Full Disclosure: I did not purchase this product from Amazon because I found it at my local pharmacy for a heck of a deal. However, I wanted to share my experience with these strips. This is my second set of "gels" (the first one was the starter kit in Wine Not color). So far, I have been very pleasantly surprised. The strips are easy to apply with a bit of practice, my little LED lamp is working just fine, and I love the way the shine lasts and lasts. I was a little skeptical about the removal process, but the first set actually came off very nicely. My starter kit has paid for itself in convenience and time savings alone (I ***hate*** waiting in line at the nail salon), and I have had a lot of compliments on my nails in the past couple of weeks. Quick tip -when choosing the size of nail strip, choose either the one that fits perfectly or one slightly LARGER than your nail. If you select one that is too narrow and doesn't cover completely, it will look really bad and believe me -those who get professional gel manicures will notice! :D
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Overall impression: Lasts slightly longer than a regular mani, but nothing like a real gel one.
Pros: Easy to do, especially if you aren't good with clean lines. Looks nice while it lasts. Easier to remove than a real gel manicure. Not messy. Price. If your nails aren't too long, you can actually use 1 strip on two nails.
Cons: LED has a short and doesn't stay on. Peels slightly about a week in. CAN chip, even with a few top coats.
I think this is an instance of "You get what you pay for". I would have given them 3 stars (maybe even 4), but the lamp doesn't stay on consistently. This is a real problem since you can only put one finger in at a time. You can fix the peeling by filing it a bit and applying another clear coat. However, the chipping (which isn't terribly frequent) just is what it is.
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