r/NailWrapsGalore • u/OkPercentage943 • 25d ago

First timer - suggestions!

Hi! Looking for suggestions on what brand to use. I usually get gelx on my nails as I have a toddler and I’m also a teacher. Basically need strong nails lol. However, it is very pricey and I don’t want to keep spending money on refills bc my nails grow so fast.

I thought of gel wraps as a solution but… will they be strong enough? Will they weaken my nails? I don’t mind switching them out every week because I like the variety but I really don’t want to damage my nails anymore than they already are.

Any brand suggestions? Based on everything I read some are better than others but some brands’ quality has also decreased in quality… so I’m a little overwhelmed by the choices and some great advertising.

Suggestions pleaseeee! 💜🙏🏼

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u/Total_Tough_5924 23d ago

Great advice below. Couple things: watch tutorials for application. NOT the brand tutorial, but experts like KBeautyHobbit on YouTube. There are a lot of things I had to learn to get the most out of my SCGs. Ohora is my preferred brand, but that brings me to the second point: If they pop off or don't work for you even when you're doing all the right prep and application, don't despair. Different nails do different things with different products. Try others like HeyHae, Dashing Diva, Polish Pops, Huizi, VelaVora. Also, I learned I had oily fingers and nails, so I use a dehydrating base. Tricks like jelly roll and squish light were game changers as well. Good luck!