7 Best At-Home Gel Nail Kits of 2022

This Red Carpet Manicure gel manicure kit is lauded for how professional it looks. Not only does the polish in this kit stay on nails, it’s also fast and easy to apply. “The detailed instructions are very helpful and the products that come in the kit are easy to use and seem to be good quality,” a reviewer reported. “I’ve done two manicures now and they’ve lasted me a whole two weeks (and could have lasted longer).” This kit also comes with remover and foil wraps to take off your manicure, completing the pro effect.

Kit contains: LED light, nail primer, base coat, top coat, cuticle oil, pre and post application cleanser, gel polish remover, one gel nail color, foil remover wraps, nail wipes, wood pushers, cuticle stick buffing strips, nail file

Gellen’s gel nail kit is straightforward and leads to shiny, solid color. Reviewers say it doesn’t chip at all and is easy to apply. For the price, this gel nail kit is hard to beat — you get six colors, a top coat and a base coat, a UV light, and tools to help your manicure go smoothly. “I’d recommend this product for all that you get for a low price,” said one reviewer.

Kit contains: Lamp, base coat, glossy top coat, matte top coat, six gel nail polishes, nail file, nail brush, buffer, nail sticker, cuticle fork, dotting pen, cuticle pusher, cuticle oil, nail/toe separators, nail cleanser pads, nail remover pads, striping tape, nail stickers, nail art rhinestones

If you want a little something extra with your gel manicure, this Vishine kit is for you. Not only does it include six gel nail polish colors, but it also comes with tools that will help you feel extra pampered. Reviewers love how much they get in this kit for around the price of one gel manicure in a salon.

Kit contains: Base coat, top coat, six gel polishes, LED lamp, 13 nail tools (including for nail art)

The beloved nail polish brand Sally Hansen also makes a gel kit. It takes just three steps to a finished gel manicure, and the LED light that comes with it helps cut drying time. “The LED light was super convenient, even though I was hesitant about getting a smaller lamp,” one reviewer notes. “It’s the perfect size.”

Kit contains: Cleanser pads, base coat, one gel nail polish color, top coat, LED light, gel polish remover, cuticle stick, buffer, alcohol cleaning pad

Good for both beginners and experienced nail pros, this gel nail kit from Makartt has everything you need to create long, luxe nail extensions no matter what your nail shape is. Keep it simple and neutral or add some fun nail art—the choice is up to you. Reviewers suggest using an actual color (not clear) the first time you use the kit to get the hang of it. The best part: Your manicure can last a month — or even longer.

Kit contains: Base coat, top coat, six gel nail polishes, dual-ended nail brush and spatula, 60 nail forms for extensions, nail file

If your nails are weak, split, cracked or broken, Morovan’s set could be a great option for you. The hard gel — which comes in three neutral colors — creates a strengthening barrier for any type of damaged nails. Plus, it’s easy for gel newbies. “I’m a beginner and this product was easy to manage and apply to the natural nail,” one reviewer shared. “It also helped strengthen my nails and not leaving them peeling.”

Kit contains: Base coat, top coat, three gel nail polish colors, nail file, nail forms, gel nail brush

With five gel nail polish colors to choose from, this mini kit has everything you need to get started. Instead of a UV light, this one comes with an LED light (to cure nails faster and without UV damage!), but the polishes will still cure under UV lights. Reviewers say the LED light is a bit small, so you may need to dry your thumbs separately.

Kit contains: LED light, base coat, top coat, five gel nail polish colors, nail treatment, cuticle oil, nail surface cleanser, artificial nail remover