The packaging is fairly simple, a thick plastic with good explanation of the product. I did struggle with finding the actual name of these specific nail dress stickers, which was on the top as Princess. The package was easy to open and this is what came included in the kit:
So what I did first was clean my old nail polish off(I had a Walking Dead inspired manicure on my fingers from this weekend). Then I used Deep Sea Cosmetics Dead Sea DSC Platinum Manicure Nail Kit Set to get my nails smooth, buffered, and prepped for applying the nail dress. If you've never used a buffer kit before, I highly recommend it, even if you don't paint your nails or use any nail stickers, because it makes them look smooth and shiny like they're fresh from a nail parlor. I had never used one before my fiance and I came across them in the mall and now it is an essential for all my manicures.
With my prep work done, I moved on to the application. The hardest part of this whole process is trying to match a size to my nails. Kiss does put the stickers on transparent sheets which is nice, but nails are round so it is still a bit difficult to make sure you are pulling the right size. Also, I found that using the square side for the base of my thumbs applied better than a rounded edge. It's probably because I have awkward thumbs, but I digress. Once you line the base of the sticker up with your cuticle and begin to press on the nail, this is what you are left with:
As you can see, the nail sticker is extending well past my nail. I keep mine rather short, but the extra length is good for those who do keep their nails longer. From here, the instructions say to bend the excess over your nail and file it away. Unfortunately it is not as easy as they make it sound. If you fold it in the middle you have awkward corners at the edges that you can easily mess up with the nail file and if you start in the corner you can also ruin the sticker. What I found worked best was using a pair of scissors to snip it closer to the end of my nail, then starting from one corner with filing and working my way around the edge of the nail. Also, if the edge looks rough, try filing vertically to smooth the rough excess. This was my end result:
All in all, the application took about fifteen minutes and does give a unique effect to the nail. The pros are that they are easy to apply and remove. The cons are that the instructions could be a little clearer, and with this particular nail dress, there is a rough surface from the jewel embellishments that I am not a fan of. Otherwise, if you find a pattern you like, I would definitely recommend giving them a try, especially for a fancy event or if you're short on time but can't stand to see your nails naked. Also there are 28 nail stickers in each package so you could easily get two manicures and a couple of accent nails from one set. If you're interested in this particular nail dress, you can find them in your local Dollar General or drugstore.
I will return to this page to update on how these stickers hold up throughout the week, to give this a true "Life Test." In the meantime, we'll mark this one Gabrielle Approved.
Sincerely,
Gabrielle
Life Tested, Gabrielle Approved
UPDATE 10/16/13:
The nail stickers are already gone! After less than twenty four hours the tips were pulled back and the sticker wasn't reaching the end of the nail. I tried to stick it out through today but it began to peel on the edges and my OCD couldn't keep them on so I peeled them off. It's unfortunate that it lasted such a short time because it was the one time I have gotten compliments on my nails in a long time(and I usually paint them myself twice a week). I am now updating to say that these are useful in the event of needing them for one night, but they certainly do not hold up for ten days, at least not on this girl! If you have experienced anything different with the product, feel free to share below in the comments! Gabrielle out.
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