If you're on the fence about this glue, just do it! I was skeptical but other reviews led me in the right direction. As a single mom of two, one being an active toddler who's the most extra ever, I don't often get an opportunity to put my nails on in one go. UV cured gel glue works well but due to time constraints, I don't often get an opportunity to put my nails on AND get them painted in the same day. Not to mention my nail prep leaves something to be desired. So when I finally do get a chance to do my nails, I usually end up losing 1 to 4 within like 3 to 5 days and then I get to spend my time piecing my hands back together here and there - if I'm lucky enough to save the offending digit's crown. Well I am never doing that again because of this glue! After 2 weeks of having these nails on my hands I've finally just lost one (left thumb) and these badboys have been through it all... laundry, gardening, playing in the sandbox, bath time, dishwashing, refinishing wood furniture, body work on a vehicle, mowing and weed whacking my yard... (and, unfortunately, even getting fingerprinted). Get the damn glue.