How do I choose nail strips?

Start with the occasion, then how much colour you want, then whether you own a UV or LED lamp. Those three answers rule out most of a catalogue quickly, which is what this finder does.

What nail colour suits everyday or work wear?

Nudes, soft pinks and whites read as tidy in almost every workplace. A French tip is the safest non-neutral, because it is read as neat rather than as a statement.

Do I need a lamp for nail strips?

Only for semi-cured gel strips, which finish curing under a small UV or LED lamp in about 60 seconds. Nail polish strips are real polish that needs no lamp and no drying time.

How many sets should I buy at once?

Most people buy two or three: one safe neutral and one they actually fancy. Spare sizes across two sets also cover accent nails and single-nail repairs.

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Find your shade in three questions

We carry more than 280 designs, which is wonderful until you are trying to pick one. Answer three questions and this narrows it to six that actually suit the occasion, the amount of colour you want and whether you own a lamp. Everything it suggests is in stock today.

1What are they for?

2How much colour do you want?

3Do you have a UV or LED lamp?

If you would rather browse by rule of thumb

Buying your first set? Take a neutral close to your own skin tone. It is the most forgiving of an imperfect first application, because a slightly off placement simply does not read.
Buying for someone else? A French tip is the most universally liked design we sell, and it was our single best seller across 13 months of order data.
Nails in poor condition? Pearl and shimmer finishes disguise ridges and uneven texture far better than a high-gloss dark shade.
Not sure about the lamp? Start with £5 polish strips. No equipment, no drying time, and a low-cost way to find out whether you enjoy doing your own nails at all.

Quick answers

How do I choose nail strips?: Start with the occasion, then how much colour you want, then whether you own a UV or LED lamp. Those three answers rule out most of a catalogue quickly, which is what this finder does.
What nail colour suits everyday or work wear?: Nudes, soft pinks and whites read as tidy in almost every workplace. A French tip is the safest non-neutral, because it is read as neat rather than as a statement.
Do I need a lamp for nail strips?: Only for semi-cured gel strips, which finish curing under a small UV or LED lamp in about 60 seconds. Nail polish strips are real polish that needs no lamp and no drying time.
How many sets should I buy at once?: Most people buy two or three: one safe neutral and one they actually fancy. Spare sizes across two sets also cover accent nails and single-nail repairs.

Next steps: check your sizes with the nail sizing guide, see what a set costs you a year with the nail cost calculator, or read the beginner guide.