Painting your nails is so yesterday. We know, because we just polished ours yesterday. So today, we’re sharing the best nail stickers.
Here’s why we’re obsessed with them: you don’t have to wait for them to dry, and on average, they last four to eight days. If you add some clear gel nail polish on top, they can last even longer. Some up to two weeks! Plus, since they’re literally stickers, there’s no damage to your nails. Your notebook paper only wishes they were so lucky.
Most nail wraps fit a variety of nail shapes and sizes, from stilettos to chewed off. It’s a ready-made manicure without any effort, so you can get back to herding cats or making mud pies or whatever else you planned for the day.
18 Best Nail Stickers For When You Want to be Lazy and Fabulous
1. Watercolor Nail Wraps, $3.59
These watercolor nail stickers look so real, you’ll have people asking if you painted your own nails. Which presents a great opportunity to brag about the award you won in third grade painting class. Yes, a participation ribbon counts.
Available on Etsy
2. Natural Ombre Nail Strips, $3.96
If you’re just as indecisive as we are, ombre nails are the answer for your manicure. This natural ombre nail wrap set combines white and beige for a more neutral look. It’s like Switzerland, minus the red. And the mountains. And the chocolate, and the cheese. Anyway…
According to one reviewer, “I got so many compliments on them and everyone was shocked when I told them they were stickers.” Here’s to having the element of surprise at your fingertips!
Available on Etsy
3. Dried Flower Nail Stickers, $4.00
Now you don’t have to spend hours scouring hilltops for tiny flowers. These dried flower nail stickers will do just fine in a pinch. You’ll have so much free time to search for other small objects, like hamsters, pine cones, or your left AirPod.
Available on Etsy
4. White French Tip Nail Art, $4.80
Pair these French Tip nail stickers with a beret and croissant for the best results. It’s the cheapest trip to Paris on the market.
One review says, “Their sheer colors are indistinguishable from actual polish.” Ignoring the fact that their glasses prescription needs renewal, we’re sold.
Available on Etsy
5. Rose Gold Cheetah Nail Wraps, $4.99
What’s the point of going on a safari when you can just stare at these rose gold cheetah print nail wraps all day? They’re way shinier than actual cheetahs.
One buyer said, “Literally can wear these nail wraps for around 12 days. I do a lot of working […] outside with my job and I can still keep them on.” Color us impressed. With the glitter crayon, please.
Available on Etsy
6. Flower Nail Art Stickers, $5.00
Real flowers are overrated. Carry the floral spirit with you by using these flower nail decals instead. Lugging that vase everywhere was becoming quite a nuisance.
Available on Etsy
7. Vintage Women Nail Decals, $5.99
Transport yourself to another era with these vintage pin-up inspired nail stickers. No time machine needed!
Note: These designs work better with longer nails, so plan to grow those puppies out or slap on some acrylics. At least you’ll be able to scare away a T-Rex if you mix up your time machine dates.
Available on Etsy
8. Peony Flower Nail Decals, $5.99
If you’re that person who never remembers to water your flowers, these peony nail wraps are a great choice. They’ll distract your friends from all your dead plants when they come over. The moldy pizza is a whole other story.
Available on Etsy
9. Colorful Marble Nail Foils, $6.50
These nail stickers provide the luxury of marble countertops without the price tag. Just don’t try to cut anything on them. Your health insurance deductible isn’t much cheaper than those countertops.
Available on Etsy
10. Colorful Butterfly Flower Nail Art
These butterfly nail designs won’t fly away. They’re here to stay. That’s how haikus work, right?
Available on Amazon
11. Crystal Clear Gloss Ultra Shine Gel Strips, $7.99
We checked our crystal ball, and it’s crystal clear that you should get these pastel pink and gold gel nail stickers from Dashing Diva. Our Magic 8 Ball also said, “Signs point to yes.” Funny, we thought that was a yield sign.
Available on Ulta
12. Galaxy Unknown Gloss Ultra Shine Gel Palette, $7.99
Solve all your problems with these black and gold glitter gel nail strips. They’ll transport you to a galaxy far, far (like really far) away. We’re not responsible for what happens next. Pro tip: we’ve heard aliens like cheese.
Available on Ulta
13. Abstract Nail Designs
You’ll look like a true *artiste* with these abstract nail decals. No ear removal required.
Available on Amazon
14. Moon Phase Nail Art Sticker Decals, $8.99
Distract your astronomy professor with these moon phase nail decals. There’s a full moon, no moon, and…a sad moon? We don’t remember that one?
Available on Amazon
15. Black Piper Heat Activated Nail Wraps, $9.00
Grab your blow dryer. No, it’s not for your hair. We’re using it on these heat-activated nail wraps! And then we’re using it on our faces. It’s cold outside.
Available on Etsy
16. White Cali Heat Activated Nail Wraps, $9.00
More heat-activated nail stickers, and this time they’ll help you convince everyone you’re in the Illuminati. Was Beyonce at the most recent meeting?
One purchaser said, “These wraps are a perfect way to add some spunk to boring short nails!” If short has become synonymous with boring, we need to dig up that pair of old stilettos.
Available on Etsy
17. Art Deco Nail Art Stickers, $10.00
Gatsby, is that you? These art deco nail decals are right up his alley. Er, mansion?
Available on Etsy
18. Dashing Diva Glaze Gel Color Nail Art Strips, $12.99
If patterns aren’t your jam, these pink or black glaze gel nail strips are perfect for a plain Jane vibe. And your name doesn’t even have to be Jane. Simple Sallys and Basic Bettys can wear them too! Sorry, Giseles.
Available at Target
When she's not busy writing, Kelsey spends her time outdoors as much as possible, whether that's hiking, camping, or jumping into the nearest body of water. Follow her on Instagram @sightsbetterseen.
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