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My Current Nail Routine | Low-Maintenance At-Home Gel Manicure Essentials
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items I have tried every manicure under the sun, from hard gel and dip to salon visits every two weeks, and my nails paid for it. These days I keep it simple: at-home gel every three to four weeks, short nails, cuticle oil on repeat, and press-ons when the...jerseygirlglam.com)
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The Gel Setup
Between Gels
Polished Extras
The Gel Setup
An LED lamp is the heart of my at-home gel routine, and this is the one with a huge following for a reason. LED cures faster than the old UV-only lamps, which means less time sitting still with your hands under a light.
SUNUV UV LED Nail Lamp
If you just want to try at-home gel before committing, start with this budget lamp. It's small enough to tuck in a drawer between sets, and it gets the job done.
JODSONE LED Nail Lamp
Base and top coat matter more than the color, and this salon-brand duo is my splurge pick. A good base helps the gel grip and a good top coat is what gives you that glossy, just-left-the-salon finish.
DND Base Gel & Top Gel Duo
The budget base and top coat set with a massive number of reviews. The no-wipe top coat saves a step at the end, which is exactly the kind of shortcut I love.
Beetles No Wipe Gel Base and Top Coat Set
Between Gels
Cuticle oil is the real secret to healthy nails between gels, and pens make it effortless. I keep one in my bag and one on my desk, and this multi-pack means there's always one within reach.
Bliss Kiss Simply Pure Cuticle Oil Pens
A drugstore classic and my budget cuticle pen pick. Swipe it on while you're watching TV and your nails and cuticles stay moisturized without any extra effort.
Sally Hansen Vitamin E Nail & Cuticle Pen
A fine-grit glass file is for shaping, not aggression. It smooths a chipped edge in seconds and is so much gentler on your natural nails than a rough emery board.
Bona Fide Beauty Czech Glass Nail File
Acetone-free remover is so much gentler on your skin and nails. This one is my go-to for regular polish days and quick cleanups around the edges.
Mineral Fusion Nail Polish Remover
On the weeks I'm letting my nails breathe, a quick buff gives them a natural shine with no polish at all. It's a two-minute trick that makes bare nails look cared for.
Maryton Fine Grit Nail Buffer Blocks
Pretty nails don't look as good next to dry hands, especially once the cold weather hits. This cult-favorite cream is what I reach for before bed so my hands look as polished as my nails.
O'Keeffe's Working Hands Hand Cream
Polished Extras
Short, polished nails look even better with a simple ring stack. A waterproof set means I never have to think about taking them off to wash my hands or do the dishes.
BaubleBar Vera Waterproof Ring Set
This is the splurge version of a ring stack, and it makes even a bare, freshly filed nail look intentional. I love how a little gold on the hands finishes a five-minute manicure.
BaubleBar Maddie 18K Gold Ring Set
I lay a soft towel down every time I do my gels at home so the table stays clean and everything I need is in one spot. A plush hand towel also makes the whole routine feel more like a little at-home spa night.
Parachute Organic Plush Towels (Bone)
My at-home gel night always starts with lighting a candle. It turns a chore into ten minutes of me time, and it makes the room smell lovely while everything cures.
Dossier Floral Rose Candle
Press-ons are my rule for events and vacations, and a short square French tip goes with absolutely everything. They have gotten so good that nobody can tell, and they come off without wrecking your nails.
Beetles French Tip Press-On Nails, Short Square