Brush-on nail glues are the user-friendly champions of the adhesive world. They offer easy and precise application, an even coverage and a minimal mess.
- Easy and precise application
- Even coverage
- Less mess
- May dry out faster in the bottle
- Some formulas can be too thin for heavy-duty use
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Typically lasts 1-2 weeks
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Very user-friendly
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Quick and effortless
- Toxicity: 😈😈😈
Safety Rate: Brush-on glue contains ingredients like Ethyl Cyanoacrylate, Polymethyl Methacrylate, BHA, and Red 7 (CI 15850). Inhaling Ethyl Cyanoacrylate fumes can lead to respiratory issues, including coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath. Additionally, BHA may trigger allergic reactions on the skin. Given these risks, using brush-on glue for nails may not be the healthiest option.
If you love our more detailed press-on nails, precision tip glues are your best friend. They offer excellent control for detailed work, which is perfect for securing small embellishments and less waste.
- Excellent for detailed work
- Ideal for nail art and repairs
- Reduces waste
- Can be challenging for full nail application
- May clog if not properly cared for
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- Ease of Use: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Requires some practice for best results)
- Application Time: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Slightly longer due to precision work)
- Toxicity: 😈😈😈😈
Safety Rate: In addition to the concerns with Ethyl Cyanoacrylate and BHA, precision glue containing Undecylenic Acid poses further risks. This ingredient is known to cause acute and chronic hazards to aquatic environments and can lead to skin corrosion, serious eye damage, and irritation. Therefore, precision glue is neither environmentally friendly nor safe for human health.
When time is of the essence, quick-dry glues are your secret weapon. They offer instant bonding, strong hold and fast applications.
- Bonds instantly
- Ideal for fast applications
- Strong hold
- Leaves little room for error
- Can be too fast-drying for beginners
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- Ease of Use: ⭐⭐⭐ (Requires skill to apply correctly)
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- Toxicity: 😈😈😈😈😈
Safety Rate: Quick-dry nail glue is not a safe option due to its formulation, which combines solvents like ethyl acetate, butyl acetate, and alcohol for rapid evaporation, along with volatile silicone to accelerate the process. These solvents can irritate the skin, eyes, nose, and throat, while the volatile silicone poses environmental concerns as it accumulates in nature, being difficult to degrade. Additionally, the inhalation of volatile siloxanes used in these products presents a significant health risk to humans.
**Ideal for:** Special occasions when you want styles like "Eve of Eternity" or "Moonlight Mosaic" to last for weeks
For those times when you need your Che Naildid masterpiece to last as long as possible, harm free Stick& Peel are the way to go. They offer:
- Extreme durability
- Water-resistance
- Perfect for nail extensions and intricate designs
- Extremely durable
- Often water-resistant
- Can be used for extensions and nail art
- Requires LED curing
- More difficult to remove
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- Longevity: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Can last several weeks)
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- Toxicity: Safe with ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Adhesive tabs used in press-on nails are made from Jelly Gel, with hydroxyethyl-methacrylate (HEMA) as a key component, which is also commonly used in dental adhesives. The fact that HEMA is safe for dental use highlights the credibility and safety of the stick & peel feature used in press-on nails.
**Pro Tip:** For your wedding day, secure your "Chic Chestnut" or "Siren's Jewel" nails with a Stick& Peel for a manicure that will last well into your honeymoon.
UV/LED cured nail glues have gained popularity for their exceptional strength and durability. These glues require a UV or LED lamp to cure, resulting in a longer-lasting bond.
- Extremely strong and durable
- Water-resistant
- Can last for several weeks
- Ideal for nail extensions and intricate nail art
- Requires special equipment (UV/LED lamp)
- More time-consuming application process
- Can be difficult to remove
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- Toxicity: 😈😈😈
Safety Rate: UV/LED-cured nail glue carries significant risks, both to the skin and nails. While temporary nail damage is concerning, the cumulative effects of UV exposure are even more worrisome. UV light can damage DNA, potentially increasing the risk of skin cancer and accelerating skin aging. These factors make UV/LED-cured nail glue a potentially hazardous choice.
