POV: You’ve been getting the same salon manicure every few weeks since freshman year of college and it’s getting mad pricey. Well, it doesn’t have to be that way—dip powder nails are long-lasting, inexpensive, and toootally DIY-able at home.

A dip powder nail kit contains everything you’ll need to give yourself an easy at-home manicure. “A good kit should include a bonder, bass, activator, cuticle oil, brush cleaner, and colored dip powder in addition to an instruction manual,” says salon owner and manicurist Syreeta Aaron.

Peep a few of the best expert-recommended dip nail kits, below:

Dip manicures are different from regular polish, gel polish, press-ons, and more for a lot of reasons, but mostly because of how the actual application works, says salon owner and manicurist Anastasia Totty. You're not having to find a press-on nail that'll fit your exact nail size, and rather than using a brush as you would with a polish, you're literally just dipping your nail in powder, as the name would suggest. Plus, Aaron says that using dip powder is super easy. The powder sets and then dries instantly, and the manicure lasts longer than regular nail polish.

See below for the best salon-quality dip powder nail kits recommended by experts, below:

SNS Nails

amazon.com

$59.99

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This kit, loved by Aaron, is perfect for beginners because of the detailed instruction manual it comes with. It also includes a gel base, bond, dry sealer, gel top coat, and sheer dipping powder. Reviewers love how high-quality the products are and how easy they are to use.

AZUREBEAUTY

amazon.com

$35.99

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For all you pink manicure devotees, this kit—loved by thousands of five-star reviewers—is for you. It has 20 different shades, most of which are variations of pink. But, you'll also get some nudes, grays, and glittering shades of red for when you feel like mixing things up.

Nailboo

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$29.99

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A classic red mani never goes out of style, and people are huge fans of professional-grade brand Nailboo. If you want a small, no-frills kit with one color, this one's a great option. It includes everything you need, and nothing more—a base coat, top coat, activator, build powder, color powder, and shaping tools.

LeChat

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$83.29

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The LeChat kit comes at the recommendation of Aaron and Totty. This specific kit includes three nude shades for a classic French mani, but the brand offers over 180 different color options you can swap out whenever you want to switch things up.

Dipwell

dipwell.co

$54.97

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People love the quality and ease of using this brand. Every kit comes with five different colors, but this particular kit is a fan favorite because it's all about glitter. The sparkling shades are gorgeous, but Dipwell also offers tons of other fun color collections like neon, pastel, and even one that'll glow in the dark.

REDNEE

amazon.com

$39.99

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This kit has 30 colors, giving you the most bang for your buck if you live by the life motto that variety is the spice of life. With hundreds of five-star reviews, dip powder beginners are huge fans of how easy this affordable kit is to use.

Kiara Sky

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$94.98

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Kiara Sky's dip powder starter kit is super high-quality, and Aaron's a fan of it, too. It's pricey, but if you really want a salon-level manicure at home, this is your best bet. It makes a great gift to the resident nail artist in your life.

SAVILAND

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$23.75

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Packed with 20 fun, bright colors, this kit practically screams "beach vaca." With thousands of five-star reviews on Amazon, people love the bang you get for your buck here. For just $50, it's surprisingly high-quality.

modelones

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$19.99

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ICYMI, jelly nails are so trendy right now. This kit from Modelones will give your nails that super high-gloss finish that everyone's after right now in six chic nude shades.