My $22 Nail Art Cheat

If you ask me, there’s no better beauty product than one that saves you time and money while also making you feel incredible. Static Nails Reusable Pop-On Manicures fit that bill, earning the brand both an Allure Best of Beauty award and my total and complete devotion.

Because here’s the thing: I love having my nails done. But I don’t always love spending two hours at the salon on a Saturday or spending triple-digits on extensions. Press-ons have changed all that: in one 15-minute application, I can get that fresh-from-the-salon look and feel — for a fraction of the cost.

Of course, the end result is only as good as the pop-ons themselves — and Static Nails makes some of the best in both form and function. There are dozens of lengths and styles to choose from, but at the moment, I’m all about the Curved French Round. The design is a nod to a classic French mani — but instead of a stripe, it features an asymmetrical flick of white across the tip of each nail. 

Each pop-on is curved just enough to hug my nail bed in a way that looks natural. And with the help of a few dots of the included glue, they’re durable enough that my manicure lasts for close to ten days. After that, I use a little acetone to dissolve the glue that remains on the underside of each press-on—and just like that, they’re ready to be used again. And trust me that they will.

Static Nails Reusable Pop-On Manicure in Curved French Round is a part of our product lineup for December. Subscribe to Allure Beauty Box and get editor-approved picks in makeup, skincare, hair care, and fragrance delivered right to your door every month.