue. In my experience the glue held the nails in place for a week with no lifting. I did not have any issue showering while wearing these nails and my hair never got caught in them. I did have a couple of nails pop off but in my experience this was due to user error. The first nail that popped off was when I hit my hand against the wall right at the tip of my nail, it did not hurt but the force was enough to make it pop off.
My next nail popped off on my finger that had the shortest nail bed. I do not attribute this specifically to the quality of the glue since for the medium length press on nail, my nail was only long enough to fit at the halfway point. My advice is the pick the nail length similar to yours or file down the artificial nail to fit your nail more so as to prolong the wear of your manicure. Also, the instructions say not to press down on the nail when you are applying glue, this is key. I personally found that when I pressed down on the nail, the glue spilled over the sides and tip of my nail, leaving less on the nail bed to adhere.
Application of the nails with the adhesive tab was really easy, the tabs come in varying sizes so they can fit the nail. The are sticky on both sides so you can use them to get the nail on. This method of application was not my favorite because I felt like I had to apply a lot of pressure onto the nail to make the nail stick. I also felt that the adhesive was not long enough to grip the whole nail bed. The longevity of the adhesive tabs are nothing special, my nails started to pop off after a day. Interestingly enough, even though the nail had popped off, the tab remained sticky so you could just press your nail back on.
Between the two methods, I would recommend using the nail glue since it gives a longer wear. However, if you are interested in these nails for a one night event and want to easily remove or reuse them, the adhesive tabs would be perfect. The adhesive tabs last a day and are easier to keep in your purse for touch ups than the glue would be. In addition the tabs are easily removed off of the nail with the cuticle stick so they can be reused even with the glue. If you use the glue, the nails are somewhat reusable, you will want to make sure the surface is flat and those results will differ depending on how much glue you use. Another important thing to note is that these nails are not indestructible, the design can still scratch off through wear. I wore these nails for 7 days at a time and did not notice any major wear, they held up really nicely.
Removal was very simple for both methods of application. The easiest being the adhesive tabs, you can easily use the cuticle stick provided to pop them off your nail with no pain. The recommended removal method is to soak your nails in nail polish remover for 3-5 minutes. I did not try this method because it seemed a little harsh. What I did instead to remove the nails I had attached with glue was first apply cuticle oil and then slowly push them off with the cuticle stick. This will leave some glue on your nails which you can remove. Do keep in mind that I removed the nails after 7 days so if you are removing them sooner, this method might be painful.
Overall, for the price I really do enjoy these designer nails. They provide a quick and easy manicure with a really decent wear time. My absolute favorite thing about these nails is how they fit the cuticle; the curve of the nail is so lovely that it is not obvious you are wearing fake nails. Also because of the curve I feel like they fit my nail very nicely which helps the wear.
Leave me a comment below if you've tried any of Pretty Womans designer nails or which brand you love for press on nails!
