A manicure kit can be a great way to start doing your own nails at home. However, buying things separately may make more sense if you want the basics.
What Comes in a Manicure Kit?
A manicure kit may include:
- Nail clippers
- Nail scissors
- A nail file
- A cuticle pusher
- Tweezers
- A small case
Why Choose a Manicure Kit?
A manicure kit can be great if you don’t own any nail tools already.
- Everything comes together in one place.
- It usually includes a storage case.
- It’s easy to keep in a travel bag or a drawer.
- It may be cheaper than buying everything separately.
Downsides of Manicure Kits
Manicure kits are not perfect and may not be for everyone. They may not be the best choice if you won’t use a lot of the contents!
Possible downsides include:
- The tool quality can vary
- Some tools may be too sharp or unnecessary
- You may need to buy a better nail file or buffer than the one that comes in the kit
Why Buy Nail Tools Separately?
Buying your tools separately allows you to buy only exactly what you need.
This can be good if you want:
- A better nail file
- A gentle buffer
- Orange sticks
- Cuticle oil
What Should Beginners Buy First?
A simple manual set up could include:
- Nail clippers
- A nail file or emery board
- A gentle buffer block
- Orange sticks
- Cuticle oil
- A base coat
- A top coat
Which Is Better?
Choose a manicure kit if:
- You currently own no tools
- You want a quick, simple, ‘all-in-one’ solution
- You want a case included
- You need a travel friendly option
Buying separate tools may be better for you if:
- You already own some tools
- You want better quality basics
- You only want tools you will definitely use