The 10 Best At-Home Gel Nail Kits of 2022

One of Russell's personal favorites, this kit promises two full weeks of chip-free wear. It comes with everything you could need to ensure a long-lasting mani: Dehydrator, cleansing wipes, base coat, top coat, color, and a UV lamp. 

If press-on nails make you very, very afraid, it's time to conquer your fears with this easy, and supremely cute, option. Submit a few quick snaps of your nail beds and a few days later, custom stick-on gels arrive in the mail. A word to the wise: The process is quicker than any of the paint-on options, but that doesn't mean taking your time isn't still highly advisable.

This effective little set contains all you need—read: no extra junk—for a solid, shiny manicure in about a minute and a half of curing time. What's great is that when you tire of the neutral pink that comes with, you can re-up with a simple trip to any ol' drugstore (no special orders required).

This kit is as adorable as it is effective: it's shaped like a macaroon, for God's sake. Simply clean the nails with acetone, and then use the LED lamp to cure the gel polish in between coats for up to 10 days of wear. And it has a USB cord, so you can plug it into your laptop during a WFH lunch break...or just about anywhere.

What looks like an awful lot of bells and whistles is actually a complete and effective collection of everything you need to groom, prepare, and polish your nails. Don't believe us? 2,800 Amazon reviews can give you a more thorough endorsement. (Also, the UV light folds down for flat, convenient storage.)

Are you the gal who was fine to spend upwards of two hours in the salon having an artist do an install on your nail beds? Color Camp are the gel nails for you. After doing an at-home try-on to make sure the pieces fit, you'll receive a completely custom lineup truly as good as an in-salon set. Extra points awarded for the wide range of ever-changing styles. Just like real gels, these need to be removed with an acetone soak—not the intermittent picking method favored by many.

Not only does the kit come fully stocked with everything you need for 40 (!) manicures—which is about two years of great nails, according to our calculations—but it's also equipped with one of the stronger LED lamps out there, meaning quicker wait-times and a sturdier finish than most.

This kit promises a whopping 21 days of wear from its salon quality polish. Layer the base, color, and top coats in thin layers for a no-chip treatment.

Chaun Legend, aka the man behind Kylie Jenner and Khloé Kardashian's nails, whipped up a special-edition gel mani kit with Apres. Unlike other gel polishes, this kit comes with pre-shaped coffin nails that get attached to your your natural nail.

Whether you're embarking on a long vacation and want to toss a kit in your carry-on or are on the hunt for a gel set that won't take up counter space, this Orly option is the way to go. The mini lamp is compact—but it's still powerful. Because of the small size though, you'll want to let your nails sit under the lamp for a full minute.