
What to Look for in At-Home Gel Kits Gel lamp Syreeta Aaron is an educator for LeChat Nails, the company behind cutting-edge products such as the Gelée Powder Gel System, Perfect Match Gel Polish & Nail Lacquer, and thermal-activated Mood changing polishes. Since several kits had disappointing staying power, we ultimately selected easy-to-use options that delivered professional-looking results.
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While we planned to wait the full 14 days before removing it, most gel formulas we tried began peeling off prematurely.

Each set was assessed for drying time, ease of use, overall look, longevity, ease of removal, and nail integrity after removing the gel. Our in-house testers carefully followed the directions to see how well the formulas, lamps, and finished results performed in a real-life setting. We chose nine gel kits to try in The Lab, our Manhattan product-testing facility. The two-step system doesn't need to be dried with a lamp and offers professional-looking results. For something a little more affordable or user-friendly, we highly recommend Essie Gel Couture Longwear Nail Polish.

This DIY nail set earned perfect scores for drying time, finished look, staying power, and ease of removal, and taking the extensions off won't ruin your nail beds. Overall, we liked the Morovan Poly Gel Kit. Included Shades: 8 | Dry Time: 2 minutes | Cruelty-Free: Yes Price at time of publish: $40 for All Seasons Kit And while our nail plates were somewhat brittle, they weren't completely wrecked. After soaking them in acetone, the gel scraped right off. The removal process was a piece of cake too.

With the exception of two extensions falling off, our nails looked just as good two weeks later-still shiny and vibrant without any cracks or chips. We used the purple-to-white ombré hue and loved the overall results. Once we got the desired shape and length, the drying process was a breeze.Īfter placing them under the lights for the recommended two minutes, our nails were a little tacky-but they were definitely cured and felt durable. You'll also get extension gel and foil for shaping your nails.
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This manicure kit comes with eight gel colors, including two ombrés and six solids, plus a nail dehydrator, a primer, a base, and top coat, various grooming tools, and a drying lamp. That said, the directions were thorough yet concise, so we knew what to do each step of the way. We only marked it down for ease of use since there was a slight learning curve to applying the gel nails. The Morovan Poly Gel Kit earned perfect scores in most categories, including drying time, finished appearance, longevity, ease of removal, and nail integrity after removal.
