Chipped nail polish is like the buttered toast that you drop on your blouse in the morning, or the stockings that get a huge ladder on the train – really bloody annoying!
If you want a nail polish job that looks good and lasts but don’t have the money to get them done professionally (and are sick of watching Michael Jackson concert reruns at the cheapo nail bar), we hear ya. Which is why it might be time to consider DIY gels.
Don’t worry; you wont have to add an extension to your house, invest in massaging reclining chairs or sterilisation equipment – these starter kits are compact, complete and won’t leave your house looking a nail polish expo blew though your living room. What they will do is help you achieve chip-free nails – and which girl doesn’t want that?
Here are a few more reasons why we think you’ll love DIY gel nails…
REASON #1 You’ll save money
Getting gel nail polish regularly applied and removed in salon could cost you around $1,000 each year. Compare this with an outlay of approximately $100 for a DIY gel kit and the difference is staggering (just think of all the other beauty products you could buy with the extra $900!)
REASON #2 You can do it whenever you like
The beauty of a DIY gel kit is that you’ll never have to wait for an appointment. You can also sit in the comfort of your living room and watch your favourite TV shows, wear your pyjamas (or no pants at all!), or even put on a face mask and simply chill out as they set.
REASON #3 It won’t look like a dodgy DIY job
Are you picturing a clumpy, bubbly DIY disaster that will chip and smudge within the hour? Think again. The UV lamp (included in most starter kits) fortifies the nail polish, helping to strengthen both the polish and your nails against chips, smudging and fading, giving you a long-lasting manicure.
3 DIY gel nail kits to get you started:
2. Opallac At-Home Starter Kit (stockist: priceline.com.au, $99)
Have you ever tried gel nails? Do you prefer going to the salon or doing it yourself?
