The Ultimate Nail Gift Guide: Play, Stay, Power or Discovery?

Hunting for a manicure gift set for a friend, girlfriend, wife — or yourself? Nail wraps are the chic, modern way to get salon gloss at home. To keep gifting easy (and personal), mesme has four kits so you can match their lifestyle, not just their favourite colour.

Quick pick: which mesme kit suits them best?

Play Kit

For the colour-changers

Best for: trend lovers, weekend switch-ups, festival/party nails.
Vibe: ultra-thin, quick to apply, perfect for short stints of shine.
Wear guidance: designed for shorter wear; a thin top coat can extend it.

Stay Kit

For the everyday glossy girl

Best for: tidy, put-together nails all week long (no lamp).
Vibe: thicker, more gel-like finish for reliable day-to-day wear.
Wear guidance: our conservative target is ~a week+ with good prep.

Power Kit

For long-wear lovers (UV)

Best for: events, travel, “I-need-this-to-last” weeks.
Vibe: UV finish-cure for our longest wear and a true gel look.
Wear guidance: built for longer wear when cured correctly; keep cures brief.

Discovery Kit

For the curious (try-me mix)

Best for: first-timers or gift-givers who want a safe bet.
Vibe: an easy way to test formats and finishes before committing.
Tip: ideal when you’re not sure whether they’re a Play/Stay/Power person.

Real talk on wear times: these are guidance, not guarantees — nails and lifestyles differ, and good prep + application make all the difference. We’d rather under-promise and over-deliver.

Why gift a mesme kit over a salon voucher?

Time — minutes, not hours. No travel, no waiting room.
Cost — salon-level shine without the ongoing appointment spend.
Kindness — gentle removal with oil/remover (no marathon acetone soaks or heavy drilling).
Flexibility — change designs whenever the mood strikes (no commitment to one look).
Personal — pick shades/patterns they’ll actually wear.

What’s inside (the spirit of each kit)

All mesme kits centre on wraps + easy, at-home application. Exact contents vary by kit/edition, but you can expect a curated selection that makes getting glossy nails simple. Choosing Power? Pair it with a compact UV/LED lamp for the longest-wear look. Prefer UV-free? Play and Stay keep it quick and lamp-free.

How to make any kit last its best

Prep matters: clean, dry nails; push cuticles back; light buff; cleanse.
Size right: choose a strip slightly narrower than the nail.
Smooth from cuticle to tip: press firmly, then cap the free edge.
For Power (UV): cure for the recommended time — brief, correct cures beat over-curing.
Be kind: avoid long hot soaks on day one; oil hands daily.

A gift that actually gets used

Whether they’re Play, Stay, Power, or Discovery, you’re giving glossy nails that fit real life — work, weekends, weddings, and everything in between. It’s the beauty gift idea they’ll reach for again and again.

mesme promise: Our wraps — including UV — are formulated without TPO and aligned with EU/CH regulations. Because fabulous should be fearless.

Bottom line. If you’re searching for the perfect nail gift — for a friend, girlfriend or wife — pick the kit that matches her rhythm: Play for fun, Stay for everyday, Power for longevity, Discovery for first-time magic. Salon gloss, zero faff, totally personal.

FAQ

No. Modern wraps are pre-finished gel films with real gloss and staying power — very different to paper “stickers”.
Only for 14-Day UV. 3+Day and 10-Day are UV-free: press on, file, shape and go.
When applied to healthy nails and removed with oil/remover, wraps are kinder than heavy filing or long acetone soaks.
We spent 12+ months testing partners and materials. Our wraps are TPO-free, high-gloss, consistent in fit, and thoroughly wear-tested.

No. Modern wraps are pre-finished gel films with real gloss and staying power — very different to paper “stickers”.
When applied to healthy nails and removed with oil/remover, wraps are kinder than heavy filing or long acetone soaks.

Only for 14-Day UV. 3+Day and 10-Day are UV-free: press on, file, shape and go.
We spent 12+ months testing partners and materials. Our wraps are TPO-free, high-gloss, consistent in fit, and thoroughly wear-tested.

Meet The Gift Kits

Whether they’re Play, Stay, Power, or Discovery, you’re giving glossy nails that fit real life — work, weekends, weddings, and everything in between. It’s the beauty gift idea they’ll reach for again and again.