Bluesky Gel Nail Polish Starter Kit, Gel Nail Kit with 24W UV LED Lamp Nail Dryer, 3 x 10ml Gel Nail Polishes, Cleanser Wipes, Top and Base Coat, Nail File and Buffer [AMAZON EXCLUSIVE]

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This faff-free kit was a breeze to set up and use, with all testers giving the LED lamp an all-round thumbs-up, making it a great option for beginners. It may be the most expensive part of making the transition to at-home nails, but you won’t get far without a lamp to set the gel.

Unless you're using a No-Wipe Top Coat, take a Bluesky Cleanser Wipe and remove the sticky layer from the top coats surface. The CND LED lamp is always a reliable pick, but there are some great pocket-friendly alternatives that do the job just as well. Unfortunately, the kit lost another point from me because within days of use, the polish always peels. I don’t think I’ll ever go back to standard acetone again, as the gels just peeled off without need a tool to remove it.

I don't think any at-home gel kit can compare to the manicure that a professional nail tech can do, but this is the next best thing. EASY REMOVAL: Safe and easily remove Gum Gel Poly Gel with our Bluesky gel polish remover products or acetone.

You can pick colour combos from Fall Harvest (rich maroons and oranges) to Manhattan (grown-up neutrals). They unanimously agreed that their nails stayed shiny throughout the trial period, with no peeling or chipping for eight days despite the gel’s thick texture. The primer creates a sticky, 2-sided tape-like finish on the nail, which the gel polish will adhere to.

The application process was quick, but most of the panel felt they needed longer than the claimed 15-second cure, taking 10-20 minutes to finish both hands. With this all-in-one kit, you can embrace the art of a professional-grade manicure and experience the joy of beautifully polished nails that last for weeks. The compatible gel polishes use up to 84% bio-sourced ingredients and can be removed in the same way as traditional nail polish.

Hearst UK is the trading name of the National Magazine Company Ltd, 30 Panton Street, Leicester Square, London, SW1Y 4AJ. If I'm honest, I was sceptical about this compact and cute device when I first opened it, thinking it would be a complete faff to use and that I would give up and head to my normal nail salon the same day. There are so many different gel polish brands on the market, but Mylee is a brand that really stands out to me. Removal took longer than hoped, but nearly all testers thought their nails looked healthy afterwards. AVOID FROM KEEPING THE POT IN THE DIRECT SUNLIGHT OR KEEPING THE POT IN EXTREME EXPOSURE TO LED OR UV LIGHT.Introducing Bluesky gel nail polish, a gel polish you can use at home that lasts as long as any Shellac I’ve had done in the salon! Still, our testers were left with smooth and shiny nails that stayed looking tip-top for five days, and those who tried removing the polish found it easy enough. It worked well and did give a good finish, but it just wasn’t as hard wearing or solid as my usual salon Shellac or OPI nails. Any dead skin will appear white as you push back, which can carefully be removed by a cuticle nipper.

Testers loved the range of shades — ‘Requiem for a Pink’ for a hot fuchsia finish, ‘Soft Touch’ for something more muted, ‘Pastel Chic’ for a baby pink, and ‘Diva’ for a deep red — which had them covered whatever mood or palette they preferred. The good news is that this chicer-than-most kit comes with three totally classic nail shades: a pretty pink for everyday, a true black for when you are feeling vampy, and a perfect pillarbox red. If traditional nail polishes aren’t cutting it anymore, it may be time to invest in an at-home gel nail kit: the next best thing to an in-salon treatment, at much less cost.LED AND UV NAIL LAMP: Our Nail Lamp cures gel polish in as little as 60 seconds and includes 2 timer settings and a lead with a UK wall plug.