12 Best At Home Nail Kits to Save a Fortune on Your Manicure
It can be so nice to go to the nail salon, sit down and relax while you have your nails transformed. But, life happens and so do bills. And getting your nails done is usually a luxury that is first to go if you can’t always fit it into the budget.
Whether you are a fan of gel or acrylic nails, there are at-home nail kits available for both. If you are a total newbie, have a go following a few YouTube tutorials to get some practice. If you are new to doing DIY Nails, we recommend trying gel nail kits first as acrylic ones can be tricky to start with.
There are so many different products out there to give your nails the TLC they deserve, we have found the 12 best nail kits to use at home to save yourself a fortune!
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1. Gelish PolyGel Nail Enhancement System
- Price: $457.95
- Stockist: Ozsale
Everything you need to do beautiful nails at home! This master kit is the Polygel system which is a mix between acrylic and hard gel and doesn’t require any mixing or fluffing around. The pack includes:
I want one of these so bad….
- 1 x Gelish PolyGel Nail Enhancement – Bright White 60g
- 1 x Gelish PolyGel Nail Enhancement – Light Pink 60g
- 1 x Gelish PolyGel Nail Enhancement – Natural Clear 60g
- 1 x Gelish PolyGel Nail Enhancement – Cover Pink 60g
- 1 x Gelish PolyGel Slip Solution 240ml
- 1 x Gelish Nail Surface Cleanse 60ml
- 1 x Gelish ProBond Acid-Free Nail Primer 15ml
- 1 x Gelish Top It Off Top Coat 15ml
- 1 x Gelish pH Bond 15ml
- 1 x Gelish PolyGel Slice & Shape Tool
- 4 x Gelish Tube Squeezer Key
2. Gellaka Pro Matte or Shine Gel Nail Kit
- Price: $79.00
- Stockist: Ozsale
Available in a variety of colours, the Gellaka Pro Matte or Shine Gell Nail Kit contains:
- 1 x 9w Lamp
- 1 x Base Coat
- 2 x Top Coats (one shine, one matte)
- Cuticle Oil
- 3 x Gel Nail Colours
It’s affordable at home nail kit that makes for a perfect gift for Christmas.
3. Artistic Nail Design Gel On Xtensions Kit (Medium Round)
- Stockist: Ozsale
Create a flawless set of nails with up to 21 days of wear with this Artistic Nail Design Gel on Xtensions Kit. The extensions are pre-shaped in a medium round shape to reduce shaping time. The kit includes:
- 1 x Tip Primer
- 1 x Gel Tip Adhesive
- 1 x 110ct Soft Gel Nail Tips in Medium Round
- 1 x Colour Gloss Soak Off Gel Colour
- 1 x Glossing Gel Coat
- 1 x Mini LED Light and Stand
4. Kredioo Rechargeable Nail Drill for Home Use
- Price: $119.99
- Stockist: Amazon Australia
Now you can get a nail drill for home use – this high quality Kredioo Rechargeable Nail Drill has a powerful motor withy 35,000RPM with high torque of 450g.cm. It can effectively remove acrylic nails, hard gels and also works perfectly on hard toenails.
With over 250 5-star reviews on Amazon – this is the nail drill to get for home use!
5. Gelish Hard Gel System Starter Kit
The perfect high-quality at-home nail kit – Gelish has a cult following in the nail industry and is used by most professional nail salons. Now you can get professional products at home with this starter kit. All you need to buy is a light and you are set!
The Gelish Hard Gel System Starter Kit contains:
- 1 x LED Photo Finish Sealer Gel
- 1 x LED French White Paint Gel
- 1 x LED Clear Gel
- 1 x LED Clear Builder Gel
- 1 x LED Dark Pink Builder Gel
6. Gellen Gel Nail Polish Starter Kit
- Price: $130.39
- Stockist: Amazon Australia
For the love of all this pastel, this starter kit is the bomb-diggity. It includes over 10 non-toxic gel nail polishes, 72W lamp, some pretty rhinestones and gems, glitter and all the tools of the trade. The Nail Setting Lamp has 4 different timers and a tough LCD screen. If applied correctly, your nails can last up to 21 days. Even better.
7. Makartt Gel Nail Starter Kit
This nail kit includes one main thing, glitter and lots of it. It’s so good! It comes with 6 different colours of glitter included a stunning shade of blue. You will be able to dazzle people with your nails that you’ve done yourself at home.
This kit includes everything from UV Lamp, top and base coast, tools, nails for extensions if you want longer nails and of course plenty of glitter. Let your creative juices flow and create some amazing nails with this gel nail starter kit.
8. Aimeli Nail Dipping Powder Kit
This at-home nail kit includes 6 dipping powders, including beautiful pastels and lovely silver glitter. They have heavy pigments so you will only need to apply once or twice. These nails will last up to 14 days and are so quick to do yourself, you won’t believe why you spend 45 mins the salon chair.
9. Vishine Gel Nail Polish Starter Kit
- Price: $88.99
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How nice are the pink pastels in this gel nail kit? The sparkly one is beautiful! This is another complete package when it comes to gel nail kits. It includes a top and base coat, nail files, tools, and 6 non-toxic gel nail polishes. The lamp is 48W with four different timer settings (10 seconds, 30 seconds, 60 seconds and 90 seconds).
Follow their instructions correctly and you may have gorgeous nails lasting up to 3 weeks.
10. Vishine UV LED Nail Lamp Gel Nail Kit
- Price: $84.99
- Stockist: Amazon
With over 3,500 5-star reviews – this kit is a Best Seller for home nail kits – and I can see why – it literally has EVERYTHING and it is fantastically priced.
The kit contains:
- 6 x Gel Nail Polishes
- 1 x 40w Nail Lamp
- 1 x Top Coat
- 1 x Base Coat
- 1 x Nail File
- 1 x Nail Buffer (washable and disinfectable)
- 1 x Nail Brush
- 1 x Cuticle PUsher
- 2 x Nail Separators
- 1 x Revitalizing Nail
- 2 x French Sticker Sheets
- 2 x Striping Tape (gold and silver)
11. Artistic Nail Designer Perfect Dip Starter Kit
- Price: $104.95
- Stockist: Ozsale
If you are into Dipping – this is a great starter pack that is affordable. The kit contains:
- 1 x Clear Dip Powder
- 1 x Perfect Dip Prep
- 1 x Perfect Dip Base Coat
- 1 x Perfect Dip Activator
- 1 x Perfect Dip Top Coat
- 1 x Perfect Dip Brush REstorer
- 1 x Duel Ended Dish
- 1 x Bonus Dip Colour
12. Artistic Nail Complete Gel Polish Intro Kit
- Price: $204.95
- Stockist: Ozsale
Become a Pro Nail Specialist at home with this complete gel polish kit. It contains all the essentials you need to do create salon-quality gel nails at home – great if you aren’t into acrylic nails or extensions. Just the long lastic quality colour that will last up to three weeks without chipping.
This kit contains:
- 1 x Colour Gloss
- 1 x pH Nail Prep
- 1 x Bonding Gel
- 1 x Glossing Gel
- 1 x Revive Cuticle Oil
- 1 x Nail Surface Cleanser
- 1 x Nail Product Remover
- 1 x Remover Wraps
- 1 x Mini LED w/USB Cord
For tutorials on how to apply acrylic nails at home, check out:
- https://naio-nails.co.uk/blog/beginners-guide-to-applying-acrylic-nails/
- https://www.wikihow.com/Do-Acrylic-Nails
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