and opt for gel nail polishes that emit a glossy finish without the help of a lamp. Or you can invest in a complete DIY gel manicure kit that comes fully equipped with everything you need to creat ...

I'm not too experienced with applying gel polish, so the Le Mini Macaron at-home kit took me about an hour. I started with cuticle and nail prep before applying two coats of polish and curing each ...

One beauty treatment that will never go out of style? Having gorgeous nails. Whether treating yourself to an in-salon ...

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Here are the five we rate. Mylee The Full Works Complete Gel Polish Kit As a veteran in-salon shellac-er, I was sceptical my skills could hold up to my go-to nail artist, Alexandra. And ...

“Additionally, many who are inexperienced can often overfile when removing, which can damage the nail plate or, worse, rip or peel the gel off! This will take layers of your nail plate off and ...

I know lots of people aren’t particular fans of the thickness of gel polish, either. And then there’s the UV light it requires to set. Fine if you’ve got a nail artist making sure your ...

All over red is simple yet stunning when it's mixed with bits of sparkle. We love this manicure idea because it's ideal for Valentine's Day, yet carries over well into the year. Red nails are the ...

So, once your nails start wearing down, it's best to head back to the salon for a fresh set. But if you need to remove a gel manicure quickly, you can do so at home—it's not that difficult ...

I tried a $38 gel-manicure kit and compared it to my usual $110 professional gel set. In a time crunch, I could see why the at-home kit could be useful, but it's a lot of work. For quality alone ...

I usually get my nails done once a month, but I wanted to test to see if a more affordable at-home gel kit could stand up to my regular gel manicure.