Gel Nail Stickers, also referred to as gel nail strips, semi cured gel nail strips and less frequently as gel nail wraps are a lovely and long-lasting addition to your nail. Literally. It is attached to the nail bed, and as it is made from gel, yet semi-cured, thus also requires some curing. Le Mini Macaron is the go-to place for a great selection of these.

Besides a long lasting time in the region of 14 days, these nails also require less application effort and curing time than standard gel nail polish.

Whether you’re caught by the wintry hues of winter, or looking for something brighter in spring and summer, there’s a stunning shade selection of gel nail stickers for you. They’re trendy, easy to change, and bring an extra special touch to your mani. What’s more, they last over 14 days, helping get you through the seasons with extra gloss, and a plump effect.

Of the colors currently on offer, Le Mini Macaron’s range includes Blush (a pale pink) Frosting (white & silver with a hint of sparkle) Licorice (A rich opaque black) Rouge Dahlia (Deep Bordeaux, like wine-stained lips) as well as Tortoise Shell (a rich, dappled brown). Always be sure to select the right size for your nail. Selecting one size smaller is often optimal, as you can pull the strip wider to fit your nail. Each packet contains 28, sized for each finger.

These special nail additions cover the entire surface of the nail bed, and require precise adhesion. This nail-sized strip of gel polish is flexible and can mold to the shape of your nail. After which you cure it under an LED lamp. Once it hardens, you can file and shape it. Gel nail strips should not be confused with gel nail wraps, which are used for polish removal. Speaking of removal, gel nail stickers come off fast and effortlessly, with no soak-off needed.

First you have to prep your nails. Cleanse and file. Then you have to select the right sized strip for your nail. Apply it with nail glue. From there, you can cut it to the required length. Then comes the curing. Use the LMM LED lamp for 60 seconds. And finally, file your nails for a professional finish.

While also made of gel, the stickers (or strips) are semi-cured, solid in texture, and thus well on their way to being dry and ready for use. Whereas traditional gel polish is applied in liquid form, and needs proper curing with an LED lamp.

For aesthetic reasons it is advisable to only use them once. But with the wide variety available in the range, there’s always something new to try!

As gel stickers for nails are in essence gel, but only semi-cured, a lamp is needed for complete curing. Please note that Le Mini Macaron only stocks and offers LED lamps, which are less harsh than UV, with quicker curing times.