Press-on nails are pre-shaped, pre-painted nails that you apply to your own nails with adhesive tabs. At L'Adele every set is made by hand in soft gel by nail stylists with years of experience. The result looks like a fresh salon manicure, only it takes ten minutes and needs no appointment.
What makes handmade different?
In mass production the polish is sprayed on in a single layer. You can tell: flat color, hard edges, a plastic look. Our sets are built up and finished nail by nail. On a cat eye design, that means the magnet is drawn by hand across the wet polish so the streak of light falls exactly right. No two sets are exactly the same, and that's the point.
Reusable, not disposable
A set isn't for one night out. Remove it gently with warm water, store it in its box, and you can wear the same set again and again with fresh adhesive tabs. Every set includes 150 of them.
Four shapes, your size
Every design comes in Round, Square Short, Oval Short and Oval Long. Round and Square Short are the most practical for everyday wear; the oval shapes make your fingers look longer. Then pick your size, XS, S, M or L, and you get 10 nails plus 5 spares, all in your size. If you are between two sizes, take the larger one; the sides file down easily. Our size chart for every finger shows you how to measure. Not sure which shape suits your hands? Take the shape quiz. Can't decide on a size? Our Beginnerset Reflected has sizes S, M and L in one box.
Applying and removing
Applying takes about ten minutes: clean, push back the cuticles, choose the size, apply the adhesive tab and press down firmly for fifteen seconds. With adhesive tabs, a set stays on for 1 to 2 weeks, about 10 days on average. Removing takes a few minutes: soak briefly in warm water and the nails come away almost by themselves. No filing, no acetone, no thin or damaged nails afterwards. Our How it works page takes you through every step, and our guide on making press-on nails last longer has eight practical tips.
Press-on nails and your job
Work in health care or food service? Most workplace rules treat press-ons as artificial nails, so they are for your days off, not your shifts. Because they come off in minutes, they fit around your schedule anyway. Read what the rules say for nurses, for dental assistants and hygienists and for food service. Teachers usually have more freedom; see our guide for teachers.
Our collections
- New arrivals: the designs that just landed
- Cat Eye: magnetic shimmer with real depth
- Solid Color: solid shades for every day
- French: the classic in modern variations
- Glitter: for when you want to stand out
Planning your nails for Thanksgiving, Christmas or New Year's Eve? Our holiday press-on nails guide matches our colors to every occasion and helps you give a set as a gift.
Shipping to the US
We make every set by hand and ship from the Netherlands. Shipping to the US is free on orders over $55. Any sales tax and import duties are calculated at checkout, so there is nothing extra to pay on delivery. Your order usually arrives in about 7 business days. You can pay by card (Visa, Mastercard, American Express or UnionPay), Shop Pay, PayPal, Google Pay or Klarna.
If the size isn't right, we'll exchange an unused set for the right size within 14 days; you only pay the shipping to send it back to us. Changed your mind? You can send back unused sets within 14 days; you cover the return shipping. Want to know more? Read the frequently asked questions or browse all handmade sets.
Quick facts
How much does a set cost?
A set costs $32.95: 15 handmade soft gel nails in your size, 10 for your fingers plus 5 spares. Shipping to the US is $5.95 and free on orders over $55. Your order usually arrives in about 7 business days, and any sales tax and import duties are calculated at checkout, so there is nothing extra to pay on delivery.
What's in a set?
15 handmade soft gel nails in the size you choose: 10 for your fingers and 5 spares. Plus 150 adhesive tabs, a nail file, a cuticle pusher and 5 alcohol prep pads.
Which sizes and shapes are there?
Four sizes, XS, S, M and L, and four shapes: Round, Oval Short, Square Short and Oval Long. If you are between two sizes, take the larger one.
How long do they last?
With the adhesive tabs, a set stays on for 1 to 2 weeks, about 10 days on average. Soak them in warm water to take them off, and wear the same set 3 to 5 times with fresh tabs.
How long does shipping to the US take, and what does it cost?
Your order usually arrives in about 7 business days. Shipping is $5.95 and free on orders over $55.
Do I pay customs or import duties?
Any sales tax and import duties are calculated at checkout, so you see the full amount before you pay and there is nothing extra to pay on delivery.
Can I exchange a set for another size?
Yes, an unused set within 14 days. You only pay the shipping to send it back to us.
How can I pay?
By card (Visa, Mastercard, American Express or UnionPay), Shop Pay, PayPal, Google Pay or Klarna.
