Nail Diy

Trying my hand at gel nails/press-ons. This was my first attempt vs my second !

FINALLY...no peeling on the tips!

I've gotta shout out OPI Repair Mode. I started doing the 6 day protocol every month starting about 3 months ago. This is the FIRST time since menopause that I removed my weekly manicure and had ZERO what I call 'peelie starts'... You know the 1/4 moon shaped white crescent at the tips where the layers of the free edge have separated, just waiting to be peeled away? Although I've been better about not using them as tools, they've had a lot of exposure to water and I haven't been awesome at oiling lately. Dazzle Dry basecoat kur Illuminating Nail Concealer X1 Cutícula QDTC X1 Glossy Taco X2 (trying to keep top coat fresh to recap tips every few days).

Thinking of growing my natural nails out after this set, any tips?

I love how long nails look but I’m tired of doing tips and gel. What shape would you guys recommend? And I was going to do a builder gel overlay, since my natural nails are kind of weak unless there’s a better option? Any advice is appreciated.