There are three main types of nail adhesives on the market: Nail Adhesive Tabs, Solid Nail Gel, and Nail Glue. When installing press-on nails, are you struggling to decide which one is right for you? In fact, each nail adhesive has its own advantages and disadvantages. Only by understanding these can you make the right choice. Let's take a look at them together.

Nail Adhesive Tabs

Advantages:

• No harm to natural nails: Adhesive Tabs are soft and non-curing. They will not harm your natural nails during use or removal.
• Easy to install and remove: To complete the installation, just stick it on the nails and press it for 30 seconds. It is easy to peel off when removed and will not leave residue on press-on or natural nails.
• No damage to press-on nails: Make press-on nails re-wearable. Some handmade press-on nails are works of art, and re-wearability is particularly important.

Disadvantages:

• Short wearing time: They are less strong than other adhesives, and the wearing life is only 1-2 days.
• Not suitable for high-intensity activities: Press-on nails may loosen faster than expected if you wade (bathing) or frequently use your hands (typing).

Solid Nail Gel

Advantages:

• More substantial holding power: Solid gel provides stronger than Adhesive Tabs, ensuring that your press-on nails can last longer, usually up to a week or more.
• Easy to adjust: Gel is easy to shape and can be adjusted before curing.
• Safe for natural nails: Similar to adhesive tabs, the solid gel does not require glue remover or mechanical grinding during installation and removal and will not damage natural nails.
• Making press-on nails reusable: Removing the cured Solid Gel from press-on nails takes more effort than Adhesive Tabs, but it can still be done relatively quickly.

Disadvantages:

• Requires UV LED Nail Lamp: Solid gel needs to be cured under UV LED Nail Lamp.
• A bit difficult to remove: Solid gel is less destructive than glue, but it is more difficult to remove than Adhesive Tabs and may require soaking in warm water or using tools such as tweezers.

Nail Glue

Advantages:

• The most durable fixation: Let the press-on nails blend into the natural nails, ensuring that your press-on nails will last for more than two weeks. It is also very waterproof, which makes it suitable for long-term wear.

Disadvantages:

• It makes press-on nails non-reusable: Removal requires soaking them with a nail glue remover or mechanical grinding. Using nail glue remover will dissolve the pattern on the press-on nails, while mechanical grinding will destroy the entire press-on nail.
• May damage natural nails: Nail Glue may harm your natural nails, especially during the removal process, when the grinding tool can cause them to peel or damage.
• Requires more careful application: Glue is easy to spread on the skin during application and dries quickly, making adjustment difficult.

Conclusion

Nail Adhesive Tabs are great for short-term wear and are friendly to natural nails. Perfect for parties or weekends.
Solid Nail Gel is an intermediate choice that provides flexible and robust holding power while minimizing damage. It is ideal if you have a UV LED Nail Lamp.
Although Nail Glue makes press-on nails disposable, it provides the longest-lasting holding power, perfect for those who like manicures but don't have much time to care for them.