We put one of those silicone French tip nail stampers to the test – here’s what we thought

Is it well worth the hype? (Image: nailsinc.com)

Silicone French manicure stampers have been popping off on social media, so I’ve needed to attempt one for a superb whereas now.

Doing my very own nails turned an obsession of mine because of the lockdowns, born out of a need to a) lower your expenses b) fill my time and c) nonetheless have good manis when all the things is shut.

So after I noticed there was a instrument that promised to provide completely uniform French suggestions in seconds, my curiosity was undoubtedly piqued.

These silicone instruments may be discovered on-line in quite a lot of locations – at the moment, we’re testing the one which comes with this £16 French Mani Hack Nail Polish Set.

If you happen to’re a typical polish sort of particular person, the package contains two ’45 Second Speedy gloss shades’ with which you'll obtain your typical French mani – a sheer pink for the bottom and a vibrant white for the information.

I'm not a typical polish sort of particular person, having been transformed to the magical world of at-home gel a yr in the past and never seemed again, so these polishes aren’t what actually me in regards to the package.

Pay no consideration to the final shreds of brown gel on my nails from manis previous (Image: Aidan Milan)

Only a skinny layer will do (Image: Aidan Milan)

After one layer (Image: Aidan Milan)

It’s the silicone tip instrument and the silicone tip instrument alone that I’m right here for.

So as a substitute of the polishes within the package, I’m utilizing Mylee’s clear 5 in 1 Builder Gel (which is what helps my pure nails develop good and lengthy) one layer of their shade Birthday Swimsuit as a base, and the brilliant pink French Cancan for the information.

Be careful for extra polish on the underside of your nail (Image: Aidan Milan)

It might probably get somewhat messy (Image: Aidan Milan)

All you’re meant to do is paint the silicone with a skinny layer of polish, press your nail into stated layer at a 45-degree angle, and hey presto, you’ve received a French tip.

My verdict?

That is undoubtedly helpful (pun supposed), and I’m very completely satisfied to put on the outcomes, however I nonetheless discovered it a bit fiddly.

It does make doing uniform French suggestions simpler, however for those who don’t take it sluggish and regular, you may nonetheless get a wobbly/patchy line.

(Image: Aidan Milan)

(Image: Aidan Milan)

All instructed, it took me about half an hour to get the layers and features good on one hand, however with apply, I’m hoping it hastens.

This instrument shall be particularly helpful with you’re utilizing your non-dominant hand.

I didn’t completely eschew the polish brush both, which helped tidy up the perimeters and any naked patches the place needed.

It was the combo of each the stamper and the comb that made the entire thing approach quicker.

All issues thought of, I’d say it is a helpful factor for any DIY manicurist to have at hand (pun, once more, supposed), however it’s sadly not going to magically provide the excellent French suggestions in 5 minutes.

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