6 At-Home Manicure Kits That Make DIY Look Chic AF

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• How do gel and traditional manicures differ?
• TOXIN FREE: Free of the Top 10 Toxins Used in Most Nail Polishes and Treatments
• The 6 Best At-Home Gel Nail Kits of 2022, Tested and Reviewed
• Christmas Gifts Manicure Set Manicure Kit Nail Kit Set Nail Cutter Professional Pedicure Kit Stainless Steel Nail Clippers

But if you also want to try other nail shades, you can use all of these products with other dip powder (like if you’re into green nails, i.e., my fave). Soft, moisturized hands, which you can easily get with this manicure kit from Pear Nova. Inside, you’ll find a hand and foot soak, a scrub, a moisturizing hand cream, a soy nail-polish remover, cuticle oil, base and top coat, and a glass nail file that’ll have your hands and nails feeling extra healthy before your mani.

We tried several kits ourselves, complete with files, buffers, nail preppers, gel lacquers, top coats, and LED drying lamps. After testing nine sets in The Lab, we narrowed it down to the user-friendliest options that offer the best-looking results. Whether you're at home or traveling, this teeny-tiny macaron-shaped LED light will give you the shiny finish of any salon gel mani. The kit even comes with tools to remove your gel when the time comes because no. peeling. Reviewers do warn that the color pictured may not be the one you get in the box, but still say the well-stocked kit is worth the coin. This at-home dip powder kit comes with six different neutral powders that will never clash with your look or whatever else you're wearing.

How do gel and traditional manicures differ?

On the other hand, if you're committed to DIY-ing your nails and cutting back on salon visits, investing in a quality kit is essential. Make sure the kit you're considering offers a professional-grade curing lamp and a variety of polish colors. This DIY nail set earned perfect scores for drying time, finished look, staying power, and ease of removal, and taking the extensions off won't ruin your nail beds. For something a little more affordable or user-friendly, we highly recommend Essie Gel Couture Longwear Nail Polish.

You get a whopping seven pieces in this manicure set, including two sets of stainless-steel clippers for your fingernails and toenails. Open up the zippered pouch and you'll also find tweezers, cuticle pushers, and even a glass nail file for a simple at-home pedicure. It's not only nice to look at — the entire process is a breeze, too. Our tester notes that she was shocked at how fast the LED light cures each nail. "My nails look fantastic even though my hands are far from steady," she shares. "The quality of the gel and the curing process covered my many mistakes and the cuticle tool was great at removing polish from my skin."

TOXIN FREE: Free of the Top 10 Toxins Used in Most Nail Polishes and Treatments

Some acrylic, gel, and powder polishes can wreak havoc on your nails. It doesn't contain any harsh chemicals—plus it's formulated with calcium to help strengthen your nails. Keep reading for the entire list of best nail dip powder kits along with all the important info you need to know about choosing a nail dip powder kit, using one at home, and what to expect from your dip powder manicure. Whether you’re a pro or a rookie, or are looking for something portable or affordable, there’s an option out there for you. Read on for our top picks for gel nail kits, along with application advice from experts. Mekita Rivas is a freelance beauty writer at Cosmopolitan with three years of experience writing beauty stories, like cellulite creams and the best eyelash glues.

In this all-in-one kit, you'll find a buffer, soaking tub, and a rechargeable tool with twelve attachments to shape, buff, and smooth your nails. If nails feel a little sticky or tacky, wipe with another alcohol pad. Katherine J Igoe (she/her) is a contributing editor for Cosmopolitan, covering style, lifestyle, culture, and beauty (she's obsessed with gift guides, best-of movie lists, and beauty products). We may earn commission from links on this page, but we only recommend products we love.

The 6 Best At-Home Gel Nail Kits of 2022, Tested and Reviewed

Women's Health participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. Deborah Lippmann knows cuticle care is a big deal so she created this kit complete with a cuticle pusher, the oil and remover, and a nourishing cuticle repair cream loaded with tons of vitamins, shea butter, and raspberry stem extract. For an at-home mani that won't chip the minute it dries, add this kit to your cart.

The Morovan Poly Gel Kit earned perfect scores in most categories, including drying time, finished appearance, longevity, ease of removal, and nail integrity after removal. We only marked it down for ease of use since there was a slight learning curve to applying the gel nails. That said, the directions were thorough yet concise, so we knew what to do each step of the way. Few manicure kits will give you everything you need and everything you wanttoo. With a background in color cosmetic development, Danusia Wnek, a chemist in the Beauty, Health & Sustainability Lab, has spent years evaluating nail polishes and nail treatments in the Lab and with consumers. Post-mani, we recommend using a hydrating cuticle oil and a top-rated hand cream — and a few weeks post-gel mani, be sure to follow our experts' instructions for how to remove gel nails at home without damaging your natural nails.

Beth Gillette is the beauty editor at Cosmopolitan, where she covers skincare, makeup, hair, nails, and more across digital and print. We independently research, test, review, and recommend the best products—learn more about our process. Positive highlightsNegative highlightscheck This listing has a phone number to contact.close Creating a website for Panika barber is a good idea. If you already have a website then adding it to Google Business may increase your online presence.check People can easily find the listing on Google Maps using the Plus Code.close Very few people rated. Ask more people for rating on google mapscheck Working Hours / Timeing is available online.close No reviews available.check Rating on Google Business is above 3/5.

Trying your hand at a DIY gel manicure might seem daunting, but with the right tools and products, we promise it's totally doable. Moreover, doing your nails at home will save you significant time and money. A lover of nail polish, gel and otherwise, she wrote this article based on the findings from Wnek's report and by gathering additional recommendations from prior Beauty Lab evaluations. Finally, one for the people who don't really care about thecoloraspect of their manicures, they really just want nails that are strong, long, and well cared for. If you're in love with a clean and simple look, you'll love the clear and simple Polisher featured here; it's meant to scrape up gunk from the top of your nail.

If you’re fully committed to at-home gels and looking to cut back on salon visits, Aaron recommends investing in a kit that contains quality, professional polishes, such as the LeChat Perfect Match Gel Polish. On the other hand, if you’re simply testing the waters between your usual salon appointments, she doesn’t think it’s necessary to invest too much money into the process. Truth is, it’s actually not that hard to master the at-home manicure. Well, it’s not if you've got one of these kits complete with all the DIY essentials. I'm talking phone holders so you can film your nail job, carrying cases, ultraviolet lights used to set gel, the works.

Oh, and if you're can't bear to smear your polish while running out the door, their quick-dry drops should take care of that. The Everything Box allows you to draw six shades from Olive and June's vast collection of 7-free polishes alongside a topcoat, a cuticle oil, and more. If your nail polish collection is currently dried up half-bottles of Wet n' Wild from the Dark Ages, look no further. Olive & June even helpfully grouped polishes by difficulty level, so the most unsteady fingers can nail it. This is really a personal preference thing, but if you want something more long-term, dip powder may be the move. Most dip powder manis last three or more weeks, while gels last about two.

Are you only looking to give yourself a manicure or touch-up in between salon appointments? The main essentials, as recommended by Gurung and James, include a UV or LED lamp to cure the polish, a gel base and top coat, a nail shade you like, nail file, buffer, cuticle pusher, rubbing alcohol and acetone. Beth Gillette is the beauty editor at Cosmopolitan with four years of experience researching, writing, and editing nail stories, like fall nail colors. She’s an authority in all nail categories, but is an expert when it comes to manicure sets, thanks to years of doing her own nails at home. She regularly tests and analyzes nail polish and nail care for efficacy, while working with the industry’s top nail artists to assess new formulas and brands. When prepped and applied properly, gel manis can last up to a month, or until your nails are grown out.

For someone looking to dip their toes into doing their own gel manicures, this kit is an excellent place to start. The comprehensive set is equipped with all of the essentials you need to prep your nails and craft unique designs from the comfort of your home. With six bottles of regular gel polish and two bottles of temperature-changing ombre polish, you'll never get bored with your nails. The instructions were somewhat confusing at first, but once she got it figured out, our tester said this kit was easy to use. She appreciated that it came with all the essentials for an at-home gel manicure, but the polish itself wasn't dry after the recommended 60 seconds under the light.