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(More customer reviews)Stick on nail polish is nothing new, but the designs offered are too unique to pass up. I followed the instructions but added a few more steps of my own that I feel helped. After preparing my nails I applied a base coat, allowing it to dry before tackling the strips. A sticky base coat might be helpful for those who have had trouble with this product previously. This product seemed to perform better when at room temperature and with warm hands for better stretch and flexibility.
I laid out the sizes for each nail. I removed the clear plastic covering and protective backing before pulling off the 'tab' and applying. I pressed firmly for a few seconds at the cuticle/base of my nail before gently pulling the end of the strip to the very edge of it. With the pad of my thumb/finger from the opposite hand I smoothed the strip down. This is where having warm hands really helps.
Instead of filing around the cuticle and around the edge of the nail as the instructions suggested, I took the pointed end of the enclosed cuticle stick, dipped it lightly in polish remover, and drew it around my cuticle as close as I could get. That area of the strip should gently pull right off the skin around the cuticle. I did the same remover technique at the edge. I used the fine grit of the enclosed file for any rough spots. I finished off with a clear top coat.
Some of the strips didn't fit along the sides so I made patches using the discarded tabs and scraps. The cheetah pattern is diverse enough that patches are not visibly seen unless directly close up.
Days later, I managed to gouge this polish during a home repair. I buffed down the edges of the gouge with the enclosed file, cut a patch from a kept scrap, and attached it to the gouge using a tiny bit of clear polish (don't forget to smooth the edges of the patch when dry if needed). The repaired nail gets another coat of clear.
Lengthy explanation but the compliments and rewards are well worth it. The biggest benefit is that this polish is instantly dry, albeit the topcoat. Of course I had trouble and was angrily frustrated, but by the fourth nail I figured it out and added my own techniques. I hope this helps. I have bought 2 more boxes of Kitty Kitty for future use.
You can also find Sally Hansen polish strips at Kroger, Wal-Mart, Target, CVS-RiteAid-Walgreens for a few dollars cheaper and with a coupon.
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