We're in a time of DIY beauty treatments. Whether it be our nails or our hair, now more than ever we're learning how to perfect the services we usually enlist others to perform. One of those services is our manicures, which we admit can be a little hard to do ourselves. However, unlike hair color, manicures are an easy case of trial and error and don't have to result in permanent damage.
So ahead, check out 10 products you'll need to create a salon-level manicure that won't break the bank.
Nails Inc. Nailkale - Superfood Base Coat ($15, Sephora)
Before your manicure, it's essential to make sure your hands are strong. This Nailkale Superfood Base Coat is a powerful nail treatment filled with keratin to ensure that nails strengthen over time.
L'Occitane Shea Nail And Cuticle Oil ($20, Sephora)
We can't neglect our cuticles, and this oil makes sure that we soften and strengthen them. The formula is enriched with 30 percent shea oil. Simply apply with the brush applicator for easy and clean application to give your flawless manicure a longer life.
Hum Nutrition Killer Nails Supplements ($20, Sephora)
Say goodbye to brittle nails with this incredible vitamin formula. The high-potency blend, with water-soluble biotin, promotes cell growth and the production and metabolism of fat into amino acids, making nails stronger than ever.
Tweezerman Ultra Precision Cuticle Nipper ($35, Sephora)
A true manicure snips away the skin that's not needed. These sophisticated nippers ensure that you won't compromise the skin or cut away too close.
OPI Top Coat ($11, Sally Beauty)
Once painting is done, it's important to make sure that you seal in the color with a wonderful top coat. This one from OPI can make polish last for weeks.
Orly Bonder Basecoat ($8, Sally Beauty)
This base coat grips nail lacquer to the nail surface for a lasting hold. This unique formula delivers cutting-edge resin technology to improve lacquer wearability. Your manicure will last longer than ever.
Kiss Masterpiece False Nails - Everytime I Slay ($11, Target)
If painting your own nails isn't particularly your thing, then try out press-ons. They have premade designs, add length, and serve as the perfect coverage for nail growth.
Orly No Bite Nail Bite Deterrant ($9, Target)
If you bite your nails, there's a solution for that too. This Orly formula prevents you from biting your nails with a poorly tasting blend that deters you from biting away at your nail beds.
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Star Nail Sani-Block ($1, Sally Beauty)
Once your nails have been properly shaped and your cuticles clipped away, it's time to smooth out the surface of your nails. This easy-to-use buffer will ensure a perfect base for your polishes.
Beauty Secrets Nail Polish Corrector Pen ($3, Sally Beauty)
To ensure that your polish is in place — because it's not always so easy — use this corrector pen to fix anything that's out of place. A quick sweep around the cuticle will remove any displaced color.
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