I’m about to let you in on one of my best-kept beauty secrets. It’s one of those tips that I almost don’t want to reveal for fear of people discovering my cheap “glamor hack.” But on the other hand (pun alert!), I feel that I must share it with you, dear readers, since it is truly a Game Changer.
Yes, I’m talking about nail wraps. These wonders make your hands look like you just dropped $75 on a gel mani. They last for 2 weeks, and taking them off does not require acetone or even nail polish remover. And they cost around $8.
The reason I’m writing about them here is because now they come in Halloween designs!!
When my dear friend Amie first told me about plastic stickers that you put on your fingernails, I secretly balked. Surely they’ll peel off within a day or two, I thought. Or at least they’ll slide off during a shower. I also feared they would be a daily annoyance, curling within 24 hours and getting caught on my clothes or my hair.
But finally, after a particularly brutal gel manicure removal involving harsh chemicals and even a DRILL (which at times grazed my delicate finger skin), I recalled Amie’s recommendation and decided to pick up some nail wraps at Target.
And honestly, I never turned back. Nail wraps are remarkably adhesive while not damaging the nail bed. They only take a few minutes to apply (I put them on my natural nails, but they can also be used on artificials). They do NOT come off in hot water. They are offered in all colors of the rainbow.
Once I discovered that nail wraps come in Halloween-inspired patterns, I was officially hooked. Dashing Diva (linked via the pics above) is the brand I’ve used most often, and it can be found online, at Target, and at CVS.
Gone are the days of painstakingly coating my own nails with lacquer that chips in 2 days. Gone are the days of searching for a nail artist who can make my nails gleam with intricate spooky designs. Gone are the terrifying nail drills! And I get more compliments on my nails than ever before.
OK, thank you for coming to my TED Talk. 🙂 If you want ‘Gram-worthy October nails, I can’t recommend nail wraps highly enough.
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Geez . . . The Horror . . . a drill utilized for nail removal! I may look into these. Right now, I paint my short nails black and yep, the next day even, let the chipping begin! Thanx for the TIP!
Highly recommend! Let me know if you give them a try. I will say that some brands don’t last as long. But I can vouch for Dashing Diva!