Pressing Nails and Clarity Club are both NZ press-on brands, so it is a fair question: which one should you buy? We are Clarity Club, so we have tried to be honest about where Pressing Nails is the better pick. The short version: Pressing Nails makes simple, well-reviewed sets in plain colours and tips, while Clarity Club adds hand-sculpted builder-gel nail art and a soft acrylic range with more nails and more sizes per set.
Details checked October 2026. Prices are in NZD and can change.
Clarity Club vs Pressing Nails at a glance
| Clarity Club | Pressing Nails | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $25 to $29.95 (Soft Acrylic); $35 to $45 (Handmade) | $30 to $32.50 on its website |
| Nails per set | 30 to 32 (Soft Acrylic); 10 in XS to L sizes (Handmade) | About 24 to 30 depending on the set |
| Style | Hand-sculpted 3D nail art, cat-eye, chrome, French tips and plain colours | Mostly solid colours, French and white tips, ombre |
| Material | UV-cured soft acrylic and builder gel | Gel and acrylic sets |
| Wear time | 2 to 3 weeks with good prep | 2 to 3 weeks (its website claim) |
| Reusable | Yes | Yes |
| Glue and remover | Brush & Melt Duo $19 (glue and remover oil) | Brush glue $12.95, brush-on remover $14.95 |
| Shipping | Ships from Auckland, free NZ express over $50 | Free NZ shipping over $75 |
| Origin | Designed in NZ, NZ owned | NZ brand |
The main difference: nail art vs plain colours
Browse Pressing Nails and you will mostly find solid colours, white and black tips, ombre and gold lining. They are classic and easy to wear. Clarity Club’s Handmade Collection goes in a different direction. Each 10-piece set is hand-sculpted or hand-painted in builder gel, with 3D bangles, daisies, blueberry charms and gemstones that read as a professional salon set rather than a plain press-on.
- Daisy: French tip with 3D daisies
- Blueberry Bliss: 3D blueberry charms on milky pink
- Pink Bangle: French tip with bangle accent and gemstone
- Golden Bangle: 3D gold bangles and rhinestones
Soft Acrylic: more nails, more sizes, durable and reusable
If you do want plain colours, our Soft Acrylic Collection is $25 to $29.95, with 30 to 32 UV-cured soft acrylic nails per set across a wide range of sizes. More nails in the box helps you match every finger without filing a set that does not fit. The sets are durable, designed to last 2 to 3 weeks and can be reused several times with careful removal. See Eye Candy and Lizzy for French tips.
Where Pressing Nails is the better choice
- Reviews: Pressing Nails shows 4.87 stars from 915 reviews on its site, a strong track record.
- Where you can buy: it is stocked by some pharmacy and online retailers, so you can sometimes buy in person.
- Length range: sets run from extra short to long in almond, oval, square and squoval.
- Simplicity: if you only want a plain nude or a white tip, it does the job at around $30.
Where Clarity Club is the better choice
- Nail art: hand-sculpted builder-gel art is a salon-level detail you will not find in plain sets.
- Soft Acrylic from $25: a lower starting price, and 30 to 32 nails per set.
- Full kit for removal: the Brush & Melt Duo pairs a brush-on glue with an acetone-free remover oil in one $19 pack.
Verdict
Choose Pressing Nails for simple, classic sets you can sometimes pick up in store. Choose Clarity Club if you want nail art that looks salon-made, or a larger soft acrylic set with more sizes. Not sure yet? Compare more brands in our where to buy press-on nails in NZ guide, or read Clarity Club vs Sistaco.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pressing Nails a NZ brand?
Yes. Pressing Nails is a NZ press-on brand selling online at pressingnails.com and through some retailers.
What is the difference between handmade and plain press-on nails?
Handmade sets like Clarity Club’s are sculpted or painted in builder gel with 3D art. Plain sets use solid colours, tips and ombre without that detailing.
How many nails come in a Clarity Club set?
Soft Acrylic sets have 30 to 32 nails across a wide range of sizes. Handmade sets have 10 nails and come in XS, S, M and L.
How long do Clarity Club nails last?
With good prep, 2 to 3 weeks. See how long Clarity Club nails last and our application guide.
Are Clarity Club nails worth the price?
Read our honest cost and value breakdown.
Do press-on nails damage natural nails?
Gentle removal matters most. The American Academy of Dermatology recommends giving your nails breaks from artificial nails. Our removal guide shows how.