Quick 4-Step XpNail Application

Application Time
Pro: 5 minutes
New: 10 minutes

1. Prep:

Buff, file, and clean nails with the alcohol swab.

Choose the strip size that’s slightly smaller than your nail for the best fit.

2. Apply:

Peel off and hold ¾ of the strip.

Align from the base, leaving a small gap from the cuticle, and smooth over the nail surface.

3. Shape:

Fold the excess over the tip.

Gently tear away or file off with the mini buffer, then perfect the edges with the wood stick.

4. Seal:

Press firmly to secure.

Optional: For longer wear and extra shine, apply a topcoat after one hour.

To remove:

Peel from the base or acetone for easy removal after 2 days. View how to remove guide.

XpNail polish strips are made from 100% real liquid polish, not plastic or semi-cured gel. They apply in minutes — no curing, no tools, no glue and no damage — and deliver a salon-quality shine that removes easily with regular polish remover.

Unlike salon manicures or semi-cure gels, XpNail gives you the same high-fashion finish without UV lamps, drying time, appointments or cost.

Yes — they move with your nails for a natural, snag-free feel.

After application, gently massage the strips onto your nails — your natural body heat will help them mold perfectly for a seamless fit.

View Quick Video Guide on How to Remove

Peel from the base, or use acetone after two days for effortless removal — no tools or soaking needed.

Removal Tip:

Soak cotton pads generously with acetone and place them over each nail. After 5 minutes, XpNail’s polish strips will wipe away effortlessly.

Pro Tip:

Secure the pads with nail clips for a no-fuss, clean, and easy removal experience.

Enjoy a salon-quality finish that lasts up to 2 weeks.

Optional: For longer wear and extra shine seal with a top coat.

Achieve luxury nail designs in minutes.

Application Time:

Pro: ~5 minutes | New: ~10 minutes

No liquid polish, UV light or curing needed — just smooth, real polish when you want it.

Yes. Each XpNail strip is made from 100% real nail polish, making it flexible and easy to customize to shapes and textures of all nails.

For the perfect fit, choose a strip slightly smaller than your nail. If it's too large, you can trim with nail scissors to your nail size. Fold the excess over the tip and gently tear or buff it away using the mini buffer included in your kit.

To seal the polish to your nail finish by tidying the sides with the provided wooden stick and pressing firmly to seal.

Extra Tip: After application, gently massage the strips onto your nails — your natural body heat will help them mold perfectly for a seamless fit.

As our strips are 100% nail polish, unused strips need to be sealed immediately in an air tight ziplock bag and put in the freezer.

If you’d like to reuse them later, defrost at room temperature for 5 minutes before your next application.

As XpNail provides 100% real nail polish strips they need to be kept in a cool, dry place away from humidity, heat and direct sunlight.

This will preserve the quality of your nail strips.

Each XpNail strip is crafted from real polish for a seamless, professional finish. Because the polish sets once applied, they’re intended for single use only to maintain their high-shine quality and perfect fit.

Absolutely. XpNail is simple enough to apply on your own, yet precise enough for salon use. Your nail tech can follow the same quick steps — no lamps, no curing, just a seamless polish finish.

Yes. They can help cover chips or minor cracks of existing polish to create a smooth, polished look. Just buff lightly and apply on clean, dry nails for the best hold.

Don’t worry — every XpNail set comes with 16 real polish strips, so you’ll have extras to fix any mistakes. Just remove the misplaced strip and apply a new one to a clean, dry nail.