Do-it-yourself gel nail manicures
I love gel nails for vacations. No chips, lasting shine and lasting color. Actually, I’ve only had one kind of gel manicure — CND’s Shellac. I have good nails so Shellac is not something I indulge in regularly.
Shellac has been available for about 18 months, so it was just a matter of time before similar products would be available over-the-counter. Well, they’re here. I noticed two different brands at Ulta.
The Red Carpet Manicure starter kit , at right, contains everything needed for a do-it-yourself gel manicure, including the portable LED light. The cost: $59.99. The company says the manicure will last up to three weeks.
Products also are sold individually. Pick from 36 nail polish colors.
Another product is Nutra Nail Gel Perfect UV-Free Gel-Color. It’s described as a hydbrid gel color that applies like a polish, protects nails with strength and shine, and doesn’t require curing from a UV light.
It costs $11.99 and is available in 12 colors.
Gel manicures cost anywhere from $25 to $40, depending on the salon, so if these products really work, a woman can save a lot of money.
Has anyone tried either of these do-it-yourself products? Share.
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