I paid $90 for a set of hand-painted press-on nails at a salon. They looked great and took less than 30 minutes to apply.

Gia Yetikyel

• I paid $90 for press-on nails and a set removal from the Chicago-based salon Tokyo Nails.
• The press-on nails took less than 30 minutes to apply and looked very impressive.
• The set was more expensive than drugstore press-ons, but the quality difference was evident.

There's no doubt press-on nails have become more popular in recent years. But as someone who prefers getting their nails professionally done at the salon...