However, I like the idea of using the cuticle oil more because acetone itself can be damaging to the nails. A quick 45-second cure under an LED light delivers a long-lasting and durable result with mega volume and maximum shine. Keep in mind that anyone can view public collections - they may also appear in recommendations and other places.

The biggest issue is always adhesion, where the strips start to peel up at the tips after a few days of wear. Achieve a flawless manicure with GLAZE Semi-cured Gel Nail Strips that hide ridges and imperfections. I also suffered several broken nails while wearing these strips, as they do not provide as much strength and protection as traditional nail lacquer. Also, you should protect your working surface with some paper towels, a sheet of paper, or whatever you prefer.Each set comes with a good amount of nail strips so you can definitely get a mani and a pedi from one set. Each strip is built with a base coat, color and top coat, which are already half-cured (semi-cured), so all you have to do is stick it on the nail and hold it under the lamp. Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page. The nail strips weren’t lifting, I didn’t have to replace any of them or try to keep them on my nail.

Some kits do not have individual protective strips on each strip, rather, there is one clear sheet per row. I even take mine one step further by cutting each strip into individual pieces, but you do not need to do that.First and foremost, the application process is exactly the same as any nail polish strips I have ever used. Made with 100% real gel for durability, these strips provide a glossy, voluminous finish in just a few easy steps for a salon-quality result. I can easily get 10 days (and probably mire if I didn’t get bored of the color/design) with very minimal wear at the tips. The two packs of Gloss Strips that I bought were the Rose Sparkle Gloss Palette and the Moody Mauve strips. The fourth step in this Dashing Diva nail strips review and application tutorial is to get rid of the excess strip overhanging the tip of your nail.

It’s still best to save them in an airtight container but you don’t have to worry about sealing things shut with a flat iron like some brands. You can use your fingers if tweezers are not available, but be careful to not touch the back of the strip as much as possible to avoid loss of adhesion.

To make the process easier, I cut the nail strips off of the clear packaging strip and make them singles. The reason for this is that I am careful in picking sizes, trimming, applying, pressing, cutting, and so on.

These make me want to try other brands of semi-cured strips, as the LED light from this kit will work with other brands. My nails came away mostly damage-free but I did notice a very small spot or two where the nail looks peeled away.The only benefit is that they never started lifting to make them get caught in my hair, which happens with other brands. Gloss: These nail strips are chip-resistant, easy-to-apply gel nail strips, require zero dry time, and last up to 14 days.