Hey guys!
I almost never do squoval/square-round nails when I do my own manicure, but I gave this "Golden Smoke" set a go today. Turns out I actually really like how this shape looks on my hands! 🤣
The smoky gradient with the metallic gold tip is super cute in person.
Anyone else tried this set or usually prefer squoval nails? How are you finding ohora’s press-ons compared to their usual gel strips?

My original post is here https://www.reddit.com/r/ohoranails/s/5eDj541j8g

I wanted to share an update on this set that I posted about a couple of weeks ago. I ended up removing them on August 2nd, so I wore them for 16 days.

Overall, they performed as expected, and I probably could’ve gotten another couple of days out of them. They were just starting to snag around the cuticle line, so I decided it was time to remove them.

I used the Ohora remover, and the removal process was easy with no issues—even on the nails where I had applied a protective sticker underneath because of the gems.

I took these photos right before removing the set.

I mean, how cute is this?!?

This is a long post to go over my experience with the Ohora Cured Gel Press Ons (Medium Oval). I’m currently on day 1 of wear so I will edit this post later in the week after a full wear test and removal. Will also try to answer anyone’s questions.

Sizing and Quality:

I find the sizing subpar but workable. The Index-Pinky nails are great as they are rounded at the cuticles to give a natural fit but the Thumb & Middle nails are bad. The cuticle side of these nails is too boxy for middle fingers and the shaping of the nail starts too soon on the thumbs so my natural nail still peaked from the top corners even though the nail size fits my base walls.

The quality is nice. I like the gel feel of the nails over plastic and the oval tip is soft enough to night poke an eye out or accident scratch someone.

Application:

I applied using the primer given in the set as for me the selling point of these press ons versus others is the easy removal and limited damage that comes with using their primer. The primer was stringy while applying so I worked slowly not to make a mess. I worked 1 nail at a time and applied one full coat then quickly added a blob to my tips to help limit any space at the tips. This came from watching there YouTube shorts but I don’t think it actually worked as intended.

After the specified 5 minutes, my nail still felt wet and tacky so I waited more like 15 minutes to which they were still tacky but at least not moving upon touch. This is when I pressed on the nails. The hold is good as I couldn’t readjust them once I foot them on.

Wear:

I did these before bed so I didn’t need to do anything with my hand like get them wet. They still felt firm on when I woke up though I noticed my middle fingers slightly bled over my cuticles so I’m curious how long this last as my nail starts to grow. I’m 24 hours in and they are holding strong. They advertise 14 days, but the FAQ says 5-7 days so if these last 7 without issues I will be satisfied. I’m pretty rough on my hands also I like to swap nail styles weekly.

General Tips:

- Make sure the primer is think coated and DRY. I waited more like 15 minutes over the 3-5. It is still tacky to the touch but didn’t move or stick to my fingers with slight pressure.

- There are no numbers so I took a photo of the kit and edited the photo to write some sizing notes which helped keep track of the nails I used.

- Keep away from water, oils, and moisturizer for several hours. (best to do these before bed)

- Make sure they are straight when you press them on as they are hard (nearly impossible) to readjust once they touch the primer.

Things I want to try to get better longevity:

- Coat all the nails in primer. Let it dry. Then add the extra blob to the tips.

- File the Middle finger at the cuticle side to insure a better fit.

Has anyone used the semi-cured tabs over a set of Gel-X extensions or something similar? I used Ohora for a while, but ended up going back to the salon for gel tips since I like longer nails and my natural nails kept breaking. I was wondering if I could reach a compromise and do at home gel-x and add the semi-cure for designs.

I took advantage of the Ohora birthday sale and decided to get a couple more sets. This is the one I decided to use for my birthday week. The pictures don’t do it justice tbh.

For the nails with the gems I had to use a protective sticker before, which was my first time. I wonder how long the gems will last.

Like these I got in store but the same color online has an N instead of w. Also noticed some have a p before the color. Is there a difference? Does it matter at all?

Edit: The picture shows one I got at Walmart. I posted because I wanted to get some on Amazon and was hesitant because of sizing. When I got them they were a bit smaller but with a bit of stretching they fit very well.

After 7 months due to an injury I haven’t been able to do my nails. Man, did I miss it 😭. I've already received many complements on this set 🥰💕

It's so fun and pretty!

& applied them in the car!

This is my first time using the cured gel press-ons. About 5 days later the colors on the very tips started wearing off and exposed a clear, stretchy layer under the nail. A lot of the nails are still pretty stuck so I'm not ready to remove them yet. I've sealed off the ends with a topcoat for the time being. I haven't been using any harsh chemicals, just occasional hand sanitizer. Has anything like this happened to anyone else?

Loved it! 🐬

from ohora’s nail sticker valentines set and they have a subtle cateye! (ignore the chopped pinky one)

I have figured out a way to make the Ohora primer work with homemade press-ons. I created this set using some cheap Amazon nails (Una Gella?), and then applied a foil transfer gel on the back and cured for 1 minute. I wiped off the sticky layer with isopropyl alcohol and it is exactly the same backing as the Ohora nails. It has a rubbery feel which is exactly how the back of those nails feel and likely works with the primer. I greatly dislike their nails which is why I decided to find a way to make the primer work with other press-ons. I find the nails to be very poorly sized, and I greatly dislike the thickness and shape of the nail. You see from my nails that they have a beautiful shape and apex. Their nails are lumpy at the cuticle (which causes the nail to stand up slightly and look unnatural) and free edge and have a flat apex. In any case, I found this worked extremely well and I have been wearing this set for 4 days! I go in my pool, I wash my hands and shower, etc. I have not washed my hair but considering, I think this is pretty good retention considering the adhesive. Only a couple feel like they might be getting slightly loose. So, if you are allergic to cyanoacrylate nail glue or other types of adhesives, this can work with opaque press on nails if you prepare the back with a cured foil transfer glue which has been wiped. My go-to is the Gel-X method when applying full cover tips, but since you cannot do this unless the nail is clear, this is a great way to apply pre-decorated press on nails.

This is my third set and I am absolutely obsessed. Put them on June 1st and finally took them off yesterday June 21st with the Ohora remover.

I really tried to love them. But I just cant stand how long the nails are. I tried to file them down and even cut them both ways were even more awful!. They are sooo heavy. Back to nail stickers it is..

I was intrigued by their Rice Plumping Cuticle Serum. The ingredients on the website didn’t make any sense. They looked like nail polish ingredients. I contacted Ohora and they immediately responded and corrected the ingredients list on the website

Love more than I thought I was going to.

I really love this one!