Minx Without The Jinx

Looking for something new and fun for your nails? Minx takes nail art to a new level and turns your nails into chrome, animal print, plaid, flames or camouflage. They have appeared in music videos, fashion runways and they are becoming available in major cities.

Minx were developed using car-wrap technology. The designs are printed on a polymer sheet and “shrink wrapped” to your natural nails.

Minx has gotten mixed reviews. The secret to Minx is great application from an experienced technician and careful maintenance. Here are tips for getting the most from your Minx from Athena Elliot, Houston’s (and Hollywood’s) premier Minx artist. Her clients are the whose-who of the entertainment industry ...LeToya Luckett, Keri Hilson, Mya, Kim Zolciak and the list goes on.

Application & Removal

Minx application takes about an hour. The polymer “stickers” are applied to your real nails after the adhesive backing is activated with heat. Minx shrink as they cool and are trimmed for a final fit.

To remove, warm the Minx with a hairdryer to release the adhesive and peal them off your nails. You may damage your nails if you try to peel them off without heating them first.

Maintenance

Maintenance is key to making the Minx last. After a couple days, the edges will probably begin to lift. Use a hairdryer to heat up each “sticker” and press it down on the nail until it cools. This will re-adhere the edges to your natural nails. Also, file the tips of your nails in a downward motion to manage the edges. This daily maintenance will make the Minx last up to 2 weeks.

We tested these tips on our model. With Athena's skilled application and our model's careful maintenance, her nails were beautiful for 2 weeks. Thank you to Athena for all your great advice and thank you Lisa for testing and modeling!