Gone are the days when you have to visit a professional to get your nails bedazzled. Thanks to commercially available glues and kits, you can now personalise your manicure at home with whatever designs you desire. Try your hand at acrylics, gems, rhinestones or any other chic nail art. Let your creativity run free! You'll gain a new skill and save money, too.
While shopping for nail glue, you'll want to pick a formula that dries quickly and has strong, long-lasting adhesion so your manicure can withstand whatever you throw at it – and be easy to remove afterwards. Our buying guide dives deep into all these aspects, plus our top 10 is there to give you some ideas by ranking the best false nail glues in the UK!
For those after a quick look, here is our Top 5:
For a more in-depth look at the comprehensive top 10 selection, make sure to read on to learn more about the different types of nail glue available and understand how our ranking was determined.
This article's chosen EC site price listings are reflective of its publishing date.
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Name | Ultra-Quick Nail Glue | Nailbond Nail Glue | Brush On Nail Glue | Extra Strong Brush-On Nail Glue | Nail Glue | Strong Nail Glue | Super Strong Nail Adhesive | 6-in-1 Gel Nail Glue | Professional Nail Glue | Quick Drying Nail Glue |
Features | A Fast, Powerful Formula That's Earned It Almost 50,000 Glowing Reviews | Super-Strong, Salon-Quality Nail Glue With a Fine Brush Applicator | Great for Repairing Artificial and Natural Nails, as Well as Bonding Acrylics in Just 4 Seconds | Easy to Use With Extra-Strong Hold for Repairing and Attaching Nail Decorations | A Good Value for Money Buy That’s Great for Beginners | With a Pen-Like Tube for Better Control and Easy Portability | Dries Rapidly and Forms a Strong Bond for All Kinds of Nail Art | 6-in-1 Gel Formula That’s Perfect for Fixing Acrylics and Press-Ons | Solid Hold for Repairing Cracked or Broken Nails and Attaching Press-Ons and Decals | An Affordable Yet Effective Option That’s Great for Having in Your Handbag |
Price | £6.99 | £9.49 | £2.69 | £7.59 | £6.99 | £3.99 | £3.75 | £6.99 | £5.69 | £2.50 |
Recommended For | Nail art, repair | Nail tips and art, anti-fungal nail care | Repairing natural and false nails, bonding artificial nails and tips | Repairing natural and false nails, affixing press-ons and other nail art | Beginners, press-ons | Repair, small nail decorations | Attaching nail art (gems, rhinestones, etc.) | Acrylics, press-ons | Nail art and decorations | Travelling, repairs, decorations |
Drying Time | 3 seconds | 5 seconds | 4 seconds | 5 seconds | 3 seconds | 5 seconds | Seconds | 1-2 minutes, nail lamp required | 5-10 seconds | Seconds |
Lasts For | 1 week | 2 weeks | - | 3 weeks | - | 2 weeks+ | - | 3 to 4 weeks | - | - |
Applicator | Pointed nozzle | Fine precision brush | Brush | Fine precision brush | Fine brush applicator | Nozzle | Nozzle | Brush | Fine brush applicator | Nozzle |
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Nail glues are essential for all your manicure needs. They can be used to repair broken or cracked natural and artificial nails, affix press-ons or acrylics, and stick accessories such as gems, crystals, and decals in place. Therefore, one of the biggest considerations is how strongly the glue holds and how long this keeps your manicure put.
Brands will sometimes put how strong their glue holds on the packaging as well as how many weeks it'll last. It also helps to see what others are saying in the reviews section. For time-saving and convenience, go for a nail glue that lasts for at least 2 weeks, or preferably more.
Give your nails some nourishment between manicures with a cuticle oil.
These days, most nail glues have a fast-setting formula so that you don't have to wait around for your manicure to dry. Especially if you're doing an elaborate decoration that requires layering, one that'll dry in a few seconds is ideal. Whether you're always in a rush or you simply lack the patience to wait, look out for a quick-drying formula.
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Nail glue applicators usually come in the form of either a brush or a pointed nozzle. Brushes allow the product to be evenly dispersed across the cuticle as it is applied like nail polish. This helps you achieve good coverage when fixing press-ons and also prevents air bubbles, further strengthening the bond.
Other glues come with a fine-tipped brush, which is thinner than a typical polish brush but can also spread the glue evenly onto the nails. These offer better precision for affixing decorations and accessories, as well as even coverage for acrylics.
Depending on their size, nozzles can let you get precise with where you want to apply the glue. However, they work better for attaching decorations than fixing acrylics. You can use them for press-ons, but it will be very messy as it's tricky to control how much product comes out. Generally, brushes are easier and less messy to use.
Doing your own nails? You'll need a reliable kit. Check out our go-to manicure sets here.
This ranking has been compiled by the writing team at mybest UK via careful evaluation of the points made in the buying guide and thorough research of each product and comparing multiple verified customer reviews across the EC sites used.
3 g
£6.99
Recommended For | Nail art, repair |
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Drying Time | 3 seconds |
Lasts For | 1 week |
Applicator | Pointed nozzle |
£9.49
Recommended For | Nail tips and art, anti-fungal nail care |
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Drying Time | 5 seconds |
Lasts For | 2 weeks |
Applicator | Fine precision brush |
6 ml
£2.69
Recommended For | Repairing natural and false nails, bonding artificial nails and tips |
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Drying Time | 4 seconds |
Lasts For | - |
Applicator | Brush |
15 g
£7.59
Recommended For | Repairing natural and false nails, affixing press-ons and other nail art |
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Drying Time | 5 seconds |
Lasts For | 3 weeks |
Applicator | Fine precision brush |
£6.99
Recommended For | Beginners, press-ons |
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Drying Time | 3 seconds |
Lasts For | - |
Applicator | Fine brush applicator |
£3.99
Recommended For | Repair, small nail decorations |
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Drying Time | 5 seconds |
Lasts For | 2 weeks+ |
Applicator | Nozzle |
3 x 3 g
£3.75
Recommended For | Attaching nail art (gems, rhinestones, etc.) |
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Drying Time | Seconds |
Lasts For | - |
Applicator | Nozzle |
8 ml
£6.99
Recommended For | Acrylics, press-ons |
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Drying Time | 1-2 minutes, nail lamp required |
Lasts For | 3 to 4 weeks |
Applicator | Brush |
£5.69
Recommended For | Nail art and decorations |
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Drying Time | 5-10 seconds |
Lasts For | - |
Applicator | Fine brush applicator |
2.87 ml
£2.50
Recommended For | Travelling, repairs, decorations |
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Drying Time | Seconds |
Lasts For | - |
Applicator | Nozzle |
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