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Frequenting nail salons to achieve professional looking nails every week is a thing of the past. Nowadays you can use advanced at-home products to create durable, Instagram-ready manicures. The trick is using seven strategic tools to combat many of the frustration that come with at-home nail applications; every DIYs has experienced streaks and early chipping. These eight nail product innovations help you transition from amateur hand-painting to professional looking nails without leaving your home.
1. Sally Hansen Instant Cuticle Remover
This cult-favorite gel makes nail prep fast and easy. In just 15 seconds, this gel replaces traditional metal cuticle nippers or shell acrylic cuticle prep that can damage delicate skin. This gel penetrates, softens, and dissolves dead cuticles in one step. This step leaves you with a clean nail bed that allows for better adhesion of polish; no more cuticle raggedness ruining your polished look!
2. OPI Natural Nail Base Coat
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The key to every perfect manicure, this ridge-filling base coat has created the perfect canvas for polish application. This protein-enriched base coat not only prevents staining from dark colors, but helps strengthen nails over time as well. You will see far fewer chips and improved longevity with all of your polishes as a result of this important first step.
3. Olive & June Polish in "CCT"
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Say goodbye to uneven, streaky color with these ultra-pigmented polishes. You will see continuous use when you discover the convenience of the innovative wide brush that naturally curves around your nail for a fool-proof application. The nail lacquer's self-leveling formula provides full coverage with just one coat. CCT offers a universally flattering nude so you will feel like every time you apply it looks professionally done.
4. Essie Gel Couture Top Coat
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This extraordinary top coat provides gel-like shine and durability without UV lamps or intense removal. It dries to a super hard finish in minutes and will lock in your color for up to 10 days of chip resistant wear. You won't have to worry about your high-gloss result dulling or yellowing -- it will remain brilliantly shiny until you decide to remove it.
5. Twinkled T Clean-Up Brush
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The ultimate tool for nail professionals everywhere, this precision brush fixes mistakes using salon accuracy. With its ultra-fine bristles dipped in acetone, it will not only crisp clean the edges and make the perfect cuticle line, but it will also elevate your manicure from "that was homemade" to "did you get that done at the salon?".
6. CND SolarOil Cuticle Oil
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Having healthy nails starts with hydrated cuticles. This fast-absorbing, nourishing blend of vitamin E and jojoba oil nourishes the nail bed without the greasy after-feel. Applying this cuticle oil consistently can prevent hangnails and peeling; in turn maximizing longevity of your manicure and having your manicure look fresh,'No Doubt,' longer. This is the finishing touch that makes all the difference.
7. Dazzle Dry Non-Toxic Nail System
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If you prefer to have the durability of a gel mani/pedi without the damage to your nails, this innovative gel nail system provides you with 14+ days of wear with easy removal. The complete system includes everything you need for a perfect application; The complete kit dries completely in just 5 minutes. This system is free from harsh chemicals and it is a less harmful choice and still performs like a salon product.
8. Nail Tek Hydration Therapy
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Weak, brittle nails never had a chance. This intense treatment has it all - it serves as a base coat that fills in ridges. It is formulated with a blend of strengthening keratin and moisturizing oils, to repair damage to the nail bed. The long-term effectiveness of the treatment improves resilience and the application of color is smoother for a professional result.
Your At-Home Manicure Essentials Checklist
In order to consistently achieve perfect results, be sure to address these categories:
- Prep: Quality cuticle care & nail prep
- Prime: A smooth and strengthening base coat
- Color: Highly pigmented, easy-apply polish
- Seal: Long-wearing, quick-dry top coat
- Perfect: Accurate clean-up tools
- Nourish: Daily cuticle treatment
- Repair: Nail strengtheners
Using these thoughtfully chosen products, the manicures you do at home will easily compete with those done in a salon. Each item addresses a specific issue related to application or wear, while combined they result in looks that truly appear to have been done by a professional. The best part is now you can achieve this perfection, while on your schedule, without appointments or salon price tag.
