Watch out Sally Hansen: there is a beauty company in town that is looking for a piece of the nail sticker market. Meet your new frenemy, NCLA.
I was lucky enough to win a few pairs of NCLA nail wraps from a fellow fashion blogger and was thrilled to give them a try. You guys know I love Sally Hansen’s nail stickers so I’ve been interested in seeing if NCLA could top them. The short story: the patterns are edgier but I prefer the feel and application of Sally Hansen. Let’s break it down:
Pros
The look = insanely hip. I love this ikat print. It’s fashion-forward, a bit edgy, and so colorful. NCLA has a ton of other fun patterns here.
Cost = $16 for 2 sheets of 22 wraps. That’ll get you 3-4 applications for $16 — not bad at all.
Cons
Time commitment = high. NCLA instructs you to paint a clear coat, let it dry, apply the nail wrap, and then add another clear coat. For comparison, Sally Hansen nail stickers don’t require any polish at all, thus cutting down on the application time considerably.
The feel = so-so. It’s tricky to get a super smooth edge on the tips. You’ll need to keep a nail file handy for the first day or so to smooth the edges of the wraps.
Overall Verdict
Fun for a special occasion but the feel could definitely be improved!
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Did these stay on as long as the Sally Hansen ones? I can have those on for 2 weeks before having to remove them (mostly due to that regrowth gap!).
Great question. I’ve determined that the Sally Hansen nail stickers last twice as long as the NCLA wraps. I kept the ikat ones on for 5 days. The tips are what started to bug me: they get kind of jagged (since they’re basically paper) and would get caught on things. Didn’t like that feeling!