Best Shapes For Short Nails (2025 Updated)

The material for these tips is different than your regular nail tips for acrylic work. They are more on the rubber/thicker, flexible plastic side which has its pros and it’s cons. Pros they are very natural fitting, barely any reshaping had to be done and they don’t feel thick and heavy.

Cons, you have to file carefully as they tend to be a bit more brittle. Overall, I have been struggling trying to learn to use nail tips and think I will be sticking to these for a long time. I like the idea of not putting any product directly onto my nail.

I will follow up with how this goes!.

Love making press on nails!! Never thought I’d be addicted to press ons lmao but makartt is a great brand for a good price. HIGHLY RECOMMEND FOR EVERYONE – From professionals to beginners. Their nail glue is great too!!!.

I loved these full nail tips. The thickness was perfect whenever I used them. Great for the price too, but on my certain packaging on the top of the nails there was always a little plastic for hanging.

Also, I really wish they came in a nail tip box or something other than bags to separate.

I’ve learned to do my nails on my own because I find salon prices obscene. I’ve tried so many different brands and this is the one I keep coming back to. The never chip and will hold on for 10 days or longer, I’ve had mine on for almost 2 weeks now and I’m changing it just cause I’m bored with the design already, and because my nails are growing so you could kinda see a gap but only if you’re OC with that kind of thing like I am.

The key lies in prepping your nails, make sure you clip, file and buff them before hand before pressing the nails on top, and don’t get them wet for an hour or two after. I find people who leave the bad reviews didn’t do the work which is all but 15mins, just saying.

Follow this and they will last forever. Medium length works best for me cause I type a lot, plus do the dishes, clean, etc and long nails are hard to work with but that’s up to you. For less than $10 you get stylish, dependable nails.

Totally recommend.

In taking a break from getting my nails professionally done in trying to save $, I opted to buy the Short Length – KISS Fantasy Collection Gel Nails kit (in color – Cortas – I think it is called). My real nails are VERY short.

I have used MANY different brands of press-on/glue-on nails over my years. I used to use Nailene. After prepping my nails and cuticles for application, I determined which nails would fit my nails. I proceeded to glue them on.

They feel very secure. I then needed to cut down the ones that were longer than others. Cutting them with regular nail clippers were SUPER easy and rendered an even look. I then filed them to complete the appearance.

I am SUPER SUPER SUPER impressed with these nails. I will continue to use them until my own nails are ready for freedom or any other faux nail products. I got these this kit at Target for a reasonable amount.

I HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend them as of yet.

These nails are a darker purple than they look in the photos online. Still a lovely color though, a gray toned purple. They are very long and take some getting used to if you usually wear you nails short.

I used the glue and they are still on a week after the initial application. Pro tips; buff your nails so the glue sticks better. Pick the nail size slightly smaller than your natural nail, it will look more realistic.

Use a drop of glue on the fake nail and then also on your natural nail and stick them together and hold it for a few seconds. This really seals the nails together.

Came with less nails, EXTRA thin nails, they sell them described strong and thats not true! The nails are way to expensive for the quality, its better work with China! I attached a photo to proof, in some sizes are more nails than the others, I cant believe it! THEY ARE THE WORST!!! Just a waste of money and time.

These are great nails. Love them in the styles and range of sizes. They are study solid nails in tips or full coverage. Would surly reccomend them to others. I actually use them on others!!!

I really love doing my own nails and saving upwards 💯s of dollars the shops charge. A good tip I learned to make it easier was to use nail tips with the poly gel. They help with the strength and shape of the nail!!.

I was so surprised how well these look! Usually french tip nails show your real nails, but the pink tone on the bottom half of the nail conceals your real nail and conceals air bubbles very well! I will definitely be repurchasing! They feel strong, not flimsy, and they fit my nail beds very well! I didn’t have to do any shaping / filing to make them fit.

Before covid I was an acrylic junkie. I now only use press ons have been saving a ton of money. I can make press on nails last 2-3 weeks by filing the natural nail down, prepping surface cuticles. I also wear rubber gloves to do dishes which helps preserve the nails as well.

I have an office job which might help preserve my nails, but I try not to be crazy rough with them.

I love these nails! I used to the nail salon once a month but after 6 years my nails were so brittle I couldn’t make acrylic, gel or dip nails stay on for longer than a week. One of my nails was even moldy! Kiss nails have been such a confidence booster.

I use the glueless nails do a fun design or sticker then glue them on with Locktite super glue. They last a week without coming off and after a week they pop off like nothing. No damage no pain and no acetone! For these nails I painted Orly Love My Nails color and added some snowflake nail stickers from Amazon.

I didn’t even have to file the sides or the tops of these nails for a better fit like I normally do for the smaller pack of pre-painted Kiss Nails. Thank you Kiss for your fabulous product- I’m showing these babies off!.

Due to the pandemic, I bought this from a recommendation of a friend since my nails were starting to look like I was half hobbit. These are so perfect length, I like my nails short. They look so natural and are AS GOOD as my salon acrylic ones, but these take me 10-15min MAX to put on.

The key here is Cover the entire nail with glue AND a small drop in the middle. This will avoid air bubbles but you will glue yourself a bit. Once you see the overflow, you will learn how much is “enough”.

be forewarned, more is better than less here. I also bought the glue brush on to avoid gluing my fingers together, it’s crap, just use the glue that comes with the kit and don’t waste your money.

Excellent packing! came very quick before it’s actual date! Came on a Sunday! Nails excellent quality, and they are adorable when you look and hold them!!! I definitely recommend them to anyone! !!

This the best fake nail tip I have used. The tip has tab on the top and it makes it easier to put on over your nail. After glue is dried you are able file or remove it. Then file the nail the way you like.

Thanks for selling this quality product.

It is okay for gel polish and regular polish but acrylic is too heavy for it. When I applied acrylic, it started to curve more towards my finger so it looked more like a curved claw than a stiletto tip.

They are very flimsy which means you have to use base coat to make them firm. Waste of product to me so don’t buy this brand. They are easy to use but must have a lot of coats and time wasted. Don’t recommend for others.

Disappointed. I could tell, without opening the package, they wouldn’t fit my rather large nail bed. Returning.

These are hands down the worst purchase I have ever made in my life. Not just the worst fake nails, the worst PURCHASE. They are WAY too curved for any normal human fingers, so you have to press extremely hard down on them just to get them to stay in the first place.

Then, once they’re on your nails, the curve still pulls. It is BEYOND painful. I had hoped that the nails would round out overnight and be fine the next morning, but instead I woke up in the middle of the night after applying them and had to pull out the acetone at 3 am to get these things off because they hurt so bad.

It’s morning now and my nails are still sore (and my nail beds are destroyed because these are impossible to take off). Do not buy these unless your nails are unnaturally extremely curvy, or you want to waste 10 dollars on horrible pain and a lost night of sleep.

They hurt SO BAD. Not worth it at all.

I saw these and bought 2 pair, stars and blue ones. Everything you need is in the package! They are more concave than most nails, appears more natural. I thought these were press on nails with the tabs but this comes with glue.

I haven’t tried to remove them yet, so we will see if these are easily removed with warm soapy water as they say. Overall, cute and not paper thin like some press on nails. Give them a try!!.

Really shocked at how well these worked! They looked too curved when opened, but I applied the glue and pressed down when applying as instructed and these stayed on for two weeks without a single one popping off.

They would have lasted longer, but the grow out look bothers me so I removed with ease. No glue damage, although my nails did feel thinner after. Mine were only $7 in store versus the $10 online price, so check in stores first if possible!.

I just finished applying these nails today. The color is nice and neutural. I then went to paint my daughter’s nails. I removed her old polish with acetone and cotton balls before starting. While painting her nails, I noticed that my brand new nails were being eaten away by the acetone! I was so disappointed to have my beautiful new manicure ruined.

I also don’t understand why the nails couldn’t withstand nail polish remover. Had I painted a design on these nails and later tried to change it, I would expect the nail to withstand that treatment. I ended up cutting down my damaged tips and replacing a few nails from the kit.

I then covered my nails with Dashing Diva nail stickers to protect the nail from future damage and I painted under my nails and on top with a clear coat. It was the only way to salvage the mess without completely redoing my nails.

For the price, I’d expect better quality. I will not buy these again, nor do I recommend this product.

Negatives out the way first. The nail color is much more white (not stark white, but pretty darn white) than what appears in the pic (pale peach). If you don’t like white or off-white nails, you won’t like these.

I also did not like that the nail size number is at the tip of the nails. In spite all of that, I still love these nails. They are not too white for my complexion, and not dull or boring. I think the gel finish helps.

It sound like there was mix up of nail lengths for some reviewers (that sucks), but I didn’t have this issue. The true nail length is not too long. For me, they are just a little past my fingertips (like about 3 mm) so that you can see the nails from the back of my hand, which is perfect for me.

Kiss does have a Real Short (RS) option for some of the nails that just grazes past the fingertip, maybe 1-2mm past it. Any shorter, why even bother with faux nails? My advice is don’t bother with the sticky tabs.

True “press-ons” have never lasted for me more than a day or two at best. Better off with glue, preferably one that you don’t have to squeeze so hard to get it to come out. Follow the instructions to apply glue to both your nail and the fake nail back to ensure a complete bind.

Try not to use too much or it will seep out around the cuticle. And press and really hold; give the glue the chance to adhere and dry.

I’m the type of girl that usually gets my nails done in a salon but wanted to take a break from the harsh acrylic which would leave my nails feeling soft and brittle. When I used this product i really liked the appearance of my nails.

It was close to that salon look and looked very natural. The downside to this product was that it did not last very long after the 4th day one by one they just started to fall off.

I really like these nails. They look great and are easy to apply and they feel completely fake. Found them for about $5 at Walmart- way better than going to the salon (at least for school dances) sometimes they don’t stay on for a full week but part of that could be they way I put them on and if I rushed.

This has been by far the worse product I’ve used in a while. My honest opinion is that you should only use these nails if you are looking to have cute nails for a night out or for an occasion. I used them to wear until I could get my nails done for about a week and they didn’t even last for the day.

They started falling off hours after I had put them on!.

Oh my gosh, I can’t rave about these nails, enough! Like many other people out there, I can’t afford to go to the salon. These nails are seriously the best alternative. I specifically love these because they don’t require glue and they make ZERO mess.

I HATE having to buy glue and then gluing my fingers together or on to something because it drips or makes a mess. I love that these also come in a short version because I can still function with them, and they won’t instantly break off.

I have always felt more put together and feminine when I have a nice manicure, so these give me great confidence and help me save time, money, and a headache from messy super glue. If you’re looking for a a nice, affordable manicure, THIS IS IT.

Been using these for 3+ years and LOVE them. So fun to do my nails and change it up. I usually get a good 10 days of wear. A little tip. Put them on before you go to bed and let them cure overnight. My only suggestion to imPRESS is to carry MORE FUN DESIGNS! The OPI colors are nice but I want something FUN that I can’t do on my own.

I would love to see more options in the “short” nails as well. That is the only size I can wear. All that being said. I am a HUGE fan!.

Not impressed with this style. They weren’t as smooth on the top as I was used to (if you’re a texture person, you’ll know what I mean) and they didn’t look as good in person as they did online. They look cheap and I don’t usually have that issue with Impress nails.

Most of the time they look so good that everyone asks where I got them done at! One of the size 1 nails was a little deformed and fell off after 3 days (and I can normally make it 2-3 weeks without that happening with any nail).

I have an event tomorrow and I’ll be removing them all and replacing with a different style.

If I could give this product zero stars I would. These gelly tips aren’t real Kiara Sky. Ordered these and immediately upon opening I could tell something was off. I compared them to the coffin gelly tips I have that I ordered off Kiara Sky’s website a few months ago and it’s obvious these are a knock off.

The quality is significantly lower and the packaging doesn’t match. The coloring and font doesn’t match original Kiara Sky packaging. None of these tips fit my nails. They’re extremely flat and have no curve to them making it impossible to fit to the natural nail.

I’m extremely disappointed. I have since ordered the short almond gelly tips from Kiara Sky and I just got them in the mail and compared them to these from Beyond Polish and it became even more apparent that I was given a fake product.

Save your time and money and just buy from Kiara Sky’s website.

I was excited to get the Kiara Sky Gelly Tip Starter Kit a few weeks ago. I ordered the square short shape. First of all there is a learning curve. Holding the gelly tip on/over your nail while it cures in the Beyond Pro Flash Cure LED Lamp takes practice.

It is very important to avoid air bubbles. It is also very important to prepare your cuticle area. If you do this, the tips will remain on your nails. Even when you file off gel color, the tips will remain.

The tips on my nails in all the pics are the same with the exception of 3 (left thumb, right pointer and middle fingers) that I did have to replace. After getting my tips placed, I cut the tips down, filed them and painted them with Kiara Sky Golden Hour.

A week later I filed off Golden Hour and painted them with OPI Tile Art to Warm Your Heart. Then I filed off the OPI and painted them with Kiara Sky Feelin’ Good. I am having a lot of fun with these tips.

💅🏽💅🏽💅🏽😍😍😍.

Impress has a great selection of nails and they look so natural. I am always getting compliments on my nails. When I tell people they are press on nails they do not believe me. These nails are so easy to apply and safe for my nails because they have a self adhesive, not glue.

There is no filing the nail and gluing. Just wipe nails with their towelette they provide in the nail kit and apply nails. They are so easy to apply and they last two weeks, sometimes less depending on how abrasive I am with my nails.

I love these nails and I have had four friends already start to buy them and wear them as opposed to go to the nail salon for an expensive nail damaging gel/acrylic manicures. Customer service is also a pleasure to deal with should you have a problem with the quality of a nail.

Mistakes happen we are human. Definitely recommend these nails.

Happy New Year’s Eve Everyone! I had to do my nails for the occasion! The ones I used are not listed so I chose one similar, that came in the cute “nail polish bottle”. The ones I used are called “Wink Wink”, I’m pretty sure they don’t make them anymore, but I found them on Amazon.

I can tell their stickiness isn’t as sticky as ones I’ve ordered directly from the Kiss website. but they still work so I’m happy. I absolutely LOVE Kiss Impress nails. They are super easy to apply and usually last about a week before I take them off.

I love that I don’t have to use glue, which usually makes a mess and leaves my skin hard and gross around my nails. They are perfect for a quick inexpensive mani! With soo many styles and designs for every occasion! I highly recommend! Especially for those who don’t like going to salons or painting their nails due to excessive chipping! These press on nails are a game changer!.

I used to get my nails done, and when I got tired of paying $100+ every two weeks, I started to try press-ons, and glue ons. These are by far the best. They are easy to apply and LAST. They’re the perfect length.

I don’t worry about them popping off. They don’t bend easily and I can type just fine. I can open cans of soda too, which is the ultimate test! I don’t get all the negative reviews – if you follow the instructions and rough your nails up a tiny bit with a file, these will last and last you.

Plus, the solid colours are great, I went ahead and ordered all the other colours that Kiss offers at Ulta. I will probably get a holiday set or two as well, since it won’t cost nearly as much as a design at the salon.

For the price, give them a shot, you won’t be disappointed!.

I’m not sure why this is called orange squeeze. It absolutely is not an orange colored nail. It is like a bright peach color or in the coral family. Very disappointed when I received this color. I was looking for something orange.

It is a pretty nail but not at all what I was wanting and already had a similar color.

I love these nails and have been wearing them consistently for the past year. They last between 1. 5-2 weeks and could last longer with nail glue. I trim mine and file them into a more natural shape which only takes about 5 extra minutes.

Friends compliment my nails all the time and are surprised when I tell them they’re Impress brand.

I am so bummed I bought this thinking it would be a traditional orange I. e. Halloween, Bengals and it’s like a pale coral color. Not even close. After they arrived I pulled it up on three different monitors to check the color since I ordered on my phone and they all looked like the traditional orange I wanted.

:(.

These nails are the BEST! When natural nails are prepped properly, these last well over a week! I’m on a medication that ruins my nails and these give me so much confidence and happiness as I have always loved beautiful and fun nails!! I’ve tried others, but nothing compares! And the peel and stick make it SO easy! I don’t think I’ll ever waste money on a salon again.

I get so many compliments and people always ask where I get them done! They’re shocked when I tell them they’re press ons! I always tell them which ones…. IMPRESS! They are sold everywhere, but the website has all the fun designs!.

I bought two of these because I loved the pumpkin-colors and was gonna have fall-themed nails for November. Every computer monitor shows different colors, of course, but I have bought 8 other sets from ImPress and never had a color issue.

The orange is more of a muddy, rusty, sort of earthy dark orange–not a bright pumpkin! and the glitter is more copper/bronze than I expected. I don’t wear browns so these are not for me. But earthy peeps and redheads will look great in these colors! That said, they were all perfectly made and the design idea is cute.

The Halloween impress nails were the talk of the town at our last Fall gathering. Friends and family could not Brie even they were just pressed on without messy glued or fussy tapes. I bought many sets and changed them as the mood changed.

They didn’t fall off and they all lasted for over a week. I purchased the short square ones, and would recommend them to anyone who just has no time or patience for the nail salon. Do it yourself, you’ll love the results!.

At first I though maybe the metallic band would make it feel more special occasion, but no!!! These are the chicest nails ever. The base color is the most favorite milky brown nude I have have ever seen.

It blends into your natural nail so beautifully. It just looks so incredibly natural and seamless, everyone thinks that they are my real nails and are shocked when I tell them they are pop-on nails. The metallic gold band is so pretty and is the perfect champagne gold, this set is so nice I’ve worn it to parties and for everyone day wear.

As always I find Static Nails to be the longest lasting nails out there, I wear mine for 2 to 3 weeks straight without losing any nails. I am hard on my nails. The trick is to use enough glue and to make sure you’re holding down the nail well.

They never damaged my nails, I think I’ve worn over 20 sets of Static Nails at this point. I have also tried many other brands that Ulta carries and that are in drugstores multiple times and find those do damage my nails, will not stay on as long, or it gets stuck in my hair.

I never find those issues with Static Nails. I highly recommend this set! This has become a very nice treat for myself and I love that they apply in just a few minutes and are much more affordable than going to the salon.

I have had paper-thin nails that peel and tear easily my entire life. So I’ve spent a fortune over the years getting gel nails about every two weeks done at the nail salon. COVID change that the moment “pandemic,” “shut-down,” and “face mask” became a part of our everyday vocabulary.

After a year of living with horrible-looking hands, I heard about Static “pop-on” nails. My first thought was, “Yeah, I’m not falling for that. ” So I searched the Internet for reviews. Everything was positive! So, about 12 days ago I decided to give them a try.

Wow! They are GREAT! They are thin so they look completely natural. I’m still wearing the first set I put on after 12 days and feel confident they will stay on and look good for another week. I’ve already purchased a couple more sets in different colors to test when I take these off.

I have not tried removing these yet, but every review I’ve read says that soaking you fingers in hot (not scalding!) water will make the special glue they use dissolve. I’m hoping that part is true! I got the short nails but they were too long for typing.

I filed mine down to just over the tips of my fingers and they look great. Plus, they are inexpensive and reusable — about 1/4 of what I was paying for gel nails at the salon. But, here are a few tips: The tube of glue that comes with the nail pack is not easy to use and messy.

I recommend you buy the Static Nails brush on glue. They should include that with the package instead of the small tube. It will be easier to apply to the nails without getting all over your fingers.

The small file that comes in the box is too small. Buy a standard size fine-grain nail file. Wear rubber gloves when putting your hands in dishwater, etc. So, there is a completely honest review from someone who loves to have pretty nails.

Nature wouldn’t give them to me but Static Nails did!.

I’m not sure how I feel about these nails. I usually buy Elegant Touch nails but the Quite White version which I absolutely love, you don’t have to paint them, they are flexible and not so ridged so that if they get knocked or you bang them on something, they don’t split and break.

I decided to try these nails as I’m familiar with the brand and I liked that you had double the amount of nails in the pack. However, the sizing really was a hit or miss for me, they were either to small or to big and they are quite brittle.

I managed to resize most of the nails by filing down the sides to fit my nails so I’ve been able to action wear them, but it did take a lit of work. I have been wearing them for 5 days now -with a varnish that I painted on after application- and apart from 2 nails (which cracked when hitting my nail on a hard surface) they are still looking ok, not as nice as the Quite White nails but decent enough that I can flash my fingers around without thinking ‘Omg, my nails need doing’.

If your looking for cheap, cheerful and quantity I would recommend these, if not, I would advise you to look at Elegant Touch’s full range.

I brought these for a weekend out with friends and honestly, I’m thoroughly impressed. I’ve tried the stiletto nails and they usually become a little loose at the edges and after a little force and attention in trying to remove them – they pop right off.

/These/ one’s, however, will grip on to your nails securely – I can assure you of that. The glue that Elegant Touch provide is just so trustworthy – it’s genuinely reliable unlike other press on nail adhesives.

I’ve stuck to Elegant Touch since I first tried it. — however, one thing to be prepared for with this nail kit is that the tip of the nail still has the short clipping at the top, and extremely minor issue but worth noting down.

Contrary to this, Elegant Touch have provided a BIGGER nail filer (in comparison to their previous nail filer) and have addressed the issue in their booklet to allow consumers to understand that is this a regular and ordinary occurance with the nails – so all you have to do is file down the tiny little clipped edge at the tip of the nail and that will take the most about 2 minutes, trust me.

I’m so glad they brought out these styles in nails as they’ve become greatly popular recently. I received many compliments and my friends had even asked if I had them done at a nail salon. These are the safest options you can go for if you’re looking for something secure and long lasting because these nails will not budge.

I got these as a stocking filler for my granddaughter. She was very pleased. And said they were still on her nails since Christmas. Her nails are short and usually has trouble with them staying on

I’ll be honest, I am usually stocked up with Kiss brand imPress Nails for quick and easy manicures, but I decided to try out Dashing Diva seeing as how they have plenty of beautiful designs and I already had a great experience with their Gloss Strips.

If you are looking for stunning press-on nails that look like they took hours to paint on, you should check out Dashing Diva. They definitely have a wider variety of colors, sizes, and designs compared to imPress, and they offer free shipping on their website with a $15 purchase, so you don’t have to spend a ton to try them out.

They’re easy to apply, it takes less than 5 minutes to pick out the sizes for each nail and press them down securely. Not to mention, they last well over a week. And that’s even with everyday normal activities, such as showering and washing dishes.

I’ve gotten so many compliments on my nails! I’m happy I discovered Dashing Diva as a brand and I would gladly recommend their press-on nails as an affordable manicure option!.

This week I’m rocking the Dashing Diva Magic Press in Eternal Youth, short. I’m new to this brand, I tried them once before a few years ago and didn’t have a great experience. But these are wonderful! The short length is actually short, unlike some other press-on nails! Very functional, I can use them without fearing them popping off.

They were easy to apply and I’ve had them on for about 7 days now, lost one this morning which I plan to replace and then I’ll probably call it quits on this pair in a few days. I picked these up at Sally’s Beauty supply for around $8 so not a bad price.

Ideally, I’d like them to last for 2 weeks but I can tell the glue is starting to loosen and because these have a nude base you can tell. Overall, a good buy! Will definitely try this brand again.

This review is about Barely Bougie type. After a years of doing my nails at the nail salon I decided to take a break for a while. My nails became weak and need some rest. So I bought a press on nails as an alternative.

This one looks very nice, natural and stays on for a good time too – about 10 days ! I was doing all the home works while wearing them – cleaning, cooking, washing. Glue is very good. They did not lose the shape as well.

The only problem I have with this brand is that non of the packages that I bought (was 3) had the quantity stated on the package. Should be 30 nails inside but instead of this first package has 28, second 29 and the third 32.

Also sizes didn’t match. I don’t know if I am just the lucky on or something is wrong with quantity in all of this brand nails. Anyway I am giving 4 stars because they are really nice and I will buy them in the future!.

Very disappointed with these products. Two of the sets looked nothing like advertised on the website. The coloring was very dull and just overall unattractive. I used one of those sets to practice, and while they were relatively easy to apply, it seemed that they never really dried.

Any pressure on the nails and they would shift slightly, causing the glue to also move around, which caused an **** and disgusting edge of glue to be exposed either at the top or bottom or the nail edge.

That glue would attract lint that made it look dirty. I would never purchase these again. They were way more trouble than they were worth.

The pearls look great in the photo, which made me want this set, but in real life they are nearly all off center and they fall off when performing daily activities. I wouldn’t recommend these.

This will be your go-to nails if you want something simple and subtle. The pearl detail is so cute.