Even though nail salons are open and running again (phew!), if I’m in a jam or need a last-minute mani, I always resort to my gel manicure kit. It’s also great to have a UV gel lamp around if you need a touch-up. If you’re also on the hunt for the best at-home gel manicure kits, these nail kits are so user-friendly and have all the tools you’ll need for salon-perfect nails.
10 Best Gel Nail Kits
1. The Mani System, $80.00 at Olive and June
With over 2k reviews rated at an average of five stars, The Mani System by Olive and June is a winner! It comes with all the professional tools your nail artist would use at the nail salon and six spring-inspired shades. The best part is that you don’t need a UV lamp, but still get the look of a gel manicure. The Super Glossy Topcoat gives you a “salon-perfect shine and long-lasting manis” according to Olive and June.
2. Sally Hansen Salon Gel Starter Kit, $55.99 at ULTA
The Sally Hansen Salon Gel Starter Kit from Ulta is budget-friendly at $55.99 and gives you up to 10 salon gel manicures at home and up to two-week wear. This gel manicure kit contains it all: a LED Lamp, a gel base coat, gel nail color, gel top coat and 10 nail cleanser pads. Gellen Gel Nail Polish Kit is $30 and comes with six shades, base coat glossy, a bonus matte topcoat and nail art rhinestones to top off your glamorous mani!
4. SensatioNail Gel Nail Polish Kit, $23.59 at Walmart
If you’re new to doing your nails at home, this gel start kit by SensatioNail is your best bet. It has all the essential tools you need so you won’t be overwhelmed with too many supplies and figuring out how to use them. It’s also affordable at $23.59 so it’s not a big investment or risk for your first at-home manicure. I tried Beetles’ All-In-One Nail Start Kit when the COVID-19 pandemic hit last year and I couldn’t be happier with how my nails turned out! You could fit all five fingers comfortably in the UV light machine. It was so simple to use and had all the nail tools I needed—I even gave myself a gel pedicure! The polishes were very high-quality and easy-to-wear neutral shades. Yes, this nail kit is on the pricier side, but it’s worth every buck! Your local nail salon most likely carries this reputable brand Gelish, making it a dependable polish to try at home.
7. Red Carpet Manicure Gel Polish Pro Kit, $79.99 at ULTA
You get a high-end lamp with this starter kit! The LED bulbs are 6 watts (3 lights at 2 watts each) and 110 voltage so your stay-at-home gel manicure will look that more legit.
8. KISS Brush-on Gel Kit, $9.47 at Walmart
No UV nail lamp needed, but you get the same feel and quality of salon-quality gel nails with the KISS Brush-on Gel Nail Kit. You can pick this up for under $10 at your local Walmart or shop online.
9. Manicure Nail Set 30PCS gel Nail Polish Set Kit 120W UV LAMP Set Electric Nail Drill Nail Art Manicure Sets Nail Extension Kit, $115.93 at Etsy
WOW! You might as well open up your own at-home nail salon with this top-of-the-line 30-piece gel nail kit on Etsy. If you’re a little more experienced in the nail department and love having longer nails, you’ll definitely benefit from the gel nail extension products that come with this kit. You get your own professional nail drill, tons of nail polishes, files, cuticle tools and much more.
10. Le Mini Macaron Le Maxi Deluxe Gel Manicure Set, $60.00 at Ulta
For the girl who’s on the go, try Ulta’s Le Maxi Deluxe Gel Manicure Set by Le Mini Macaron. The LED lamp is small enough to pack up (and fits up to four fingers at once), plus it’s also super chic in pink chrome! Next. find out what causes ridges in nails.
