Here's Everything You Need for a Luxe At-Home Manicure
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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
THE NAIL FILE & BUFFER
Classy Lady Professional Crystal Nail Files
THE HAND SCRUB
L’Occitane One Minute Hand Scrub
THE HAND CREAM
Supergoop! Forever Young Hand Cream Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 40
THE BRITTLE NAIL FIXER
Nails Inc. Revive & Grow Treatment
THE CUTICLE OIL
Ciaté London Marula Cuticle Oil
THE CUTICLE CREAM
Deborah Lippman The Cure
THE CUTICLE PUSHER/CLIPPER
Tweezerman Spiral Spring Cuticle Nipper
THE POLISH HOLDER
Tweexy The Original Wearable Nail Polish Bottle Holder
THE TOP COAT
Context Gel Top Coat
THE BASE COAT
Butter London Horse Power Nail Rescue Basecoat
THE MUST-HAVE POLISH
Smith & Cult Nailed Lacquer
THE AT-HOME GEL SET
Red Carpet Manicure Pro 45 Starter Kit
THE MISTAKE CORRECTOR
Ulta Quick Touch Nail Polish Remover Pen
