Nail polish doesn’t always last as long as you would hope. It often chips or starts peeling around the edges after only a day, or smudges as it dries.
Luckily you don’t need a huge kit to help polish last longer. A few basic products can make your home manicure last a lot longer.
- Nail Polish Remover
- Cotton Pads or Lint Free Wipes
- A Nail File or Emery Board
- A Gentle Buffer Block
- Base Coat
- Top Coat
- Quick Dry Top Coat
- Cuticle Oil or Hand cream
- A small clean up brush
What Should Beginners Buy First?
If you are a complete beginner, you can start with:
- Nail polish remover
- Cotton pads
- Nail file or emery board
- Gentle buffer block
- Base coat
- Top coat
- Cuticle oil or hand cream
- Small storage pouch or box
What Can You Skip At First?
You don’t need everything straight away.
- Salon-style kits
- Electric nail files
- Lots of specialist treatments
- Too many different top coats
- Complicated nail art tools
- Lots of polish colours