Ohora N Brick Semi-Cured Gel Manicure

Learning curve needed but now my go to

“When I first started these a few months ago, they would stay on for a few days then a few would pop off. I had to learn how to apply them best and now I can get them to stay on for about 2 weeks. Nail prep is KEY- make sure you’re using the alcohol pad before applying anything. I like to wash my hands then wait for them to completely dry. I used nail polish remover and then the alcohol pad. The dryer your nails the better they will hold. You probably could use a dehydrator but I just haven’t bought it yet. Make sure you use a strip that fits your nail best- should go almost all the way to the edge of the nail but not over because that’ll make it lift easier. I’ve cut some then filed them if need in a bind but the closer to your actual nail the better. Don’t cure them for too long! If they are super hard they will pop off with hard contact. I usually cure it for 30-60 seconds depending on the color / hardness of the strip. I’ve noticed some colors are harder or more mailable than others. I always test it after 30 seconds— I want it to be hard but still able to bend a little with my nail (helps to keep them on longer- I think this is the concept of builder gel) File any hard edges after you cured it. Make it as close to your natural nail as possible. Lastly, add a top coat of gel polish and cure as directed from the bottle. This has changed the game for me! They’re shiny and look they I just got them done and the top coat provides an extra protective cover for the color strip itself. Make sure to add it around the front of your nail too. The top coat also prevents early lifting. When doing different styles and if my nails are long (way longer than this picture— i went a month without using these and lost allll the length I had cleaning my classroom *heart breaks*) I’ll even add a TINY bead of base gel to the nail showing by the cuticle after applying the sticker. I’ll cure that then add the top coat— that part is still a work in progress but it definitely helped when my nails were growing out to keep that part attached and prevented lifting. I’ve done so many colors and love them. I get compliments all the time asking where I got my nails done and I shock as I say I did them at home! Like I said, definitely trial and error and they take me forever because i do each one so meticulously but it saves me so much money, it’s relaxing and I like the way they look. I recommend if you have the time and entertainment to keep trying.”

Victoria