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Here's Everything You Need for a Luxe At-Home Manicure

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By Courtney Thompson

Back in the day, going to the salon to get a manicure was a total treat, something I looked forward to and considered the ultimate way to pamper myself. But today? Well, getting my nails done has become something of a chore. There’s usually a wait, I have trouble sitting still, and I’ve smudged or chipped a nail before I’ve even pulled out of the parking lot. Also, now I have kids, so I am usually paying someone to watch them…while I get a manicure. Which is hard to justify, as I’m sure y’all can relate.

So, who’s with me when I say that it’s time for the at-home manicure to make a comeback? Gone is the stress of getting to the salon only to have 15 people waiting in front of you. And in return you can paint your nails from your own couch or kitchen table while watching Real Housewives and drinking a glass of wine. Now that sounds relaxing. I’m not the best manicurist in town, but as the old adage goes, practice makes perfect. To get us all ready for this DIY approach to nails, I’ve rounded up the best products and tools available so that you can have an arsenal of luxe supplies at your, um, fingertips.

THE NAIL CLIPPERS

Seki Edge Stainless Steel Fingernail Clipper

BUY FROM: Amazon, $15.99

THE NAIL FILE & BUFFER

Classy Lady Professional Crystal Nail Files

BUY FROM: Amazon, $10.89

THE HAND SCRUB

L’Occitane One Minute Hand Scrub

BUY FROM: Sephora, $24

THE HAND CREAM

Supergoop! Forever Young Hand Cream Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 40

BUY FROM: Sephora, $12-$38

THE BRITTLE NAIL FIXER

Nails Inc. Revive & Grow Treatment

BUY FROM: Sephora, $15

THE CUTICLE OIL

Ciaté London Marula Cuticle Oil

BUY FROM: Sephora, $19

THE CUTICLE CREAM

Deborah Lippman The Cure

BUY FROM: Spring, $24

THE CUTICLE PUSHER/CLIPPER

Tweezerman Spiral Spring Cuticle Nipper

BUY FROM: Amazon, $12.99

THE POLISH HOLDER

Tweexy The Original Wearable Nail Polish Bottle Holder

BUY FROM: Amazon, $9.99

THE TOP COAT

Context Gel Top Coat

BUY FROM: Spring, $15

THE BASE COAT

Butter London Horse Power Nail Rescue Basecoat

BUY FROM: Ulta, $18

THE MUST-HAVE POLISH

Smith & Cult Nailed Lacquer

BUY FROM: Birchbox, $18

THE AT-HOME GEL SET

Red Carpet Manicure Pro 45 Starter Kit

BUY FROM: Ulta, $79.99

THE MISTAKE CORRECTOR

Ulta Quick Touch Nail Polish Remover Pen

BUY FROM: Ulta, $4.99

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