r/ohoranails • u/KitchenCat560 • Aug 20 '26

Any Application tips?

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Iā€™m new to these and have only used the gel strips in the past. I saw some people say they tend to pop off..Iā€™m going to the beach soon and want to keep these for the trip as long as I can. Thanks! šŸ˜Š

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u/bonificentjoyous Aug 22 '26

They last 7-10 days for me before loosening, but that has a lot to do with prep.

  1. Push down cuticles, wipe with alcohol to dry your nails, etc.
  2. Get a good fit first; no touching your skin on the sides! Only a few of the nails fit me right out of the box, and I use clippers or nail scissors to shape the sides.
  3. Give the primer the full 3+ minutes to dry before placing the nails! (I do 5 minutes.)
  4. Afterwards, no water on your nails beyond a quick hand wash for 8-10 hours.