I chew my nails relentlessly, and have tried to curb my habit with fake nails. Every brand that I've tried has not stood up to the test; falling off after a day or two, or being so thick that they are obviously fake. These have stayed on for weeks! And, they are thin enough to look natural, yet strong enough to withstand daily use. I don't use gloves when washing dishes either. My natural nails have actually begun to grow back healthier! I will be using these exclusively from now on. I pair them with the semi-solid glue for the best results, and you definitely have to use the remover to get them off. I haven't had even one nail fall off or loosen without the remover. I do file them a little shorter, to suit my preference.