9 Best At-Home Polygel Nail Kits For Long-Lasting Manicures
Skip the salon and do your nails at home.
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Polygel is having a moment in the nail world. If you've been dropping serious bank (and time) on regular salon manicure appointments for gel or acrylic nails, now may be the time to try an at-home polygel nail kit. What is polygel, though? Simply put, it's a gel formula that comes in a toothpaste-like tube to deposit color on to your nails. It has the durability of an acrylic nail with all the control you have in a regular nail polish.
You may be nervous about trying out a new nail trend at home, and if that's the case, you're not alone! That's where dermatologist Dr. Hadley King, MD comes in. She provided expert tips on how you can find a good quality polygel nail kit that's safe and won't ruin your nails.
See below for nine expert-approved polygel kits for you to try at home.
This is the bestselling polygel nail kit on Amazon, and it's no secret why. It comes with eight different color options and includes everything you'll need from an LED lamp to glitter options, a base coat, top coat, and tons more.
If bold colors aren't your thing, this neutral-toned polygel kit from Gellen is perfect for you. It also comes with tips so you can choose to add length to your nails if you prefer. This kit doesn't come with an LED light, so you'll have to get yours separately.
Whether you're a polygel beginner or just don't want an expansive set, this no-frills kit from Gelish is a great option. It has everything you need to get started, including a mini, travel-friendly LED lamp.
Pink is one of the most popular, well-loved nail colors, so if you're a fan, this set is a great cost-saving option you can do at home in your pajamas. Want some bling? It also comes with four glitter options and some rhinestones.
This perfectionist-friendly polygel kit has tons of tools to help you prep your nails before doing your at-home mani. It has a nail file, buffer, cutter, tweezer, cuticle brush (though, as King said, you don't want to take them off completely!), dust brush pen, and cuticle oil to help keep your nail bed nourished and moisturized.
If you love to do nail art, you will love this polygel kit that has tons of options to help you get creative. It includes butterfly stickers, sequins, glitter, and rhinestones for tons of options to help you get creative.
This set has great value—it comes with an LED lamp, tons of manicure tools, and remover wipes at a budget-friendly price. Each of the three kit options comes with six neutral and glittery colors you can have fun mixing and matching with.
While most polygel kits only come with six color options, this one has 14! The shades range from grey to blue to purple and include three glitter options. If you plan on hosting a mani party for your friends sometime soon, this is the kit for you.
Beginners will appreciate this polygel nail set thanks to its 10 translucent shades. But, that's not all. It also comes with 24 types of glitter for when you want an extra glam look.
Emily Shiffer has worked as a writer for over 10 years, covering everything from health and wellness to entertainment and celebrities. She previously was on staff at SUCCESS, Men's Health, and Prevention magazines. Her freelance writing has been featured in Women's Health, Runner's World, PEOPLE, and more. Emily is a graduate of Northwestern University, where she majored in magazine journalism at the Medill School of Journalism and minored in musicology. Currently residing in Charleston, South Carolina, Emily enjoys instructing barre, surfing, and long walks on the beach with her miniature Dachshund, Gertrude.
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