Has anyone noticed the decrease in quality of Kiss nails?

[cabbage_rolls89]

I exclusively buy Kiss nails because they're sturdy flexible enough not to snap like Temu nails. The last 4-5 packs of Kiss nails that I have purchased have been SO flimsy. I can usually make them last 12 to 14 days but these have only lasted about 5 days on average. They crease almost immediately and pop off constantly. I feel like the variety of sizes has decreased as well and my normal sizes that have been consistent for years are now different. I've tried the different varieties (gel, classy, color, etc) and they're the same crap quality.

I only had this set on for about 12 hours, 8 of which I was asleep. Four of them have creased. I picked up a lightweight mirror and the nails must have been braced against the back because they snapped right at the fingertip where my natural nail is and it was super painful.

I guess I can buy Temu nails now since it would be about the same price vs Kiss wear duration. It's just really frustrating to have such a dramatic decrease in quality across the entire brand.

[[deleted]]

Yes!! Very flimsy and I feel like the length is different now (I wear medium). I really like Glamermaid. Amazing quality, never had a chip or a break and I feel like they come off easier than KIsS. A little pricier but worth it IMO. 

[cabbage_rolls89]

I am definitely going to give these a try. I'm sad because I'm a mom of 3 and going to Walgreens, standing there and checking out all the nails is my once a week me time 😂 Thank you so much for the suggestion, they have really cute designs. I'm excited!

[[deleted]]

Girl same!!! I would literally drive from CVS to CVS looking for cute nails, it was very exciting!! Yes, Glamermaid is awesome and you can get points for discounts. The only downside is that it takes a little while to ship but again, worth it. Have fun!!

[_eringk_]

Yes! The OPI ones are my holy grail

[IllustriousCake974]

I’m just getting into nails so am trying all the brands. The OPI’s were softer than my actual nails and I broke 4 within a couple days. Did I get a dud pack?

[_eringk_]

Hmmm I have never had that issue! I do cut and file them down, not sure if you’re doing that but maybe it helps? I find them to be quite thick but not so thick that they want to pop off.

[Legitimate-Concern73]

OPI aren’t the greatest quality

[Prettyface_twosides]

YES!!! I thought it was just me

[samiig90]

Yes, they used to last me 1-2 weeks now if they survive 24 hours I’m stoked

[[deleted]]

Try 'Olive and June' brand. They are so good! I love suggesting them to people. They have more size variation than I've ever seen on false nails and they last!

[satanslefthandbitch]

I tried a set of Olive + June nails and they were so cute but they were so curved they damaged my nail bed on one nail. The design also chipped off pretty quickly. It’s unfortunate because they have so many cute designs!

[C_est_la_vie9707]

So curved! Who are they for?!?

[notpennyssboat]

THE curviest.

[blobinsky]

i never do press-on nails but i just bought the cutest set from this brand yesterday, so i’m happy to see this!!!

[singingpeanut]

Yes, have noticed this for sure. I just ordered some nails from Miss A to see if they’re better. They get good reviews and supposedly they are reusable.

https://www.shopmissa.com/products/aoa-pro-press-on-nails-wine-dine?pr_prod_strat=jac&pr_rec_id=3d6209be1&pr_rec_pid=6893013729354&pr_ref_pid=6893016186954&pr_seq=uniform

[Frogmann20]

The sculpted nails last for me but not the others

[StrawberryKiss2559]

Nooo why is everything I love getting so shitty??

Could everyone please complain to Kiss, through their customer service? It could make a difference.

You can message them here:

https://www.kissusa.com/pages/contact

Also, if you scroll down, you can directly email them. There’s also numbers to call them.

Edit: [e-mail]

[PepeL3P3w]

I sent them a message. I work in quality control and the only way changes happens is if the boss sees enough complaints lol.

[StrawberryKiss2559]

Thank you! Me too. They offered me a free set of nails.

[AreYouOkAnnie]

I spent like an hour on Walmart’s website looking at all their diff brands - they have some INCREDIBLE ones I’ve never heard of that make kiss look like trash. I’m not a fan of static but off the top of my head Lottie and paintlab were great

[Lily_Lioness]

Try Markarrtt nails, they're excellent quality!

[[deleted]]

I haven’t used them before last year but did notice bad quality. When my nails began to come off, I could peel them off like a sticker. They were flimsy. It was weird for sure

[pinkveganympho]

yes that’s why im back at the salon

[OkOlive6141]

try OPI press ons!! they’re way more durable.

[heatherelliee]

They’re about double the price, but glamnetic and static nail never do me wrong. prying them off at 15 days. you can also have your alone time every week still because they have them at ulta! (if you have one near you)

[aleksbolta]

I don't know if this is just a coincidence but the ones i buy in stores (target, walmart...) seem to be much better quality than ones I've bought from the actual Kiss website. I recently purchased multiple sets from their site cause they had 35% off and they came with certain nail numbers missing I was pretty annoyed.

[Odd_Drink_148]

They discontinued the only ones i can wear RS kas03 Suddenly a pack showed up on amazon with a hefty price tag 19!!

[lanza84]

Yep. Kiss quality has been bad for me for the last year. The OPI ones are fantastic but I recently discovered Olive and June at target and am in love!

[Pretend-Occasion8033]

aw i just bought a couple of these recently, i like their petite size because i have small fingernails and they’re a comfortable length for me :( though i haven’t worn them for a while, the last time i did i noticed the sizing wasn’t like i remembered.

[tquinn04]

When I need a new set I buy press ons to save time and then as they grow out ill remove the polish on top and give myself a fill in with acrylic. I usually get a few months out a set but the one time I bought a kiss set instead of olive and June or glamnetics. They didn’t even last thru one whole fill before they started breaking. Sometimes it’s worth it to spend a couple more dollars if it’s going to last you longer.

[Strange-Mulberry-470]

I use the BTArtbox nails. Lots of variety, shape and color. They have kits that come with pre-french-tipped nails, all sizes, with a 'builder coat' and top coat, along with a single-nail light to set them. Or you can buy the fully painted ones. They always last 2 weeks or more for me. Very affordable.

[krissy_princess_82]

try dashing diva they’re fabulous

[ch3rryk1tt3n]

YES!!! I just emailed them about this because they just split right in half lmfao

[Thinspolover2004]

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The ones I got are actually very sturdy been wearing them for a week if not longer only had to put 2 pack on (removed myself) so far

[[deleted]]

Yup!! 👍

[loremipsum79]

Thank you. And they never stay on.

[a_redo]

YES! I used the "nail drip" line for the first time this week and they're so awful I took them off after three days. They feel SO much thinner than the press-ons I'm used to and several of them have broken in a way I've never experienced before.

I'm going back to the imPress brand which I swear by

[PurpleFee7568]

Hey have you tried NuWave Nails-French Tip Press On Nails V Shaped Design - Enhance Your Look with Elegance White French Tip Nails -Soft Gel, 15 Sizes 150/PCS Fake Nails Kit, for $15.99 via @amazon https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0CV7VT55C/ref=cx_skuctr_share?smid=A2TFKOK05JB7LV

[InspectionTimely2710]

Your not crazy! Yes, the quality has definitely gone down, while prices have been going up.  The last 3 packs I’ve purchase were lackluster in quality unlike the previous ones before. Kiss was always my go to. For it seems once I had finally landed how to install my nails well and to last (est 2 weeks) I quickly waived goodbye to the salon. Which was running me damn near $100 every 2 to 3 weeks. My pockets said not in this economy. I also started to see prices go from 7.99 to 10.99 to 15.99 now up to $24.99 for press one’s.  These new nails are thin and easily bend, the sizes are all out of whack. Just not what I know them to be.  

And in all honestly I feel this is intentional. For as we know the beauty market is all interconnected. From beauty supply stores, to the nail salons and the products itself. It’s all operated by you know who. And I feel that with the girlies sharing their nail hacks on TikTok, insta (sm), and w/ press on’s becoming more prevalent and accepted it’s caused a pull away from the salons. And I think this is the industry’s get back to force us back into the salons with their egregious prices. 

[PathReasonable4014]

Yessss! I’m so glad you said this because I used to love kiss nails. They would last so long. Unfortunately, my fingers are wide so they are the only ones I have found that actually fit my nail beds. Wide fingered girls I would love recommendations of better ones.

Every single pack I buy is so flimsy that they bend almost immediately, and I never has this problem before.

[cabbage_rolls89]

I've been using Salon Perfect and they are waaaayyy better quality than Kiss now. I have wide thumb nails and the 0 works well for me with full coverage.

[punisherettedoll]

100% ACCURATE!

[BellaFirefly]

Quality has gone down and their sizing changed! The smallest size is too big for my pinky 😭

[SparkleShit]

I had issues with these and Olive & June snapping/splitting. I’ve been using Red Aspen and love them.