Orla is our Senior Beauty and Grooming Tester and has extensive knowledge of skin and hair composition thanks to her first class bachelor's degree in cosmetic science from the Universy of the Arts London. It comes with a lamp (which is also available in white), prep and removal lotions, cuticle sticks and cuticle oil, a nail file, nail buffer, lint-free wipes, a base coat, topcoat and eight gel polishes.

So I recommend taking your time and being mindful of removing any excess polish from the cuticles before curing under the lamp. If your nails are feeling weak and brittle, leave them bare for a week or so, once every couple of months. contains all the essentials you need to remove gel polish, keep your natural nails healthy and ready for your next manicure. However, there are now several gel nail kits out there for home use, which can help give you a glossy manicure at home.Make your life easier and keep your gel polish bottles, lamp and tools in one place with this stylish organiser. You can also use a bluesky cleanser wipe in place of teh cleanser and lint free squares as they are lint free and pre soaked with cleanser. The instructions highlight the importance of prep, so I tidied up my cuticles with the cuticle sticks first and swiped over the prep lotion before applying the base coat. 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. Discover the best gift ideas with Groupon: check out great deals for Black Friday, Gifts for Him, Gifts for Her, Gifts for Couples, Birthday Gifts, Gifts for Mothers and Affordable Gifts.

To ensure maximum success with an at-home kit, the most crucial thing is to keep your layers of gel thin: paint them too thickly, and they won’t set properly. For a thorough pamper session, we recommend using a liquid cuticle remover to tidy up those cuticles, like this one from Mylee. LED lamps are pricier than UV lamps, but they're much faster at curing polish, making them safer for your skin. Tried and Tested by Natalie Corner, Deputy Commercial Content Editor: "The first thing I noticed when it came to applying my chosen Poppy Red colour, was the wide brush and the consistency of the polish.Check the first nail you wrapped to make sure the polish is weakened and scrape off with an orange stick. A global gel polish brand loved by manicure enthusiasts all over the world, Bluesky offers hundreds of vegan-friendly and cruelty-free gel polish colours that set trends every season. 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. These things will take practice, so please be patient with yourself when it comes to honing your technique. After that use Bluesky's own gel polish removal wraps, which are a quick and easy way to remove the polish.