Nail polish stickers reached the Estonian market and won the hearts of Estonian women with their simplicity. A while ago, gel polish stickers were also added to the Stikily e-shop. Gel polish stickers are like at-home gel polish. They are similar in concept to nail polish stickers but more durable and leave the nails with an even more professional gel-look. It actually is gel polish, just pre-designed for you, leaving only the effort of sticking them on.
At-home gel polish (gel polish stickers) and its 5 biggest benefits.
- Just as easy to apply as nail polish stickers. Actually, maybe even a bit easier, because gel polish stickers are slightly stronger by nature, yet flexible and attach to the nail easily.
- They last! There are nail polish sticker wearers who have one set stay on their nails for even 3.5 weeks… I don’t know how 😀 Durability definitely depends on both lifestyle and the sticker itself. For me, the tips usually tend to wear off around day 7. With gel polish stickers, there’s no such worry! You stick them in place, cure them under a UV lamp, and they stay on the nail. The only thing that gives away weeks of wear is the regrowth.
I’ve received feedback that hair tends to get caught at the tips of the nails at some point. To prevent this, press the nail tips down with a wooden stick during application. When you think you’ve pressed enough, press two or three more times. - The colors of gel polish stickers stay vibrant throughout the entire wear time. Gel polish stickers are made from the same materials as gel polish.
- No top coat needed. Gel polish stickers need 60 seconds under a UV lamp to cure. If you think about it, usually at-home gel manicures require a base coat, color coat, top coat, primer… anything else? So many layers that all require time under the UV lamp. It’s a real hassle. With gel polish stickers, it’s simple: stick, file, cure, and done!
- Removal is super easy. The manufacturer’s recommendation, similar to nail polish stickers, is to soak the nails in warm water to soften the adhesive and then push the sticker off with a wooden stick. For me, the easiest way is to simply pull it off the nail with dental floss. And it damages the nail surface significantly less :). Compared to removing traditional gel polish, it’s also easier—no soaking or filing required.
I hope the at-home gel polish I described managed to spark your interest and you’re ready to test a new era gel polish kit. You can choose your favorite design in the e-shop.
If you’re a complete beginner and don’t have a UV lamp yet, I recommend starting with a gel polish sticker starter box. It includes 2 sets of gel polish stickers of your choice, a UV lamp, and everything is packed in a practical Stikily cosmetic bag. The starter kit is actually 25% cheaper than buying separately, so it’s like getting the UV lamp for free.
