Cute Press-On Nails Under $30

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Is it just us, or does a manicure at the nail salon seem really expensive these days?

If you’re trying to stick to a budget, your twice-weekly trips to the nail salon may be one of the first things you do. But that doesn’t mean you have to ditch your manicure completely!

Stop spending $60 on gel polish or even double that on acrylic nails and nail extensions. Our shopping experts found press-on nails for $30 and under, and they’re actually really cute.

Unlike time spent in an expensive salon, press-on nails at home take just a few minutes to apply and look just as good as, say, gel extension nails.

You can be your own nail technician with press-ons. As the nickname “press-on” suggests, you apply the artificial nail by by pressing on it on your natural nail, sticking it to the nail bed with nail glue or adhesive tabs.

You can choose nail shape and size, nail color and designs, including fun nail art. We’ve even found press-on nails that mimic the look of your natural nail, as well as options for short and long nails.

Buy press-on nails that cost less than a salon manicure

Be your own nail technician! Salon services are expensive and nail polish regularly flakes within two days. Shop the must-have press-on nails $30 and under below.