ohoraSemi Cured Gel Nail Strips (N Daybreak) - Works with Any Nail Lamps, Salon-Quality, Long Lasting, Easy to Apply & Remove - Includes 2 Prep Pads, Nail File & Wooden Stick - Jewel - Gemstone

This is my first time with the gel semi cured nails, I’ve been using regular gel strips a lot.The application wasn’t bad, the strips are really skinny width wise so I had to do a lot of stretching to make fit. (I probably won’t get a 2nd set out of the pack because there aren’t enough to fit my nail beds) my nail beds aren’t big but apparently to big for this set. Also if you have longer nails these won’t stretchAlso the clear ball is weird it’s more like a wart on your nail, not as cute as thought it would be.Overall I probably won’t buy againUpdate: the gem/bubbles fell off within a few days of wearing. It didn’t bother me much because from a distance you couldn’t tell it was gone.Overall they lasted about a week and half, through a lot wear and tear. I had some hair snagging (I read about this in other reviews) the last few days but nothing to bad like losing hair from it If you have smaller fingers, these will be good for you due to the size issues in my original review, I won’t buy again.

1st time user of semi cured. Application was a success and turned out better than I thought it would. I did cure an extra time or two based on other reviews that the nails were still soft. Keep in mind the strength and style of your curing light makes the difference here. I also did use a top coat and cured again. They turned out better than I expected and looks just as good as going to the shop. (Minus the fact that I did not file well. Not an issue with the product, but issue with myself, the user, as I don't do my own gel/shellack nails often, I go to the shop or do none at all).I am very disappointed that the gems fell off before I could even attempt to apply. I had not even pulled at the gem side, gem side was still on the package and when I lifted off the other side, the gem popped. I tried another one carefully lifting the gem side, holding the gem, but as soon as I touched the gem, it fell off. I could have probably used nail glue or the top coat to reattach and seal, but was irritated and just used a regular pink. It could have been a bad batch or older set, either way, I am not a big gem fan and won't purchase with gems on them in the future.For the color/style of this set, it's ok. I liked it better on screen. I feel like the lighter color from a distance and in pictures looks like an unfished hand. The deeper pink has a tie dye effect, which may look better on a longer nail, however on my short nails, again looks like I have not applied a solid pink appropriately. Again - that is based only on my person preference, I am very sure other's will find it acceptable.I am currently adding additional colors and styles to my cart. I can't stress enough that application was great and it was my 1st attempt. I can not yet report on how long these will last. I will update when I change them out.

These are a game changer. I've done gel and polygel and it takes so long to do designs and no matter what I can't get my right hand to look good. These are pretty easy to apply along but I do use extra steps to make then last.My steps:1. Nail dehydrater (after gently roughing nail)2. Nail primer3. Nail strip - making sure to use the stick to press down the edges. The stick also stretches out the sides, it can leave indents but they usually go away if you wait a few seconds before curing since it's already semi cured.4. Cure until hard, could take more than one cycle. I check by pressing in on the tip of the nail.5. Trim then file edges (honestly they get hard enough I can even leave extra strip just as an 'extension')6. Gel base coat (cure)7. Gel top coat (cure)I have already ordered more sets because they look nicer and are easier to remove than any of my previous methods.If you're experiencing lifting, try again and be sure to seal down the edges of the strip to your nail. I use the stick and the heat from my fingers to stretch and seal. This part is crucial!

It is a good product. You are able to stretch the stickers in order for it to fit you nail. The first time I tried it the nails lasted about a week. I few days ago I tried again with the left over pieces. I think I was better at it the second time around. I am not a fan of the stickers that have a jewel, but I had to use it, sometimes it gets stuck in your hair. During Covid I stopped going to get my nails done, so I learned how to do my nails with gel colors. Its a bit of time consuming because I like my nails to be perfect. This product helped me do my nails in a shorter time and thy look nice. I have bought two other styles.

I have tried so many things - dip powder, press on nails, various semi-cured nail strips. Ohora is the best thing that happened to me after I decided to do manicure at home (I really hate spending so much time on salons).I always add my top coat. And if my hair get stuck after a while, I just file or buff my nails and add an extra layer of the top coat.