Gen Z is glued to press-on nails. The savvy, stylish nails have come in handy for on-the-go young people who desire versatile nail designs but want to spend less money and fewer hours in a nail salon. Celebrities including Nicki Minaj and Marsai Martin, who avidly wear false nails, have even embraced the do-it-yourself concept and launched their own press-on collections: "Pink Friday Nails" in March 2024 and "Mari By Marsai" in 2022, respectively.
A doctor has warned that acrylic fake nails could lead to an infection that turns your nails green and crusty. Dr. Sermed Mezher posted on his TikTok account warning his 143,100 followers about "a beautician's nightmare:" The Greenies.