The Best Nail Polish Strips

Tough Girls Nail Polish Strips

For a truly tough-as-nails manicure, look no further than Tough Girls’ heavy-duty nail polish strips. There are many options to choose from, including solid colors, patterns, and cute mix-and-match styles. Each strip is made from a non-toxic adhesive layer, base coat, color coat, and top coat. This layered design means that the thick strips will last without chipping, and you can have a hassle-free manicure in no time at all.

Pros:

• No PVCs or plastics
• Thick material ensures a long-lasting manicure
• Each strip has a round and a square end to fit a variety of nail shapes

Cons:

• Each package only includes one pattern
• There are only enough strips per package for two full manicures

KXAmelie Nail Polish Stickers

Buying different colors of nail polish can get expensive quickly, and the bottles can thicken or dry up long before you have the chance to use it all. With this set of nail polish stickers from KXAmelie, you’ll never have to choose between a fresh new color and saving money. There are twenty sheets with a huge variety of colors, so you can mix and match to your heart’s content. There are two color assortments to choose from, and there’s even a toenail set available if you want to show your feet some love.

Pros:

• Includes nail file for easy application
• Individual strips are self-adhesive
• Works on both natural and acrylic nails

Cons:

• The strips are stickers rather than nail polish, so they are quick to apply but may not last as long

Blulu French Manicure Nail Art Stickers

French tips are one of the most classic manicure styles around, but getting clean lines can be tricky. These vinyl stickers make DIY French manicures a snap — simply paint your nails the base color you desire, place a guide sticker near the tip of your nail, swipe a contrasting color along the edge of your nail, and remove the sticker to reveal your clean and tidy French tip. The versatile stickers make it possible to create a variety of layered manicures, so bust out your favorite shades of polish and let your imagination go wild.

Pros:

• Provides a guide for creating clean lines
• Does not stick and mess up nail polish
• Makes DIY manicures much easier

Cons:

• Stickers are meant as a guide, so you must use your own nail polish to create the tips

Mwellewm Glitter Gradient Nail Stickers

Glittery nail polish is a fun way to dress up your hands, but it’s also notoriously difficult to remove. These glitter stickers solve that problem, providing a fancy gradient look with a hint of sparkle but coming off easily when you’re ready to change up your look. The set includes 14 sheets of stickers in a variety of colors, so you can even match your nails to your outfit if you want to. Because you can trim the stickers to fit a variety of sizes and the adhesive is gentle on your nails, we love these wraps for a mother-daughter manicure day.

Pros:

• Self-adhesive and easy to apply
• Made of safe, non-toxic materials
• Variety of bright, sparkly colors

Cons:

• The stickers are gentle on your nails, but the adhesive may wear off in a few days

Augoog Nail Polish Stickers

Keep your manicure up-to-date with these stylish stickers. This pack includes a vast array of trendy colors to ensure that you’ll always have fashionable fingertips, and there is also a variety of patterns that you can add in for a playful look. The stickers come off easily with regular nail polish remover, so there are no special tools required for an easy at-home manicure. If you want an especially long-lasting manicure, use a clear gel top coat on top of the stickers and cure your nails under a UV lamp.

Pros:

• Suitable for professional or at-home use
• Variety of colors and patterns make it easy to mix and match for a custom manicure
• Come off with regular nail polish remover

Cons:

• Wide strips might be more difficult to fit to narrow nails

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply nail polish wraps?
First, swipe your clean, filed nails with nail polish remover to take off any traces of polish, lotion, oil, or dirt that could keep the wraps from adhering, then apply a base coat of nail polish. Next, heat the polish strip slightly with a hairdryer before sticking it to your nail and removing any bubbles with a cuticle stick. Finally, trim and file the strip to fit your nail’s shape and apply a top coat to protect your new manicure.

How long do nail polish wraps last?
Depending on how hard you are on your nails, nail polish wraps should last anywhere from a few days to over a week. To extend the life of your manicure, use a base and top coat and reapply the top coat as necessary. Avoid submerging your hands in hot water for extended lengths of time, as this can make the nail polish wraps come off.