So, I got a huge horizontal split into the quick of my right index finger and it was too deep to cut. I tried a manicure with a sticker that was supposed to strengthen it but it cracked again. Then the nail next to it shattered super short. I really hate having all my nails the same length and then one stubby one right in the middle.
Last Sunday, I finally got a quick gel tip kit at ULTA to repair them. I’m totally using this from now on to patch splits and keep my nails the same length when one bites the dust. At my rate, they’ll all have tips on them soon enough.
Nutra Nail Power Gel Instant Nails – no mix acrylic kit (read the instructions completely before you start!)
This set at CVS is pretty much the same thing.
I used to do acrylic nails salon-style (with the powder) when I was a kid (once at a salon that absolutely ruined my nails). This is so much easier and better for your nails. You don’t have a thick coating on the majority of your natural nail and they can just grow out nicely with a bit of buffing and without having to refill them.
You pick a tip (file the sides a bit if too wide), put the gel on the tip of your own nail (glorified crazy glue), put the fake tip on carefully and press out any air bubbles. It should adhere almost instantly. File the nail down to your desired length and buff down a bit to be closer to the level of your natural nail. Add a few drops of gel at the ridge, let dry and buff again. Coat entire nail in gel then a coat of activator while the gel is still wet. All done!
They don’t feel thick or heavy.
Who remembers Lee Press-on Nails?!!!
I haven’t been using a nail primer and with manicures lasting 24 hours if I’m lucky, and my nails busting left and right, I got this and I’m pleased with it.
Oh! I’ve been having a rough time with top coats. The 2 Sally Hansen ones I have are bubbling, cracking and lifting off some of my polish when brushed on. They haven’t made a manicure last any longer either. I finally splurged and bought Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat. HOLY COW I will never use another clear coat! It’s like buttah!
My friend Jen has always been a stickler for doing a manicure right – base coat, polish and top coat. Her nails always looked professionally done. I finally get it.
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