Nail Essentials

You don’t need a base coat, since Gelly semi-cured gel nail strips are designed to adhere securely to your natural nails without any extra layers underneath. In fact, using one may actually interfere with adhesion. Just follow our application guide for the best results, and you’re good to go.

As for top coats, our semi-cured gel strips are made to be glossy, durable and long-lasting on their own. However, if your hands do a lot, think constant typing, frequent handwashing, or daily wear, our Gloss Top Coat can help reinforce the edges and provide extra protection.

It’s also a must if you’re adding Nail Art Stickers or other embellishments, as it helps seal everything in place for a polished finish.

And if you’re one of those people who believes there’s no such thing as too much gloss, we say let it shine!

Unfortunately not. Although Gelly’s strips are pre-cured to a semi-cured state for ease of application, the final curing step under a UV or LED lamp is essential. This process fully sets the gel, ensuring durability, shine, and a long-lasting finish. Skipping this step may compromise the performance of the strips.

Yes, Gelly strips are made to work on all nail types, including oily nails. Clean your nails with the alcohol wipe in your Gelly box or a non-acetone cleanser to remove any residue.

For very oily nails, use a nail dehydrator, lightly buff the surface, and make sure your nails are completely dry before applying.

With Gelly, you don’t need hours—or salon skills.

• Applications: First time? Give yourself about 30 minutes. Once you’ve got the hang of it, most people complete a full mani in 20 minutes or so.
• Removal: No harsh chemicals or soaking, just a bit of oil and a gentle lift. It usually takes 10–15 minutes, start to finish.
  For a smooth experience, check out our step-by-step application guide and removal instructions.