What's Different About NTAB?

What's Different About NTAB: NTAB vs Competitors

Before creating NTAB, our founder wore nearly every major press-on brand on the market — from budget sets to top “luxury” names. And while each had its strengths, every single one came with a trade-off:

• Fun designs… but cheap plastic materials
• “Salon quality”… but boring, printed patterns
• Hand-painted beauty… but frustrating sizing and poor fit

She wanted it all — bold, hand-painted designs using REAL salon materials plus effortless sizing and consistent fit.

So she built it herself.

That’s how NTAB was born — the world’s first hand-painted, size-inclusive press-on nail set with 24 nails per box. No measuring. No guessing. No compromises.

Our nails are handcrafted using TRUE salon-grade gel and acrylic, not ABS plastic tips or printed overlays — so you get real structure, durability, and the unmistakable look, feel, and sound of authentic salon nails.

Problems with The Press-On Nail Industry

The press-on industry has been overdue for a major upgrade — and NTAB delivered it.

While many brands claim to bring “salon quality to your home,” they leave out the part where you’re forced to sacrifice something along the way. Whether that’s creativity, durability, fit, or comfort — compromise has always been baked into the model.

Let’s walk through why.

Problem #1: Most “Top” Press-On Nails Are Made of Cheap Plastic

PROBLEM: Most press-on nails (besides NTAB) are made of ABS plastic, Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene—a lightweight, flexible plastic that’s commonly used for nail tips and extensions. While it is generally considered a safe plastic to use, it is still plastic, thus it looks, feels, and sounds like plastic. 

It lacks the density, strength, and realism of true salon materials. ABS nails are more likely to crack, flex, or snap (think of opening a soda can). And yes — you can literally hear the difference:

Tap ABS plastic nails on a table — they sound hollow.

Tap gel or acrylic nails — they sound like real nails.

ABS plastic is not salon quality — it’s a downgrade and a far cry from salon-quality.

NTAB SOLUTION: NTAB nails are handcrafted with salon-grade gel and acrylic — the same professional materials used on clients in real nail studios. You can see, feel, and hear the difference!

Problem #2: Most Press-On Nail Designs are Machine-Printed

PROBLEM: Nearly all decorative press-ons — outside of hand-painted options — rely on machine printing. That means flat graphics, zero texture, limited detail, and predictable patterns that can never fully match the artistry of real nail design.

Printed nails work for solid colors — but once you want fun designs, dimension, depth, intricate bows, florals, or statement art, machines and printers fall short.

Of course there are hand-painted options on the market… but they lead to the next major problem: sizing.

NTAB SOLUTION: Every single NTAB nail design is hand-painted by real, experienced manicurists, not machines. Each set is art — with texture, layering, detail, and individuality that printed nails can’t replicate.

Problem #3: Hand-Painted Press-Ons Are NOT Size-Inclusive

PROBLEM: All hand-painted nail brands offer only 10 nails per set — one single size — which means:

• You must measure each of your nails to find your size
• Sizes vary by brand-specific size charts
• You're forced to choose one size, or purchase multiple 10pc sets to get the perfect fit

The frustrating reality: Sizing is wildly inconsistent across brands. Each company uses different nail bases, vendors, and manufacturing standards. An “XS” in one brand might be a “Small” or even “Medium” in another.

And, if you’re between sizes — or have uneven nail shapes — your only solutions are to compromise on fit or buy multiple sets just to make make a full set that works for you.

Beautiful nail art shouldn’t come with this much hassle.

NTAB SOLUTION: NTAB is the only hand-painted press-on brand that includes 24 size-inclusive nails in every set.

No measuring.

No guessing.

No purchasing multiple sizes.

Just choose your design and get your perfect fit — every time.

Problem #4: No Mix-N-Match Freedom

PROBLEM: Most large press-on companies source their nail bases from multiple manufacturers, which leads to subtle inconsistencies even within the same nail shape and length.

• Slight curvature differences
• Inconsistent almond or coffin points
• Uneven arch profiles

So when you try to mix designs between sets — something customers LOVE to do — the nails don’t truly match.

Mix-and-match should be fun — not frustrating!

NTAB SOLUTION: Every NTAB nail base is produced under one standardized shape system, so every set aligns perfectly. This means:

•  Seamless mixing between designs
•  Consistent shape, curve, and length
•  Professional-looking custom combinations every time
• You can mix-n-match your favorite designs to make your own unique set

The NTAB Difference — No Compromises, Ever

NTAB is the first press-on nail brand to solve every problem in the category:

•  Salon-grade gel & acrylic materials
•  100% hand-painted artistry by real manicurists
•  24 size-inclusive nails per set — no measuring required
•  Standardized shapes for real mix-and-match freedom

This isn’t just another press-on nail brand. We're a new category.

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