Mar 05, 2021

The Easiest At-Home Manicure: Nail Stickers

Embolden your nails with decorative, easy-to-use and long-lasting nail stickers!

What are Nail Stickers?

Nail stickers, aka nail polish strips, are basically stickers made of nail polish with an adhesive layer on one side and the nail polish color or a design on the other. Nail stickers are available in pre-cut sizes that cover the whole nail, replacing polish completely. Additionally, there are small stickers that can be used to accent a regular manicure.

Benefits of Nail Stickers

Professional Look

Your nails will look as if you have just returned from a professional salon. The stickers fit perfectly on the nail, hold well, and look stunning every day. They also provide plenty of opportunities to get creative with their array of decorative colors, finishes, and prints.

Advantage in Color

ail stickers do not fade from exposure to light and water. The pattern on the sticker does not wear off and stays on perfectly even after several days of application.

Fast and Easy Application

Nail stickers are much faster and easier than regular nail polish. There is no need for any professional skill. Just stick them on and you are good to go!

Time and Cost Saving

One of the great things about nail stickers is that you can achieve artful details on your nails without paying a nail artist a lot of money to create them. This also means that you can afford to change it up more often. Also, you can save up your time since you do not need to wait for hours until the varnish dries.

Damage-Free Nail Art

Nail stickers protect nails from damage by creating an additional barrier to external influences. They do not only decorate nails but also protect from dryness, chips, scratches. They can easily be removed by soaking in warm water and peeling them off which means there isn’t much damage to your nails.

How to Apply Nail Stickers

STEP 1

Remove Old Nail Polish

STEP 2

File and Clean Up Your Nails

STEP 3

Apply Nail Stickers

Gently place the adhesive side as close to your cuticles as possible. Smooth it down against your nail from the cuticle to the tip of the nail.

STEP 4

File Away The Excess

Use a nail file to smooth away the extra polish strip hanging off of your nails for a clean finish.

STEP 5

Add A Clear Top Coat

Apply a clear topcoat to your nails for a shiny and glossy effect and long-lasting results.

How to Remove Nail Stickers

Peel and Go

Nail stickers will eventually start to peel off if you have been wearing them for at least two weeks. Just peel the stickers off from the lifted edge, and you will be all set!

Acetone Soak

Pour acetone into a small bowl and place your fingers and soak your nails in the bowl for 10 minutes. After the acetone soak, you will be able to lift the stickers off the nails easily. Remember to apply a small amount of petroleum jelly to your cuticles to protect your nails during the process. If the nail stickers won’t come off, repeat the acetone soak for an additional five minutes.

Hot Water Soak

If you prefer to remove your nail stickers without acetone, try the hot water soak! All you need is a small bowl of warm water with a few drops of dish-washing soap. Place your hands and soak your nails for 20 minutes. You can gently peel the stickers off once the nail stickers are loose after the soak.