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hi zesties π im back w another money saving tip !!
ive explored various options: doing nails at salon, homebased, press ons, stickers, peel-off, waterbased, gel uvβ¦ u name it π
but i wanted to find an option that was affordable and lasting π€― so hereβs my reviews of each option and what i finally settled on that allowed me to get lasting nails for only 10 cents ! π₯³
1. doing nails at salon
needless to say, this option is super pricey πΈ and ull have to deal with hard-selling and trial and error (the first one i got was super bumpy, cuticle job not well done)
2. homebased salon
this is my go-to for a treat ! @CHUBBICHUB π π» is an amazing option for me and i LOVED how she did my nails β€οΈ the only qualm for me was the price ill have to pay every 2 mths if i wanted pretty nails all the time βΉοΈ
3. press ons
if ure looking to have pretty nails for a one day event, this is it. ππ» press ons cant really last longer than 2-3 days (i use nail jellies) BUT it will solve the hassle of having long nails if u cant work with extensions etc. π€π»
4. sticker nails (eg. nodspark)
based on my exp, sticker nails tend to be pretty lasting and theyre also quite cheap πββοΈ however, ull have to be prepared for the stickiness of it when removed, and the obvious look of it being stickers up close π
5. peel-off/ waterbased
this is a good option if u want to start doing ur own nails bcos it can be easily removed using nail polish remover π€© altho ofc it doesnt last v long bcos it is meant to be easily removed π
6. gel uv
this leads me to what i finally settled on β diy gel uv nails π this is what salons/ homebased are using, so uk theyll last πͺπ» beware of accidentally painting the sides of ur nails which will cause lifting (practice is needed)
below are my tips for gel uv nails: π’
- go for glittery options (eg. cateye) if ure not confident β this will help to cover up any flaws in ur painting
- buy charms !! if u do ur nails outside, experienced nail techs will be able to do cute pretty designs. but at home, u can attach charms (eg. little flowers) to pull off a similar look
- avoid jelly nails β yes they look pretty, but if u apply unevenly it will show very obviously. ull also need to do multiple layers to achieve a translucent effect (= painting accurately manyyyy times)
breakdown of costs: π°
- each nail color costs me about $1 per 7-8ml bottle β lasts me many times > 20(?)
- nail charms vary in prices, depending on how intricate designs are. the ribbon in the pic is way cheaper than the sakura flowers for that reason β costs $1-3 for around 30-50pcs of charms (= 15-25 uses)
- this turns out to be about 10 cents per set of nails, topping at about < 20 cents
give doing nails urself a try, and ull be surprised how good they can turn out ! π comment down below any other ways i can try to keep my nails pretty all day and week !! π€