Ever since I became an adult in Korea, I rarely even trimmed my own nails because I used to go to a nail salon regularly, about once a month.
One of the hardest things after moving to the U.S. was realizing how expensive nail salons are here — and the quality doesn’t always match the price. In Korea, nail salons constantly come up with new designs every month, promote their work, and even attend seminars or training sessions to improve their skills. But when I looked up nail salons in the U.S., a lot of people said the same thing: lower your expectations, but be prepared to pay a lot more.
After moving to California, I did notice that there are many high-quality nail salons run by Koreans. But, you know… life happens. Many of them don’t post their prices on their websites or Instagram, so it’s hard to know what to expect before making an appointment.
That’s when I found an alternative: Ohora.
Ohora makes gel-based nail strips and press-on nails. They are similar to Dashing Diva, but they feel more like real gel nails. I had tried the basic Ohora gel nail strips before, but they came off easily, especially because I use water a lot throughout the day.
But recently, Ohora released a new product: press-on gel nails!
They are basically gel-based press-on nails. The biggest difference is that you don’t need a UV lamp. You simply press them onto your nails. You can find some designs at Target, but there are many more options available on their website. Since they were newly released, they were also on sale when I bought them.
Here’s how I applied them:
First, I picked the press-on nails that best matched the size of each nail.
Then, I wiped my nails with the included prep pads.
Next, I applied the primer coat to my natural nails, and added an extra layer near the tips.
After that, I pressed each nail down firmly for more than 10 seconds.
If the nails are too long, you can file them down. They won’t fall off just because you file the press-on nails.
For me, they lasted more than seven days. But honestly, I cook, wash dishes, and use my hands a lot, so if you don’t use your hands as much as I do, they will probably last even longer.
Here’s a tip for you!
If you have short or small nails like me, it’s better to buy the short version and file them down if needed. I bought the medium size, and I had to file them a lot. Next time, I think I’ll buy the short, cute press-on nails instead.
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