Getting a salon gel manicure is a treat I reserve for holidays and weddings; I love the thick luscious gel shine look and the fact that they can last 2 weeks or more with no unsightly chipping! If only I could have gorgeous looking nails all the time, it's such a confidence booster!
At the moment I tend to leave my nails bare because if I paint them myself, I just know they'll chip – and with a curious-crawling-into everything 9 month old baby, I won't get around to removing it, and let's face it, that's not a good look!
Now that my SMP has stopped (aaaah!) I have to watch the pennies even more and spend wisely. As salons charge at least £20 a time, I thought that the Red Carpet Manicure kit (including LED light) could be my next investment. After all, after just 5 sets of nails, this would work out cheaper than going to the salon and I wouldn't even have to leave the comfort of my sofa.
I was surprised how compact the box was, (no bigger than two packs of baby wipes) the LED light machine is similar in size and shape to a large stapler, it's sleek and light too so don't worry about storage. The instructions were pretty easy to follow (even when distracted by the tv!) and after a couple of easy priming techniques, you basically paint a thin layer of varnish onto your nails and cure it under the LED light for 2 mins, repeating with a second coat and a top coat. Despite having my cat in the way sitting on my lap the whole time, an hour later I am the proud owner of professional looking, purple sparkly nails!
Their removal kit comes complete with perfect sized foil pieces and foam squares making it quick and easy to remove – which is just what I need as I have been known in the past to pick the gel off and ruin my natural nails!
This is a great product for any mums that don't have time to go to the salon and in the long run it works out cheaper too.
I chose the gorgeous purple 'Sweet Decadence' glitter varnish – equally perfect for a night out, or like me, a trip to Tesco feeling fabulous!
Gel polish starter kit (inc LED light) £89.95
Red Carpet Manicure After Party Exclusives Collection £12.95 each, 6 glittery shades to choose from.
