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It’s no secret quarantine has tested our beauty skills on several levels. From learning how to remove your gel manicured nails at home to applying press-ons, we’re becoming professionals one day at a time. With salons closed, at-home gel nail kits are flying off the market as women are empowering themselves to beauty their own manicurists. Let’s face it, we’ll never be as amazing as our nail techs but let’s make them proud. Whether you’re tired of looking at those nail dulls, want to become a pro or simply miss getting a mani -- we’ve rounded up the best gel nail kits the experts swear by.
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According to the ZOYA’s Creative Director Rebecca Isa, this kit is every you’ll need if you’re recovering from a post-nail extensions lifestyle. Since you’ll want to treat that vulnerable raw nail bed, treatment and healing are key. Luckily, the Naked Manicure Gelie-Cure Retail Kit carries the brand’s Rescue Serum, which is the ultimate treatment for skin care for nails and cuticles alongwith the Repair Base that fills and strengthens the nail as it smooths out ridges. Rebecca adds that the two together create the appearance of a healthier looking nail. The gel system can be used with a variety of ZOYA colors along with the LED Light as long as the steps are followed as instructed. Hello, Hollywood nails!
ZOYA Gelie-Cure Foundation Pro Kit Travel LED Light, $65, zoya.com
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Perfect for any beginner, this drugstore brand created an elite gel starter pack for those who want the full salon experience. Enjoy the easy to use set which consists of an LED lamp, base coat, top coat, 10 cleanser pads, gel polish remover, a cuticle stick, nail file, nail buffer and nail polishes.
Sally Hansen Salon Pro Gel Starter Kit, $55, amazon.com
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Get the A-lister feel with this professional starter kit which contains everything you’ll need for your first gel mani, from foundation to top coat, LED bulbs are 6 watts, plus three mini polishes and nail remover.
Red Carpet Manicure Pro 45 Starter Kit, $80, ulta.com
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Praised on social media and users for their seven-free of toxics formula, this gel kit was made for the pastel queen. Filled with all the essential tools, such as polish remover, clippers, buffer, your own nail color, cuticle oil, and the brand’s revolutionary polish bottle handle totally stole our hearts. Get ready to show off those pretty polishes!
Olive & June The Studio Box, $50, oliveandjune.com
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Get creative with this deluxe gel manicure during your next nail session. The mancorn-inspired LED-light works with the new gel polishes and others to inspire you to craft your own nail art at home.
Le Maxi ‘’Rouge & Moi’’ Limited Edition Deluxe Gel Manicure Set, $60, ulta.com
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Not ready to let go of those claws? No problem! Try this 32-piece kit that gives you everything you need to shape and polish your nails like the pros, including six neutral gel polishes and bold hues. The high-quality nail polishes last up to 14 days making it feel like the real deal.
Gel Nail Polish Starter Kit, $60, amazon.com
