Gel Nails

[gness]

I'd like to gel my nails at home.....does anyone have the kit for this and can point me in the right direction, please.

Thanks Gx

[roslyn251254]

We have the SensatioNail kit. Think it came with led lamp, finger soaker - off-ers, little tool for scraping off the polish after soaking & various other bits. we love it... but find we need to keep nails under the lamp longer than what it says.

[ubasses]

The Independent are reviewing some here which may help you decide.
http://www.independent.co.uk/extras/indybest/fashion-beauty/best-home-gel-nail-kits-sally-hansen-10168669.html

[roslyn251254]

on second thoughts , think we had to buy the finger soakers separately.( you can alternately use lint wipes soaked in acetone and wrap up in foil, or even just file off) We have quite a few of the bluesky polishes so I should think their kit is good too.
Acetone is available on ebay as are primer, base and top coat, lint free wipes.

[gness]

Thank you, Roslyn.....I'll look at that one as you're happy with it.

Don't mind going to the salon but I wasn't too happy with the result last time and had to have it re-done... and my nails grow so quickly it gets pricey then....x

[gness]

Thanks, both.....I'll look at those reviews this evening, Ubasses....xx

[pastafreak]

Last Christmas my DD gave a UV lamp thingy and Bluesky top and base coats. I was polite and thankful...but thought I'd never use it. Until I saw how easy it was when she did my nails for me a few months later.
Now,my nails are never without a coat or 2 of sparkly red or turquoise on them.
Mine don't last as long as I'd like...but remember I work in a kitchen and water is the enemy. I will say my nails stay perfect when I'm not working.

[pastafreak]

Ps...look at the Bluesky colours on eBay or Amazon....it's like being a kid in a sweet shop. ;-)

[hellywelly4]

I used to have mine professionally done, then one by one they started dropping off. Not a pretty sight. Something to do with my medication apparently, so now I'm just plain and boring!

[gness]

Thanks, Pasta....I had mine done three weeks ago and they are still perfect except for the gap as they grow.
I'm liking the gel much more than my regular manicure so I'll stick with it but doing it at home....
Will look at Bluesky too....sounds fun....and I can do the feet too, I guess...x

Helly...that's a shame...your nails dropped off?.......!

[jennyjoan]

without reading of your posts - my chemist had them done and they were stunning - every nail had some diamonds and colours - gorgeours. I may have a wee go this year but don't have long nails - but may get them done on the stubs I have. LOL

[gness]

They are lovely, Conne.....go on.....bling up yours...for fun!....x

[jennyjoan]

I will be in said Chemist on Friday and usual girl will be there - I will ask her where she got them. They were truly stunning. Like I couldn't work too well with them - hey ho. Let's give it a try. Not knowing anything about them I'll think I will for gel.

[pastafreak]

I keep my nails short...and the gel makes them look better. I find the long "talons" look a bit ott now.