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After you’ve polished up on our at-home manicure tips from nail experts, it’s time to put your mani know-how into practice. From gels to dips, here are the best nail kits worth taking for a test drive during quarantine.
Dip powder nail kits
Say bonjour to DipWell’s French Set Starter Kit, which comes with everything you need for a classic pink-and-white set of nails. Très chic!
DipWellModelones’ Dipping Powder Starter Kit includes six color powders in neutral shades of tan and pink, along with two glittery options — and (like all dip-nail kits) doesn’t require a UV or LED lamp.
AmazonIf deeper colors are more your speed, then pick DDIGEjin’s Dipping Powder Kit. The eye-popping palette of purples, blues and black makes a bold statement, but this simple four-step dipping system is ideal for nail newbies.
AmazonCalling all tough girls and guys: Mefa says its Dipping Powder Kit uses a special formula to give manis long-lasting and chip-free resistance.
AmazonGel nail kits
Red Carpet Manicure’s Pro 45 Starter Kit is a glamorous nail salon in a box. This system leaves nails looking shiny for weeks on end and comes with a LED light, nail primer, base coat, top coat, nail and cuticle oil, cleanser, polish remover and a gel polish in a striking shade of red.
AmazonSpring into the season with AB Gel’s eight-piece nail kit. With a selection of pretty pastel polishes, all you have to add is an LED light.
AmazonLe Mini Macaron’s Rose-Creme Gel Manicure Kit includes the brand’s best-selling 3x Shine Top Coat — known for giving manis an extra brilliant shine and chip-free, lasting coverage. The bundle also includes one bottle of gel polish, a cuticle stick, a mini nail file, 10 remover wraps and an LED lamp (which can also be used for at-home pedicures).
Le Mini MacaronRose-Creme Gel Manicure kit & 3x Shine Topcoat Bundle, $40 at Le Mini Macaron
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Attention matte nail fans: Homost’s Matte Gel Polish Set is the kit for you. Pick from a variety of colors, ranging from petal pink to sultry merlot, all of which can be applied in four simple steps.
AmazonShelloloh’s manicure bundle offers the most bang for your buck. Complete with 10 gel polishes, an LED light, top and base coats, nail-art decorations and a handful of nail tools, this kit has something for everyone.
AmazonPolish nail kits
For old-school lacquer lovers, this Deborah Lippmann spring sampler includes six mini polishes in sheer, candy-colored and extra-shimmery colors.
SephoraChristian Louboutin’s Loubitag Set delivers luxurious, ultra-pigmented and long-lasting color to nails. Inside the beautiful packaging, the set contains two bottles of Louboutin’s iconic stiletto-shaped nail lacquers in vibrant, eye-catching colors.
SaksChristian Louboutin Loubitag Nail Set, $60 at Saks Fifth Avenue
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Nails Inc.’s Naked in Neon Set offers plenty of neon twists — plus a perfect shade of nude.
SephoraNail art kits
Born Pretty’s Blossom Watercolor Kit invites you to turn your nails into works of art. This easy-to-use seven-piece package gives nails a marbled watercolor effect and is suitable for UV gels, acrylics and naturals.
AmazonYoung Nails’ Caption Foil Freak Rainbow Sky Kit promises a flashy, metallic effect. With an easy three-step application, why not let your freak flag fly?
UltaCreate your own custom designs with Migi’s patented nail-art pens. The dual-tipped implements feature a nail brush on one end for base colors, and a novel pen tip on the flip side for painting original creations.
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