Does not hurt. Feels as if I have no press on nails. Very durable. Got complemented and my sibling even asked if I let my nails grow again, since my nails grow this long lol. I told them that they are not my nails a d he literally said they look like mine. Have had them for nearly three weeks on with the nailest glue. Washed dishes, typed, cleaned, take hot showers, did lifting, ect. The nails never popped off at all. I am very happy with them and will continue to buy from here.