Gel nails have long since been a firm salon favourite, but equally professional at home products are now on the rise too.
From starter kits to top coats, with an LED lamp or without, we’ve rounded up the best gel nail buys. For long lasting manicures, look no further than our gel nail edit.
A simple and effective starter kit, SensatioNail deliver a comprehensive step by step guide to achieving the perfect gel nails. Comprising products to prepare, polish and protect, this kit comes complete with Pink Chiffon and Raspberry Wine nail colours. We love how easy the Deluxe Starter Kit is, efficiently creating salon-look gel nails within 10 minutes. Lasting as long as 10 days, you can also buy gel polish remover tools and other nail colours to complete your collection. Even if you’re brand new to the gel nail phenomenon, we’d thoroughly recommend investing in this starter kit. Create a gel effect finish without the LED lamp, using Sally Hansen Gel Shine 3D Top Coat. Known for their long-lasting top coats, Sally Hansen formulated a 3D version to mimic gel manicures. An acrylic gel formula, the top coat binds with your usual polish to plump nails. Ideal if you’re nervous of LED lamps, you can also use this top coat with normal nail varnish remover. Infused with green tea and biotin, Deborah Lippmann offer you a completely natural take on gel nails. Their Gel Lab Base and Top Coat create gel-like manicure without the lamp, but equally hard wearing and shiny. Here at StyleNest we are huge fans of any natural take on beauty trends, and this ticks that box. Nourishing to nails and with an ultra-quick drying time, this is your game changing healthy alternative to at home gel nail sets. For use with an LED light, Red Carpet Manicure Brilliance Seal & Shine Top Coat protects gel colours. The final layer of the gel process, this top coat will add super sleek shine and a glossy finish to your Red Carpet Manicure colours. The OPI Infinite Shine range incorporates three steps to long-lasting gel effect nails. Used with Infinite Shiner Primer, From Here to Eternity injects a pop of summer colour into your seasonal nail collection. Top off with Infinite Shine Gloss and your gel-like manicure is good to go. A gel wrap system, this professional set was formulated by eyeCANDY London. No UV lamp needed, the set comprises a gel effect base and top coat; wrap around gel care to work alongside your favourite nail colours. Creating high shine gloss and chip resistant, the system also reduces the risk of varnish staining nails. A set formulated to create glossy gel nails with long-lasting shine, the Elegant Touch Lux Gel Polish Starter Kit contains everything you need for an at home manicure. Prime nails before adding colour, sealing it in with the LED lamp and finishing off with a top coat. Simple and quick, two colours are included to start off your gel selection. The size of the lamp is easy to store at home, handily saving on the expense and time spent on salon visits. A plumping effect top coat, Nails Inc created Kensington Caviar with the luxe gel nails look in mind. For use without an LED lamp, this high shine protective coat adds volume to nails using polymer technology. Team with your favourite nail colours to create glossy, gel effect talons.
SensatioNail Deluxe Starter Kit
Sally Hansen Gel Shine 3D Top Coat
Deborah Lippmann Gel Lab Base and Top Coat
Red Carpet Manicure Brilliance Seal & Shine Top Coat
OPI Infinite Shine From Here to Eternity
eyeCANDY London Gel Wrap System
Elegant Touch Lux Gel Polish Starter Kit
Nails Inc Gel Effect Top Coat in Kensington Caviar
