Gel Nail Strips & Wraps

Nail strips are stickers of real gel or polish that you press on, file to length and, for semi-cured gel, harden under a UV or LED lamp. ohora and heyhae make up most of this range, with Dashing Diva and Color Street alongside them. Sets cost between £22 and £28 in most cases and include manicure and pedicure designs.

Check whether a set is semi-cured gel, which needs a lamp, or a no-cure wrap, which does not. Semi-cured strips usually last longer and have a glossy gel finish. Clean, oil-free nails and pressing the edges down firmly make the biggest difference to wear time.

Frequently asked questions

Do gel nail strips need a UV lamp?

Semi-cured gel strips do: they are soft when applied and harden under a UV or LED lamp. Standard polish wraps and some gel-look strips need no lamp. The product title says which type it is.

How long do semi-cured gel strips last?

Brands typically describe up to two weeks of wear. Results depend on nail preparation and how well the edges are sealed and cured.

How do I remove gel nail strips?

Lift an edge gently with a wooden stick and a few drops of remover or cuticle oil, then peel slowly from the side. Do not pull them off dry.