Shiny Gel Nail Polishes For a Salon-Level Manicure at Home

Gel manicures are definitely the gold standard if you’re looking for a longer-lasting and chip-resistant mani that will maintain its shine-heavy glossy look for two (sometimes three, if you’re lucky) weeks post-salon visit. While they’re worth the money for some, regular gel manicures are not the most affordable beauty habit to take on, nor is it easy to do your self at home—-or is it?

Most gel manicures require a UV light to cure the gel polish and ensure you get the full wear time from the application. And while you can invest in your own UV light to get the look at home, these devices aren’t exactly foolproof to master. And, just like...

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