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Nails Round Two: 15 More Nail Picks That Actually Work
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items Prices are CAD. Fifteen well-reviewed nail picks — polishes, gel kits and press-ons, treatments, and tools — curated from four different stores so you can build a full at-home manicure routine without the salon bill.
Sections
4
Polishes
Gel Kits & Press-Ons
Treatments & Care
Tools
Polishes
this red looks SO good on short nails — two coats of Cajun Shrimp and you're done, it's that perfect coral-red that makes your hands look alive
OPI Nail Lacquer in Cajun Shrimp
watermelon is such a fun summer pink — it's juicy without being neon, and the essie brush makes it basically impossible to mess up
essie Nail Polish in Watermelon
noirberry is the perfect moody fall shade — like black cherry but softer, and the breathable formula means your nails don't get wrecked wearing it for a week straight
Nailberry L'Oxygene Nail Lacquer - Noirberry
le temps des cerises is the classic cherry red that goes with literally everything — two thin coats and it honestly looks like you just left the salon
Nailberry L'Oxygene Nail Lacquer Le Temps Des Cerises
raspberry gives that juicy 'your nails but better' glow — a sheer wash of color that makes bare nails look healthy and polished without even trying
Manucurist Active Glow Polish 15ml - Raspberry
Gel Kits & Press-Ons
this is THE kit if you want to quit the salon — lamp, polishes, base/top coat and prep tools all in one box, and the gel actually lasts two weeks on me
Mylee The Main Gel Nail Polish Kit
gel nail stickers are my secret weapon for busy weeks — stick them on, file the edges, and nobody will believe they're not salon nails
Dashing Diva GLOSS Gel Palette in After Glow
press and go is exactly what it sounds like — no glue, no mess, and the Kingdom shade is this gorgeous natural nude that lasts me a full week
KISS imPRESS Press-On Nails in Kingdom, Short
Treatments & Care
this is the unsung hero of every manicure I do — one bottle works as base AND top coat, and my polish lasts way longer since I started using it
Sally Hansen Ultimate Shield Base & Top Coat 2-in-1
my nails used to peel like crazy until I started using this — the clear strengthener actually makes them feel thicker after a few weeks
essie Hard To Resist Advanced Nail Strengthener, Clear
the OG nail hardener for a reason — I use it as a base coat under every polish and my tips actually survive the week
Sally Hansen Hard as Nails Hardener
this is the little luxury that makes the whole routine feel spa-level — a drop on each cuticle before bed and your nails look so much healthier
L'Occitane Strengthening Shea Nail & Cuticle Oil
Tools
the basics but make them cute — these little boards live in my purse and my desk drawer, and they actually shape without chewing up my nails
Revlon Compact Emery Boards, 10 count
glass files are the upgrade you didn't know you needed — this one seals the nail edge so smoothly, and it literally lasts forever
Lazy Corner Glass Nail File
a good clipper is underrated — this one cuts clean without bending my nails, and the compact size is perfect for travel
Revlon Compact Nail Clipper