KISS Salon Acrylic French Manicure Set, ‘Leilani’, Medium Length, Nude Square Press-On Nails, Includes Pink Gel Nail Glue 0.07 Oz, Mini Nail File, Manicure Stick, and 28 Fake Nails, 31 Piece Set

I am KISS's biggest fan. I have been using their press ons for many years and am always impressed with the quality and durability.The acrylic french set are a bit thicker than their normal design press ons in my opinion, but they look great on and just like what you get done for $60+ at a salon! They come with many sizes so you can find the right fit for your nails. I have used this set as is and have also painted over it with regular nail polish before (the photo of the red nails are actually this set painted with regular polish!).I follow the application instructions and these nails consistently last 10-14 days for me:1. Nail prep: you don't need to do anything over the top here, but pushing back your cuticles (and trimming them if you want) will help give you a clean surface for application. I don't usually scuff the surface of my nails at all, but that is recommended to help the nails adhere (just a little scruff goes a long way!)2. Choose your nails: Finding the right fit for your nail is SO IMPORTANT to the durability! A nail that is too small or too big will pop off earlier. Sometimes that means I need to file down the edges of a nail that is slightly too large (two of my fingers are very close to the same size but the sets only come with 1 of each size) but it is always worth the extra few seconds to get a good fit. I always go through and layout all 10 nails in order that I will use to make sure I have the best fit possible, and if I need to adjust anything I can do that before I begin to apply.3. Prep your nails part 2: AFTER you have done all the trying on for size and other prep (incl. scuffing if you choose to do that), I use an alcohol wipe to clean off the surface of my nails to make sure they're as oil-free as possible. I then wait a few seconds for that to dry and take care to not touch the surface of my nail again. These alcohol wipes are usually included with the imPress nails (Kiss sister brand with glue sticker tabs instead of glue) but aren't included with the glue-only sets for some reason (but you can get a bulk pack for <$10 on amazon) or DIY it with rubbing alcohol and a cotton ball at home).4. Apply: I usually start from my pinky and work in. I usually leave my index and thumb for last. I am right handed so I do left pinky, left ring, left middle, right pinky, right ring, right middle, right index, right thumb, left index, left thumb. I don't think it really matters, but that gives me the best control. I use the glue provided and apply a dot to the center of my natural nail. Then I press down the press on at a slight angle to make sure the glue spreads out under the nail completely (but try not to use so much glue that it spills over the side!). Then PRESS AND HOLD while the glue dries - I usually aim for at least 10-15 seconds per nail, but I think 30-60 seconds is recommended. 15 seconds can feel like a long time when applying but this is SO IMPORTANT!!5. Clean up anything you want: there is usually a small tab in the middle of the nail from production - it's not really noticeable but I usually file it down a bit just to completely smooth it out for the salon-quality. This is more prevalent on almond shaped nails, less on oval and square. When I file, I do try to hold the nail down as I file just to help the glue hold on. I have also used many KISS nails that are longer than I prefer, so after I apply I clip them with normal nail clippers and then file down (the edges can be sharper if you clip them!). I would recommend getting a salon-quality file if you choose to do this. You CAN file the nails into a new shape with the file provided, but it is MUCH easier with a bigger and stronger file.

Love, love these nails!I hadn’t been able to get my nails done for a while, and a friend recommended these. I’m hooked! They’re gorgeous, durable, and incredibly easy to use—and I’m never going back to the salon again. I get compliments all the time. Don’t hesitate—try them for yourself!

I’ve been doing my nails myself usually using builder gel or full cover tips but have also used acrylic and polygel before. I haven’t had the time or energy to do a full set myself lately so after watching LongHairPrettyNail’s Kiss review on these, I decided to pick up some.They’re much more sturdier than regular press ons and don’t have much (if any) give to them in the extension parts. The nail bed portion is flexible. The length is a nice medium, I’m usually a long/xlong girl but these are work appropriate and easy to handle.Sizing: I had a little issue with sizing since my nail beds are wider than my cuticles meaning that since the nail is tapered in early on, my natural nail would be exposed unless I cut them to nail biting length. I used a 2 for my thumbs, 6 for pointers, 5 for middles, 4 for rings, and 12 for pinkies.I had to file every single cuticle to fit my nail since my cuticles are rounded and the nails had a square shaped cuticle. I did the least filing on my pinkies and thumbs but had to heavily file the ring finger cuticles and sidewalls to make that 4 look decent.Application: I am keen on long lasting nails and usually have trouble with cuticle lifting when my full cover tips grow out and stop molding to my nail shape. Here’s how I prepped to really make them stay. I buffed my natural nails. Wiped with isopropyl alcohol. Applied a dehydrator, max pro bond, and primer. Put on a thin layer of gel base coat, cured, then wiped with isopropyl alcohol. I buffed the base coat lightly then applied dehydrator to it. After filing and prepping the nail, I flicked off any dust. I applied dehydrator to the inside of the nail bed. I applied the nail glue to my natural nail covering everything accept the cuticle and not putting heavy amounts on the side wall to avoid leakage. I applied nail glue to the false nail’s cuticle area. I applied by sliding down the false nail from the middle of my own nail which makes sure that the glue does not flood the cuticle and fully coats the entire nail. It also allows you to find the perfect resting spot for the false nail. I then held down the middle and cuticle for a few seconds then pinched in the sidewalls to avoid gapping and bubbles. After this, I let them rest for a few seconds then filed and shaped them better to my nails and finally wiped them Well with the isopropyl alcohol.I’m not a pro at glue on nails anymore but I know sometimes they didn’t feel the most secure with just the glue. The base gel allows you to fill any gaps from the nail not fully fitting your nail bed that you’d otherwise do with nail glue. Right now they feel like they’re apart of me and I can slam my hand into my counter and they won’t budge. Additionally, the base gel protects your natural nail from the nail glue!Cons: I couldn’t really glue and go with these, they needed a lot of cuticle alterations since my nail beds are rounded.Otherwise, the price can’t be and they honestly look like I got them done at a salon. I absolutely recommend as long as you’re ready to put in a little work to make them look their bestAdditionally, these are also nice because you could buff the shine off the surface and change the color of the nails with your own polish if you’re not into the French style (which I plan to do when I get tired of the look) or even just add one or two accent nails or apply rhinestones or stickers.