Incredible Nail Gift Sets for Your Hard-to-Shop for Loved Ones

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The holidays are fast approaching, offering an opportune time to treat your loved ones (and yourself) to a salon-worthy manicure courtesy of these easy-to-use nail gift sets. But where exactly should you begin your hunt for the elusive perfect option? To help simplify your nail shopping experience, our beauty editor, Nicole Saunders, researched through reader-favorite retailers, like Amazon and Ulta, for top-rated classics and exciting new holiday drops. As a result, she found 22 impressive nail gift sets worth adding to your cart, and more than half of these selections cost $30 or less.

With so many long-lasting gel nail kits and dip powder options out there, they'll be grateful you helped keep them away from the salon for months on end. Whether they go strictly nude with their polishes, have a taste for classic reds, or even prefer a French tip, there's a nail gift set out there that's just waiting to get into (and onto) their hands.

Jewel Be Bold Holiday Collection

Kicking off this list is our best overall pick from OPI, a brand I've been wearing since the late 2000s, so I am very confident in their quality, especially for the price!

Sure, $56 sounds like a lot of money, but you're getting a steal with this nail gift set, which includes 25 full-sized winter-inspired nail polishes. Each varnish costs under $2.50 a pop versus more than $10 when you purchase them individually.

There is a plethora of fun, party-ready shades available, such as Confetti Ready, a clear polish with flecks of blue, green, and purple glitter. She can also choose from vibrant reds, moody purples, and attention-grabbing pinks to match all of her holiday outfits.

Nail Art Brushes Set

To create more intricate designs, you're going to need the right tools for precision — that's when you whip out this five-piece set of easy-to-use dotting tools.

Simply pop some nail polish on a blank color palette, dip your dotter tool of choice, and get ready to turn your nails into a manicured canvas.

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Paint Power Couple in Like Desire + Like Dreams

Fans of more classic colors will be over the moon when they open up this polish duo, featuring an ultra-pigmented coral cherry and soft milky lilac hue curated by Manhattan-based nail brand Paintbox. These nail lacquers boast a 10-free formula, meaning they don’t contain the 10 common toxic ingredients that you may encounter in other polishes.

Dipping Nail Starter Kit

This DIY dip powder kit is every nail salon's worst nightmare. Your lady will love the ease of its no-polish application, plus its long-lasting durability that provides up to 6 weeks of chip-free wear.

And don't worry: Removal is super simple and a low commitment — she'll soak her nails for 15 minutes and use a cotton ball to take off the polish.

x Barbie Limited Edition Collection

Looking for a smaller nail gift set that's budget-friendly and works as a fantastic stocking stuffer? I got you! Surprise them with this gorgeous Barbie-inspired duo in the shades Hi Barbie!, a hot pink with a glossy crème finish, and Best Day Ever, a light pink with refined multicolor glitter.

3-D Nail Art Pens Set

Graphic nails are trending, but getting them done at the salon is an additional expense, and your loved one can do better at home. Kalolary curated 12 nail polish pens that allow your giftee to switch up their otherwise demure manicure. Thanks to a refined tip, it's easier to draw custom motifs, such as flowers, polka dots, and abstract prints.

All Hail Salon Dip Color System All-in-One Starter Kit

This five-piece gift set is ideal for someone always running late, no matter how early they get ready to go out. They'll get all the essentials to achieve popular dip powder nails without wasting time under pricey UV lights. Kiss promises their mani will last at least two weeks.

Gel Couture Nail Polish + Top Coat Kit

DIYing a gel manicure doesn't have to be complicated. This two-step system is ideal for anyone who wants a chip-resistant manicure without several steps or the time suck of waiting for their nails to dry.

Available in three colors, including the gorgeous ruby red featured, all your giftee needs to do is add two layers of Rock the Runway gel nail polish and layer the included top coat and voila — after a few minutes their mani is dry and set for up to two weeks.

Apple Glaze 3 Piece Mini Nail Set

The best way to introduce someone to fun, new shades outside of their usual manicure color palette is by gifting them mini versions of nail polish. They'll get to experience

a plethora of colors without the commitment of full-sized bottles, and it's easier on your wallet. A total win-win if you ask me.

Ulta's in-house brand created a trio of apple-inspired polishes — and at just $12 a set, you can gift and keep one for a seasonal manicure.

The shades featured include Red Delicious, a berry red cream; Apple-y Ever After, a bright pink cream; and Slice of Pie, a light pink nude cream. These shades can be worn separately or together, such as reverse French tips.

Nail Repair Kit

Do you know someone whose weakened nails could use some TLC? Nail Tek's three-step system can help reinforce split, cracked, and torn nails. The quick and easy-to-apply products also help strengthen weak and brittle nails and tips. The set includes a brush-on gel resin, nail filler powder, a mini nail file, and a buffer to smooth and shape the nails.

Nail Dip Powder Starter Kit

One of the best dip powder nail kits around, Azure’s gift set includes everything you need to create attention-grabbing nails this holiday season, including nail tools and an array of polishes: Think demure pink and white for a French manicure, neturals like taupe and nude, and glittery gold and peach.

OPI Holiday Celebration Collection

Sure, $70 sounds like a lot of money, but you're getting 25 full-sized winter-inspired nail polishes. Each varnish costs under $3 a pop versus more than $10 when your purchase them individually.

There is a plethora of fun, party-ready shades available, such as Confetti Ready, a clear polish with flecks of blue, green, and purple glitter. She can also choose from vibrant reds, moody purples, and attention-grabbing pinks to match all of her holiday outfits.

Poly Extension Gel Nail Kit

You can gift your favorite beauty lover this at-home pro kit that includes everything they need (and more) for simple gel nails at-home. This impressive gift set features six gel nail polishes, nail primer, gel base coat, gel top coat, cuticle oil, glitter, decals, and an accessories kit.

MET Mini Polish Set

Sparkle and shine like a starry winter night with this interesting collab between jewelry brand J. Hannah and The Metropolitan Museum of Art's “About Time” exhibit.

Inspired by the exhibit's focus on the timeless seams of fashion's history, this five-piece polish set includes only the most glitter-filled shades to choose from — plus the brand's signature pearl-hued polish, Akoya.

Tips and Toes Kit Gift Set

This kit from Burts Bess contains everything you need to quench dry, thirsty cuticles and calluses, including their Honey & Grapeseed Oil Hand Cream, Coconut Foot Cream, Lemon Butter Cuticle Cream, Almond & Milk Hand Cream, Hand Salve, and Pomegranate Lip Balm.

Manicure Set

A full DIY mani requires much more than just nail polish — think about all of the buffing, nipping, pushing, and filing that needs to be done!

Well, you'll have everything you need and then some, thanks to this handy manicure tool kit that includes 18 products, including nail clippers, callous removers, and cuticle clippers, to clean up your nail beds with ease.

Very Berry Nail Polish Set

This collection of reds is a must-have for any mani maven. The essential polish set includes six berry-inspired shades to satisfy her sweetest cravings all holiday season long. Plus, the nontoxic nail polishes have a 10-free formula, meaning they don't contain pesky ingredients in regular nail polish, such as formaldehyde and toluene.

Gel Manicure Kit

Gel nail polishes can seem intimidating to DIY, but this kit gives you the perfect mini-sized shades and tools to create the look in seconds. It comes with a one-step gel nail polish that only requires 2 minutes of your time under the included UV lamp.

Meet the Pedi System

Don't leave all the attention to your fingers — take care of your toes, too! This kit has everything you need to pamper your little piggies, and comes with a variety of tools, ranging from a foot file and cuticle pusher, to up to six fantastic polishes.

ZOYA Nail Polish, Santa Baby Lips & Tis Quad, 1 fl. oz.

Nude Nail Collection

Most nudes aren’t universally flattering, but Mented Cosmetics, a buzzy Black women-owned brand, created a nail gift set that caters to all complexions. For just $15, this trio of pink and neutral polishes is the perfect stocking stuffer this holiday season.

Nail Recovery System

Healthy nails are the foundation for a good manicure, and Dermelect’s kit includes a few must-have pieces to help strengthen and nourish your nails. Beyond the nail and cuticle treatment, nail strengthener, and nail thickener, the set includes a ridge filler that is especially handy between your standing acrylic appointments.

All The Heart Eyes Nail Polish Set

Full-size nail polish brushes are likely too large for small kids, but that’s not the case with Piggy Paint’s gift-worthy set. Each kit includes three colorful nail polishes plus decal stickers featuring hearts, flowers, fruit, and more. Notably, this nail gift set earned the Target Clean seal of approval, meaning the product is free of all ingredients the retailer considers questionable.

Naked In Neon Nail Polish set

Nudes, French tips, and even classic reds can sometimes feel a little boring. So, if you're in the mood for something eclectic, add this quad set of neon nail polishes to your at-home manicure arsenal. It comes with three bright, vibrant neons to spice up your usual mani, plus an extra nude to get experimental with.

Lips & Tips Quad Nail Polish

Satisfy your love of lipstick and nail polish with this genius gift set from Zoya. Every nail gift set comes with three classic varnishes (can we just with that sparkly mauve?) and a matching mauve lipstick. Prepare to get hella compliments on your coordinated look.

Nail Art Set

As much as we'd love to create all of the intricate nail designs that we see all over Instagram, our shaky hands could never. So, for those who can’t, simply cheat with these easy nail art stickers. This three-sheet pack comes with letters, mini graphics, numbers, and more to upgrade your at-home manicure in seconds.

Naked Manicure Hydrate & Heal Kit

The struggle of dry, stripped hands is real, so keep your hands moisturized after washing and hand sanitizing with this naked nail kit. Not only does it come with the perfect nude shade, but it also includes a base and top coat, hydrating hand and body serum, and lotion to keep your hands soft and hydrated.

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Gel Polish Starter Kit

She'll wonder why she spent all those years going to the salon for a gel mani when it was so easy to DIY at home! Clear, guided directions will ensure that the end result always turns out just as expected, so even beginners can feel confident about the process.

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