SENSATIONAIL Gel Polish Starter Kit (including lamp), Scarlet Red

Product Information

If you want to create damage-proof, long-lasting nails in the comfort of your own home then SensatioNail gel colour makes the perfect option. Whether you’re transforming natural or artificially enhanced nails, SensatioNail LED technology provides a durable finish that is dry in 60 seconds. This means you can enjoy a neat, vegan-friendly finish, without worrying about any wear or tear. SensatioNail at Nail Polish Direct We found the polish lasted for under a week before a couple of nails started to chip. It’s not quite salon standard, but given how easy it is to fix it didn’t feel like the end of the world. We tried the Pillar Box Red shade and found the consistency to be wonderfully smooth; a little really went a long way. Two coats provided solid coverage, and despite our amateur status our nails emerged looking like they’d just come out of a salon – juicy, neat with no sign of chipping or peeling. They’ve lasted well, too, with those results surviving intact for almost two weeks now. If you didn’t think gel nail kits could be adorable, think again. Le Mini Macaron is a gel nail kit complete with a diminutive LED lamp shaped like the eponymous French confection. It isn’t a stretch to say the entire set could fit into a small handbag.

One of the things we found most important was not to rush the preparation phase. Make sure your nails are filed, smooth, buffed and totally clean. A strong foundation is essential for obtaining the best results.The lamp is one of the sturdier options out there, and the glossy and smart design feels expensive – it’s a cut above the insubstantial lamps included with some other kits. It’s also larger than many others as you can easily get your hand inside. It’s really simple to use even if you aren’t really familiar with LED lamps. Yes – all of these kits are suitable for absolute beginners. However, practice will make perfect as it takes skill, patience and a steady hand to become adept at gel nail application. It’s something of an art form, so do prepare to quite literally mess up as you start out. These instructions explain step-by-step how to apply a shellac manicureusingthe products in the Sensational starter kit: With over five years’ experience in beauty and health journalism, Florence has written for ELLE, Women’s Fitness, Sister Magazine, National Geographic Traveller and many more, with a strong sustainability angle thread through much of her work.

We also appreciate that Manucure doesn’t over-promise. It says the gels last for up to ten days, and that seems like a respectable goal for a brand that is so hard-working in terms of its sustainability commitment. The opaque green bottles look wonderfully chic, and you can select two colours to be included in the set. The colours have a delightfully thin and runny consistency, which makes application easy. However, this will take longer to dry than other kits: each drying period under the lamp is measured in minutes rather than seconds

Lastly, it’s crucial that you “cap” the free end of the nail with the colour and the top coat. This is super simple: just run the brush over the nail edge. If you don’t do this, you can expect early chipping. This kit arrives in a compact box – everything is small, neat and efficient – including the lamp, which allows feet and hands to fit snugly within. Yes, the upfront cost of a kit is in most cases more than a single gel treatment in a salon. However, by investing in a kit you’ll save yourself a fortune in the long run. If you look at it as an investment, you’ll actually find it’s pretty cheap. What do gel nail kits contain?

The polish (we opted for Scarlet Red) was on the thin side, which made application really easy. There’s no chance of clotting here. In all of the sets we’ve featured you’ll find a lamp, at least one shade of nail colour, nail tools such as files and buffers, as well as base and top coats of varnish. Many, but not all, kits contain equipment for removing gel nails. Yes. Some nail polish brands claim to offer gel nails in one pot, but while these presumably offer a juicy, shiny finish, they won’t be securely bonded to the nail or chip resistant, and they won’t have the staying power. The heat aspect of the gel nail application process is what gives a perfect finish that lasts for several weeks. What tips should I bear in mind? Green Flash is the first gel polish that can be taken off like a “normal” nail polish, and the remover found in the kit works like a dream. We were really impressed with this, especially as the formula is acetone-free and made from 97% bio-sourced ingredients. The lamp is large – exactly what you’d find at an upmarket nail bar – and feels very advanced compared to many of the others on the market. It has a cooling fan, two different power modes and a base (which is surprisingly rare).

Benefits

Beauty award-winning SensatioNail allows you to create a stunning gel manicure, at an affordable price, without sacrificing on the salon-quality. Available in a variety of eye-catching shades, SensatioNail gel colour is formulated to last up to two weeks with a flawless and glamorous shine. SensatioNail gel colour Many dermatologists are worried about this because (meth)acrylate chemicals are used widely in medical procedures, including enamel tooth coatings, white dental fillings, orthopaedic bone cement, insulin pumps, and diabetic glucose sensors. That means the implications of developing a sensitivity to these chemicals are far worse than never being able to use gel nails again.