Getting a beautiful manicure is such a treat that can often help make us feel a bit more put together - and is a lovely thing to do with your mum come Mother's Day. But for time or financial reasons, a regular manicure isn't always an option and in these instances, press-on nails make a fantastic alternative. Even celebs like Jennifer Lopez are understood to be huge fans of them.
Brands like OPI Nails are taking the beauty industry by storm with their quick and fabulous nail art solutions that can shake up your look in an instant and last 'for weeks'. These innovative products are often priced at about half—or sometimes even less—than what you'd typically splurge on a pro manicure at a salon. But with OPI, this Mother's Day, there's a way to get a set of nails for even less.
To celebrate the fabulous mother-figures in your life, the brand is 20% off almost everything - with no code needed.
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This deal is valid from 9am on March 21 and ends at 9am on March 31 - the day after Mother's Day. It's important to note that this offer does not include new launches and already discounted items - but for everything else, it's an absolute steal.
For example, you can pick up a set of the brand's xPress/On Iconic Shades nails in shades apple red to bubble bath nude for £13.44 instead of £16.80 for you and your mum and get pampering. Same goes for a set of Don't Bossa Nova Me Around nails. Each xPress/On nail set comes packed with everything you need: nail adhesive, a cuticle stick, a two-in-one nail file and buffer, an OPI prep pad, plus 30 nails across a range of sizes to ensure the perfect fit.
The OPI xPRESS/ON kit boasts a promise of up to 14 days of eye-catching nails, yet one fan of the brand confirms they've managed to keep theirs going for a whole month, reports Wales Online.
One TikTok user named Leslie Komez shared a video to the social media platform in which she was buzzing about her pearlescent pink nails, claiming they’ve lasted her an impressive four weeks with minimal upkeep. She told viewers: "I've had these press ons for the last month. These are from OPI... look how good they look."
Sharing her experience, she added: "They did fall off at the three week mark and then I just put them back on... Somebody saw these in person and actually told me that they thought I got my nails done in a nail salon. And that is the biggest compliment ever."
OPI's press-on nails serve as a cost-effective alternative to traditional salon visits, offering an array of shades like Malaga Wine red, Bubble Bath pink, and Lincoln Park After Dark black, providing a bespoke nail styling experience.
Ideal for an at-home Mother's Day pampering session, these press-ons come highly recommended with an impressive 4.3-star rating. Customers have praised the OPI press-on nails for their long-lasting wear and stylish look, although there have been some comments about the adhesive quality and sizing issues.
One person branded them 'the best' press on nails, remarking: "I read somewhere online last summer that these are the best press-ons in terms of long-lasting wear and quality, and they absolutely were! Some of the nails I didn't do a great job of really REALLY pushing them in like I should at first, but after I did, oh my GOD I put these nails through things I absolutely would've avoided doing with other press-ons. The absolute BEST."
Another satisfied customer shared a positive experience, saying, "Love these nails. My favourite so far. I simply filed my nail bed. And the inside of the nail. Wiped dust with remover carefully. Used a mixture of the polish that came in the box. And builder gel. Sat under the light for 60 seconds and they lasted for weeks."
However, not all users were quite as pleased, with one giving only two stars and sharing their disappointment in OPI's press-on nails: "I am very familiar with press-on nails and other types of nails and these press-on's didn't come with many sizing options especially for me with smaller nail beds."
Although contrastingly, someone else remarked their joy at the nails and said: "I used this once for a birthday party last Friday. I had a busy week at work and having this available was a blessing. It was so easy to put on and durable! It looked like I had my nails done! Will continue purchasing this ones!".
Now, of course, with 'almost everything' on offer, the sale doesn't just include press-on nails. You can also snag yourself the brand's Infinite Shine - Base & Top Duo Pack for £27.68 instead of £34.60 for long lasting nail polish directly on your nails. For nails in need of some TLC, the Repair Mode™ Bond Building Nail Serum is now £23.93 down from £29.90 and is patented Ulti-Plex Technology™ that penetrates the nail surface to build new bonds from within.
To treat you and your mum to some new nail polish on its own, the As Real as It Gets Nail Polish lacquer, which comes in a whole host of different colours, is on sale for £7.80 instead of £15.60.
Those interested can browse OPI's selection of press-on nails on its official website.
For those who aren't completely convinced by OPI, there are various other brands that might fulfil your nail dreams. For example, Elegant Touch offers French Pink press-on nails for £7 at Boots, which boast five-star ratings from users.
For a more recent innovation, MoYou London's Gel Nail Strips in the shade Far Far Away are priced at £12.99 and are made from real gel polish, promising to last up to two weeks without damaging your natural nails. Some people have also found success with Lottie London's Stay Press'd False Nails, which can be purchased from ASOS for £7.
