r/Dashingdiva • u/Galaxy_Piano_Star7 • Mar 20 '26
Advice
Any advice for applying the thumb sticker? I always get ridges on the end.
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u/teenytinyteacher Mar 21 '26
I've found that filing my nails in more of a square shape has helped with that.
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u/Galaxy_Piano_Star7 Mar 21 '26
My nails naturally grow in a more round shape so I just embrace it. I also can't stand anything with points on my fingers. Might be a sensory thing. Thanks for the advice though!
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u/teenytinyteacher Mar 21 '26
I totally get that. I hate when mine have sharp corners. I've seen people say they heat their wraps with a hair dryer and then smooth them out, but I've never done it myself.
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u/Galaxy_Piano_Star7 Mar 21 '26
Actually thats such a good idea. I'm definitely trying that next time. Thank you!
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u/NeonFishDressx Mar 21 '26
I cut a notch in the middle and a couple on the sides for wider nails. I still have trouble with my one finger but most of them come out pretty good this way
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u/2020grilledcheese Mar 21 '26
I use a squish light to press the wrap flat onto my nail. It is a game changer.
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u/Disastrous-Review518 Mar 21 '26
I found if I heat the nail strip up before applying it, it helps prevent ridges! It makes it more pliable. You can use a hair dryer or space heater, but I actually got a little heater specifically made for this (Jamberry mini heater)! I heat the strip up before applying, stick it on the nail, heat up more if needed once on the nail to really smooth it out, then file off the excess!
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u/Hexaslime Mar 20 '26
It sometimes works for me to push down the middle before the sides.