Doing my nails at home has saved me so much time and money, and I actually enjoy the relaxing ritual now. I have tried plenty of gel kits, polishes, and tools, and these are the ones that give salon worthy results at my own kitchen table. Tell me you...
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Gel Kits, Nail Lamps & Press-Ons
Nail Polish Favorites
Cuticle Care & Nail Tools
Gel Kits, Nail Lamps & Press-Ons
Kits and lamps for long lasting, salon style manicures at home.
The Olive and June gel starter kit gave me my first salon quality gel manicure at our kitchen table. It comes with the lamp, polish, and step by step instructions. My manicure lasted two full weeks without chipping, and I have saved so much money ski...
Olive and June Nail Gel Starter Kit
This COWIN cordless nail lamp cures gel polish quickly and moves anywhere since it is rechargeable. I do my nails on the couch instead of being tied to an outlet. It works with every gel brand I have tried, and my daughter and I share it for our week...
COWIN Cordless Rechargeable UV Nail Lamp
These GLAMNETIC press-on nails look like a real salon manicure and go on in about ten minutes. The short round shape feels natural and practical for typing. I wear them for weddings and holidays, and friends are always surprised when I tell them I di...
GLAMNETIC Short Round Press-On Nails Set
The ORLY First Kiss press-on nails have a soft, polished shade that looks elegant for everyday wear. They apply easily and stay put for over a week. I keep a set in my drawer for last minute events, and they have saved me more than once when I had no...
ORLY First Kiss Press-On Nails
The Revel Nail dip powder kit creates a durable French manicure that lasts weeks without any lamp. The removal system makes taking it off gentle on my nails. It took a little practice, but now I love my strong, glossy dip nails and so do my friends w...
Revel Nail Fabulous in French Dip Powder Starter Kit
These up and up gel remover foils make removing my gel manicure easy and mess free at home. I wrap each nail, wait a few minutes, and the gel slides right off. They protect my nails from scraping, and I keep a box stocked in our bathroom so I never d...
up and up Gel Nail Polish Remover Foils
This MUHLE travel manicure set packs quality clippers, scissors, and a file into an elegant leather case. The tools are sharp and precise. My partner uses it on business trips, and I borrow it constantly, so I think we will need a second one for our ...
MUHLE Travel Manicure Set in Cowhide Case
Nail Polish Favorites
Polishes and top coats in colors I reach for again and again.
The Beetles neutral nude gel polish set gives me six wearable shades that work for the office, weekends, and special events. The formula goes on smoothly and cures evenly under my lamp. I reach for these colors most often, and they make my hands look...
Beetles Neutral Nude Gel Polish Set
essie polish is my longtime favorite for regular manicures, and the blue shades are perfect for winter. The formula is smooth and dries to a glossy finish. I have been buying essie since college, and I still love picking a new color each season to tr...
essie Nail Polish in Blues
Dior Nail Glow gives my nails a sheer pink flush and a healthy shine, like a French manicure in one coat. It looks natural and polished for work. It is my little luxury, and I love how it makes my hands look neat and pretty when I have no time for a ...
Dior Nail Glow Beautifying Nail Care
Sally Hansen Insta-Dri polish dries in about a minute, which is perfect for my busy mornings. The wide brush covers each nail in one swipe. It is affordable with tons of colors, and I keep a few shades in my purse for quick touch ups when I am runnin...
Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Nail Polish
ORLY Party in Pink is a cheerful, glossy pink that makes my nails feel festive. The salon quality formula lasts well without chipping. I wore it for my birthday and got so many compliments, and it has become my signature shade for celebrations with o...
ORLY Party in Pink Nail Lacquer
Cuticle Care & Nail Tools
Tools and treatments for healthy, strong nails.
Dr. Dana cuticle oil keeps my cuticles soft and my nails healthy between manicures. A drop each night makes a real difference in dry winter months. My nails grow stronger when I use it, and I keep one on my nightstand so I never forget my simple bedt...
Dr. Dana Nourishing Cuticle Oil
The Londontown glass nail file shapes my nails smoothly without splitting or snagging. It seals the edges so my nails stay stronger. It lasts far longer than paper files, and I gave one to my sister, who says she will never go back to regular emery b...
Londontown Glass Nail File
The Tweezerman precision grip toenail clipper cuts cleanly with very little effort. I find the comfortable grip easy to control. It is well made and stays sharp, and it is the one my whole family reaches for in our bathroom drawer, which says a lot a...
TWEEZERMAN Precision Grip Toenail Clipper
L'Occitane shea butter hand cream is rich and nourishing, and it keeps my hands soft even after frequent washing. A little goes a long way. I finish every manicure with it, and I keep a tube in my purse and another by our kitchen sink all through the...
L'Occitane Shea Butter Hand Cream
The PAUME overnight hand and foot mask deeply hydrates dry skin while I sleep. I apply it after a manicure and wake up with noticeably softer hands. It feels like a spa treatment at home, and it has become my favorite way to pamper myself on Sunday n...
PAUME Overnight Hand and Foot Hydration Mask
The Londontown cuticle pusher gently tidies my cuticles so my polish goes on cleanly. It is sturdy and easy to control. It is a simple tool that makes a big difference in how neat my at home manicures look, and it lives in my nail kit right next to m...
Londontown Cuticle Pusher
This hydrating non-acetone remover takes off my polish without leaving my nails dry and brittle. It has a gentle scent, unlike harsh removers. I use it between every color change, and my nails feel so much healthier since I switched from the strong s...
Hydrating Non-Acetone Nail Polish Remover
This double layer nail polish organizer keeps my polishes, lamp, and tools in one tidy, portable case. The dividers keep bottles upright. My collection used to be scattered across drawers, and now I can carry everything to the couch for a manicure ni...