These DIY Gel Nail Polish Stickers Are a Total Game Changer

Beside how easy they are to put on—there are video tutorials on the website; the whole process takes about five minutes—the price is a huge selling point. ManiMe’s gel nail polish stickers cost between $15 to $25, depending on the complexity, and they last around 15 days, give or take. I can personally vouch for the lifespan and their water resistance. Simply because it was wash day, I spared no compassion for these new nails of mine. The day after putting them on, I fully scrubbed my scalp and combed through my damp curls with my fingertips. A few days later, dishes and hand soap couldn’t get to them either.

Getting them off is easy too. After about two weeks of wear, peel them gently from the base of your nail and they should come off. (Go slowly and submerge your nails in warm water if they’re being stubborn. The last thing you want is to damage or pull off your nail plate.)

Not that I have tried to keep this nail innovation to myself by any means, but the number of questions and compliments I received from complete strangers was crazy. And it only got better once I revealed my secret: “Thanks, they’re stick-on gels!”

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I think one of the most glamorous parts of the entire thing is the ability to mix and match patterns, sets, and colors. Designs that would take well over an hour—and, TBH, my budget—are suddenly doable. I’m currently on my second design pack and am never looking back.

Shop some of my favorite DIY gel nail sticker designs, below:

ManiMe Stick-On Gels

ManiMe Stick-On Gels

ManiMe Stick-On Gels

ManiMe Stick-On Gels

Talia Gutierrez is the beauty assistant at Glamour, Allure, and Vogue. Follow her on Instagram @taliamichelee.