Smooth edges, happy hair

Don't go over the cuticle
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Don't go over the cuticle

Placing the strip over your cuticle can create a little ridge that lifts and catches on hair.

Leave some safety gap
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Leave some safety gap

Start by pushing back your cuticles, then clean and buff your nails. Apply the strip just below the skin line so the edges lay flat and seal properly.

Skip the plop and pray
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Skip the "Plop & Pray"

Don't just drop the strip in the middle and hope for the best. A wonky placement can leave one side short and the other hanging over, causing uneven edges and early lifting.

Anchor, stretch and smooth
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Anchor, Stretch, & Smooth

Anchor one side, stretch to the other, then smooth outward.

Easy on the UV
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Easy on the UV

Too much UV can make your strips brittle. Keep them under the UV/LED lamp for no more than 90 seconds.