ohora Semi Cured Gel Nail Strips (N Milk Rose) - Pink, Ombre, Works with Any UV/LED Lamps, Salon-Quality, Long Lasting, Easy to Apply & Remove - Includes 2 Prep Pads, Nail File & Wooden Stick

just applied my 3rd set of gel strip nails, I chose to take enough time before this review so I could properly make a well informed decision about the product!After almost 30 years of not wearing any type of product on my nails, I decided I would try a highly recommended/reviewed mineral powder system (NOT A Dip) that you apply with a sponge tip applicator. This caused severe damage when removing it and It took close to 7 months for my nails to start growing out but they were still unbearably thin with ridges and dents that looked like chunks of nail were missing due to filing/buffing the top in addition to the chemical required to remove the product. I began to think my nails would never see polish/color on them ever again.I read several reviews about the semi-cured gel strips and decided to give it a try. After receiving the kit, I procrastinated and they sat for almost a month before making my first attempt at applying them.I purchased a basic color in addition to the gloss top coat and I already had the UV light from the powder system I had tried previously. I ended up purchasing the remover directly from the Ohora website for when it came time to remove them. The prep pads were dried out and useless and since I didn’t have nail polish remover I ended up using EVERCLEAR (vodka 190proof/95%alcohol)to clean and prep the nails. Application of the gel strips was pretty easy, I have shakey hands (another reason I can’t apply regular polish) but these gave me no problem. The strips made the ridges and dips in my nails seem to disappear and they now looked normal.I used the top coat and cured for 30sx2 and was amazed at how quickly they dried. There was no wait time and I was able to touch them immediately they were dry, not sticky or tacky.After about 6 days they still looked like they had just been applied but I did noticed that a couple of nails had lifted just a bit at the edge and cuticle and started to catch on my hair, so I used a tiny bit of the top coat and applied with a silicone eyeliner tool around just the edges that were lifting and cured and this took care of the issue.On around day 10 I was impressed that my nails still looked very good but now that my nails looked so good with color I wanted to see another color and I also wanted to see if the removal was as easy and would leave the nails in good condition or if they would be left damaged.I started the removal process by trying to lift a small area of the gel strip from the nail in order to work the removal liquid under. I had watched a few YouTube tutorials on removal and saw that dental floss picks could be used to work in the remover under the strip. This suggestion worked perfectly, and even though I wanted to work slowly as to not damage the natural nail, the nail strip came off cleanly with no damage whatsoever to the nail. After removing all of the strips, i added a drop of remover to the top of each nail and thoroughly cleaned them with a microfiber towel to ensure all of the adhesive was removed. I was very pleased with the result, no damage and the nails appeared to be in much better shape than when I first applied the gel strips. After washing my hands and nails I applied Ohora’s nail oil and waited until the next day to re apply another set of strips.The 2nd set of strips went just as smoothly as the first and I left these on for around 5 days and wanted to remove these to see if there would be any issue removing them after just a short time having them on. The removal went smoothly and the nails were healthy. I applied the 3rd set of strips from the original set and I plan on experimenting after 1 weeks time with applying some of the mineral powder on top of the strips to enhance the color and see if the powder will be compatible with the gel strips. Once I’ve done this, I will update this review. In the meantime, I love these strips, they saved my nails and I am very pleased with the product, I will be using these again and definitely recommend to anyone that is looking for an alternative to gel polish/regular polish.

The media could not be loaded. This video is of the second time doing my nails with the wraps. I’ve gotten better! (Please excuse shaky hands, medications)It took me about an hour to get the first set removed with regular nail polish remover, gently peeling from the sides and bottom (at cuticle) towards the top. Not sure how the Ohora remover works or how much quicker it would be.It takes about an hour for me to get my nails prepped and fully done. These are pretty easy to work with, stretchable if they’re slightly too small (easier to use a slightly smaller size than to attempt to cut a bigger one down).I use an off brand LED lamp to cure the nails, about two minutes in the light really sets them and hardens them well.My nails are not extremely brittle, but they’re also not super strong. After just a couple days, you can see on my left middle finger there is a visible crack in the nail where I must have bent it a bit (I am assuming during work). My mail isn’t cracked and it’s not braking off, it’s just a bit weaker now.The first time I did my nails, they lasted about 2 weeks, at the second week they were cracking and chipping quite a bit, did not have time to redo them so using some clear gel polish on top sealed them on a bit longer and strengthened a bit to extend the time I could have them on.Will definitely be purchasing more! The toes are cute too, but didn’t last as long- a full nail popped off during the first week- but it was also my first time doing them so perhaps I didn’t quite clean the oil off well enough before sticking that one on (2 alcohol pads provided with each pack to wipe down nails before applying).

First of all, I love the concept of this. I appreciate the convenience of it. I also love all the different designs. There’s a wide variety of designs to choose from. Also, it adhered to my nails pretty well. But I did prep my nails by buffing and dehydrating (not with the prep pad that was included).However, I ran into so many problems. They were too narrow for my nail beds. No biggie—I made them work. But then, I had difficulty curing them. It took about 3 minutes to cure them hard enough to not be able to manipulate them. But even then, they were still flimsy. So I thought it was just my UV lamp. Luckily I have two, but the nails were still flimsy after curing for another minute or so. I decided to just leave it, but the nails (especially the corners) started to break off. I remember pulling up my pants and a big chunk of my mail had broken off. So I had to cut them all the way down.I wish I had taken a before and after picture of my nails because I really liked how they looked right after applying. But the durability failed.EDIT: So I learned that this is meant to be filed down to your natural nail. I was under the impression that this could be used as nail extensions. Therefore I’m changing my review from 2 stars to 3 stars. I’ve had these on for about 5 days and it’s lifting at the edges. My hair keeps getting caught in them.

I've been a loyal Dashing Diva customer for years, but recently they haven't been releasing as many UV gel designs that I like. I found Ohora a few months ago at my local Target and I've been super impressed. They always have really current, trendy designs. The nail strips come with a variety of sizes (enough that I can usually get 2 manicures out of one set!). They apply really easily, are easy to reposition if needed, cure easily, and last about 2 weeks despite how rough I am on my nails. Prep is crucial to making these last, so make sure you follow the directions. I'm definitely an Ohora girly now!