The 5 Best Press-On Nails of 2022 for Your Next Wedding Guest Look

Thanks to celebrities like Hailey Bieber, milky nude nails are all the rage and are ideal for weddings, where you want your nails to look elegant. Offering a range of nudes, pinks, and French tips, Static Nails has the best selection of bridal press-ons. The simple designs feel modern thanks to subtle nail art, chrome finishes, and a variety of shapes, including long coffins and almond. I usually don’t go for French tips but I loved how the Mademoiselle is an ombre take on the classic, so I chose it as a sample. Each set comes with 24 nails in 12 different sizes, which as someone with smaller nail beds, makes it easier to find the right match.

I put these on before a trip to Las Vegas and despite spending hours soaking in the pool, none of them popped off. The reusable nails are made to last 18 days and you can always re-glue a nail in case one does fall off. Another thing that sets these press-ons apart is that they are opaque. I’ve tried other brands where nude press-ons are slightly see-through and this can lead to inconsistentcy. With Static Nails, you have that flawless, milky, glazed donut finish.

Kiss Nails is my go-to drugstore brand for press-on nails. They have a wide selection of styles, from timeless nudes to embellished coffins. Thanks to the affordable price, I don’t mind stocking up on several pairs and experimenting with more eccentric designs. The quality is just as good as pricer press-ons. Every set comes with everything you need to apply and extra nails, so you can use them more than once. They’ve lasted me for months at a time, so you don’t have to worry about losing a nail mid-reception.

The biggest downside of press-ons is that they come in pre-set sizes, so you may struggle to find an exact fit for your finger nails. Color Camp to the rescue! When you order a set from the brand, they first mail you a try-on kit to find your ideal size for each nail. After you send back your sizes and preferred length (short, medium, or long), they will make you custom-sized set.

Besides getting perfectly sized press-ons, you get to splurge on unique designs that truly look like you just visited your favorite nail tech. Think pearl studs and swirly nail art. Since I rarely get creative designs at the salon, I sampled the Ceramic, which features thin black and gold lines over a brown base.

The thickness and shape of each nail felt very realistic, as if I had gotten several layers of gel. Because they were customized, they weren’t too long or bulky either, which can happen with some press-ons. In other words, I didn’t have to relearn how to type or use my phone. The only con is that all the sets have rounded tips, so if you are trying to bring square nails back, you may need to go with another brand.

Another advantage of press-ons is that you can fix and update your nails even while traveling, which you can’t necessarily do when you chip your gel manicure on the bachelorette weekend. This kit from Olive & June makes it extra easy. In addition to a set of press-ons of your choosing, you get nail tools, cuticle cream, a nail strengthener, and a removal kit so you can easily take them off when the party is over. A carry-all pouch keeps it altogether. TSA won’t find any random nails in suitcases here.

Olive & June makes fun press-ons from recycled materials in various shapes and sizes. Each set contains 42 nails in 21 sizes, so you likely can get several sets from a single pack. I got the Twisted French during a Target run and received so many compliments. Sure, they looked a little too perfect to be true, but when it’s a special occasion, I don’t mind.