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Gel nail strips for small nails

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imp2007 · 22/05/2025 18:29

After years of having salon nails I've tried Glaize custom gel strips and been really pleased with them. They're quick and easy to put on and don't damage my nails - they only last around a week though really before they start looking a bit tatty. I'd love to try the semi cured ones you use with a lamp but I've got really small nail beds and can't find any custom fit ones. Anyone come across and or know which brand might be best for narrow nails. Anyone that already uses them are you finding they last well ideally looking for 2-3 weeks wear.

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suki1964 · 22/05/2025 21:07

Not gels, I just gel top coat them, Lily and fox - £1.99 a set

Easy last 10 days on their own, 2 weeks with a top coat Gel and 3 weeks if I base and top coat

Nails are very short at the moment so I can get two nail from each one

Only thing is, they can take a month for delivery, so any seasonal ones, order well in advance

imp2007 · 22/05/2025 22:04

Ooh genius I wouldn't have thought of just putting a gel topcoat on them - you cure it with a lamp?

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nex18 · 22/05/2025 22:37

I like Holy Gels, they last well, over 2 weeks, I usually change them because my nails have grown. Each set has 20 nails (10 sizes) so they should fit.

Nopenousername · 22/05/2025 23:03

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suki1964 · 23/05/2025 05:31

imp2007 · 22/05/2025 22:04

Ooh genius I wouldn't have thought of just putting a gel topcoat on them - you cure it with a lamp?

Yep And still so easy to remove, just buff off the top coat and dissolve the wraps with nail varnish remover

Using wraps for now as back working in a kitchen and the hot water is wrecking my nails . Gives them a chance to grow before I go back to gels

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