14 Best Gel Nail Kits for a Flawless At-Home Mani

This Essie product isn't actually a gel, but rather a polish that dries to a gel-like finish for up to two weeks of wear. You won't need a lamp for this one, as the special top coat is all it takes to seal and dry the long-lasting polish.

This gel polish kit comes with a whopping 20 shades to play around with, a base coat, and two top coats (classic and matte) and a base coat for a totally customizable look. The best part: It’s just under $25!

Playful pastels are always a fun way to experiment with your nail colors. This mini kit comes with six trendy hues to play around with, plus a base and top coat—and all the nail tools you could ever need, even a UV light.

If you're a fan of different finishes, then this is the gel nail kit for you. Not only does it comes with 24 different shades to play with, but it also comes with glossy and glitter coats to give you a fully customizable experience for your next at-home mani.

This salon-style gel kit has all of the prep-and-finish essentials you need to get started, along with an LED lamp that cures polish in just 45 seconds. Each brush also features a laser-cut, domed design that gives you a smoother application and even better control.

Want to go all-out with your next nail design? Then this is the kit you need: Not only does it come with 12 colors to choose from, but it also has all the glitter and rhinestones you need for a shimmery and bedazzled look.

If your nails are weak, split, cracked, or broken, Morovan's set could be a great option for you. The hard gel—which comes in three neutral colors—creates a strengthening barrier for damaged nails. Plus, it's easy for gel newbies. "I’m a beginner and this product was easy to manage and apply to the natural nail," one reviewer shared. "It also helped strengthen my nails and not leave them peeling."

Good for both beginners and experienced nail pros, this gel nail kit from Makartt has everything you need to create long, luxe nail extensions no matter what your nail shape is. Keep it simple and neutral or add some fun nail art—the choice is up to you. The best part: Your manicure can last a month—or even longer.

With five gel nail polish colors to choose from, this mini kit has everything you need to get started. Instead of a UV light, this one comes with an LED light (to cure nails faster and without UV damage!), but the polishes will still cure under UV lights.

Shiny, opal-effect nails are just minutes away with this fun set from Morovan. In addition to seven vibrant colors, it comes with a full set of manicure tools, a base coat, a top coat, and a portable UV lamp.

Gellen's gel nail kit is straightforward and leads to shiny, solid colors. Reviewers say it doesn't chip at all and is easy to apply. For the price, this gel nail kit is hard to beat—you get six colors, a top coat and a base coat, a UV light, and tools to help your manicure go smoothly. "I’d recommend this product for all that you get for a low price," said one reviewer.

If red and pink shades are your jam, this Model Ones set includes seven different shades to choose from. It comes with colored polishes, a base coat, top coat, and a ton of tools to help you achieve a high-gloss look. Plus, the thousands of five-star reviews vouch that these polishes stay put for two weeks or more.