Are Press-On Nails Better Than Gel Nails for Holidays? Why Summer Is the Perfect Time to Try Press-Ons
If you've been thinking about trying press-on nails but haven't quite made the leap, we actually think summer is the perfect time.
Not because we're biased (ok maybe slightly).
But because summer is when press-ons simply make the most sense.
First: heat.
Sticky tabs generally work better when they're warm, which means summer weather often equals better wear. Cold winter hands? Not ideal. Warm summer temperature and warm hands after you've been outside all day? Much better.
This means if you're trying press-ons for the first time, summer gives you a much better chance of having a "wait... why didn't I do this sooner?" moment and much longer wear of press on nails.
Then there's the fun part (woohoo!).
Summer wardrobes are simply more interesting.
One weekend you're wearing linen sets and sandals. The next you're going to a wedding. Then suddenly you're poolside somewhere ordering overpriced (but oh-so-good) iced drinks.
And your nails should totally join in!
One of the things we never understood about traditional salon appointments is how you're expected to commit to the same nails for weeks while the rest of your wardrobe changes constantly.
Press-ons let you match your nails to your mood, outfit or plans without the commitment.
Another thing we hear all the time:
"But won't they look fake?"
Honestly? We get it.
Most people still imagine the thick plastic press-ons from years ago that looked, well... like press-ons.
But handmade press-ons are a completely different category.
Every Fette set is handmade and hand-painted by skilled nail artists using salon-quality gel. They're designed to look like expensive nails, not like something you panic-bought from a pharmacy before a night out.
Ultimately, this isn't really about gel versus press-ons.
It's about options.
And summer happens to be the season where freedom, flexibility and slightly more fun usually win.
xoxo, Team Fette
Don't know your size? Refer to our Sizing & Application page for more, or order one of our Fette Sizing Kit to more precise measurement! We now also have stickier tabs for longer, more secure wears - find them here. Also check our Tips On How To Make Press-Ons Last Longer With Jelly Tabs for more details! <3