Gel Nail Strips UV-Free BSA-0211

Absolutely love these I was able to put them on with ease of course being my first time there's things I will do differently next time, they are so light weight no heavy glue feeling. I forget I have them on. It's been one full week and no signs of peeling off. I'm looking forward to picking out my next design.

These are so pretty! I was a bit skeptical at first because I have tried a couple of other UV nail wraps but I was pleasantly surprised by this brand. This is my second set from this company. They keep my nails from breaking and they last at least 2 weeks for me and I‌′‌m tough on my nails. I actually have to replace them only because my nails have grown so much. I will definitely buy again. The only negative thing is that there are fewer wraps in the package than other brands but there is definitely enough for a single manicure.

Times are tough right now, and not only do I not have the cash to sit in a nail salon, I also don′‌t have the time. These nail strips are THE. ANSWER.They go on so easily and quickly no artistic/creative talents needed, just make sure the sticker goes on straight (don′‌t remove it and re-stick, better to just scrap the sticker and start a new one). Some people can get them on in 10 minutes but it usually takes me around 20 if I′‌m doing a set like a French where lining up the strip actually matters.They cure quick if I′‌m in a rush I can cure each for 60 seconds but if I have more time I like to do 120 seconds per nail.They line up beautifully to my nails as you can see in the pics there′‌s not much of my real nail sticking out on the side and sizing is key.I have to tell people they′re not a salon manicure I get so many compliments!Long wear I get at LEAST a week with these. And when I say a week I don′t mean they start peeling, I mean maybe my hair gets stuck occasionally between the strip and nail due to natural growth. I′ve gone up to three weeks and what made me change them wasn′t the durability of the nail, but rather my natural nails growing out!Removal is quick and painless the little wooden toothpick lookin thing brings them right up with little to no damage to my natural nail. A little buff and file and they′re ready for a new set immediately.In sum I won′t go back to a salon when I can DIY my favorite colors/patterns in a fraction of the time at a fraction of the price in my own home. I don′t know about you, but I′ve never seen a $10 20 minute French gel manicure advertised!Do it! Try it for $9.99 and see for yourself, they will not disappoint!

UPDATE AFTER TWO WEEKS! As you can see by the second photo my nails still look great. This is after cooking and washing a lot of dishes and pots and pans!!Had a compliment yesterday that my nail were beautiful. The lady was surprised to hear they were Gel Nail Strips. I am thrilled to know I can save $50-60 a month by using these and still have my nails looking beautiful.ORIGINAL REVIEWI am very impressed. These gel nail strips work very well.This photo is after they were on for a week. As you can see there are no chips or pulling away from the nail.I cook a lot and my hands spend a lot of time in dishwater. I even had to scrub a pan after letting some beef stew scorch.I do not like wearing gloves so my hands were bare in the dishwater.The nail strips were not difficult to apply.Since it was my first time to use them, I did learn a few tips to make it easier and more like a salon manicure.First, make sure your nails on both hands are all the same length. Mine were a little shorter on my left hand than my right and it shows.Second, use a cuticle remover to soften your cuticles and gently push your cuticles back all around the nail so the nail strip will slip under the cuticle.Be sure you wash your hands with soap and water and use the alcohol pad so the strip will properly adhere to your nail.Before I removed the nail strip backing, I held it over my nail to make sure I had the proper size.Once you have the strip properly centered on your nail and right up against the cuticle (I had to carefully remove a couple and recenter it) use the wood stick to smooth it out all along the edges. I also smoothed and rubbed it with my finger to make sure it adhered properly.Use a pair very small sharp scissors and trim the excess off the nail leaving about one-eighth inch. Then press and rub the excess down around and under the nail. That made it easier to gently file the excess off.