Get A Salon-Like Manicure With These Professional Manicure Sets
We all know that jagged, untidy nails can bring down your self-confidence while gorgeous and well cared for hands can make you feel like you’re on top of the world. The key to well maintained nails and a perfect manicure are choosing the right tools. Fortunately, you can get good quality nail equipment cheap – and I’m going to show you how.
When buying a manicure set, there are certain factors to consider before parting with your hard earned money. Firstly you want a set that’s going to last and stainless steel is a good choice for every day; it won’t rust and can retain a sharp edge on your clippers, not as sharp as carbon steel – but carbon steel will turn rusty orange very quickly in a damp bathroom. Secondly, you may wish to buy a manicure kit that also functions as a pedicure kit. Thirdly, consider exactly what you need. A basic manicure kit will consist of scissors, tweezers, buffers, cuticle picks, nail files, nail clippers, and professional sets may even contain more advanced tools like a nail drill. A good manicure set with all of these tools is a great addition to your salon, home manicure set, or even an incredible and useful gift for birthdays and mother’s day when you’re running out of ideas.
So, with all this in mind, let’s take a look at the best performing manicure kits of 2020:
1) Sally Hansen Salon Pro Gel Starter Kit
What Makes It Great
Perfect for at-home manicures, this gel starter kit is any girl’s dream. In this fashionable kit you get 10 x gel manicures that last up to 2-weeks (and more). The LED light is easy to use, even with wet sticky nails, the colors are gorgeous and the applicator brush is short and precise.
Where It Could Be Improved
I loved this kit so much that my only wish is it came in more colors.
Sally Hansen Salon Pro Gel Starter Kit, Shell We Dance?
- Up to 10 salon gel manicures at Home
2) 3 x Swords Ultimate Manicure Set
What Makes It Great
This European made manicure set is a beauty to behold! It arrived very neatly packaged, and I love the color and soft-effect feel of these tools. It looks much more expensive than it is, and it wouldn’t be out of place in a professional salon.
In total you get: Cuticle scissors, nail scissors, nail nippers, cuticle nippers, tweezers, splinter tweezers, nail cleaner, a sapphire nail file (fine and coarse coating), a glass nail file, a nail clipper, a toe nail clipper…all enclosed in a beautiful, leather case. The items are good quality, and the scissors in particular, are excellent.
Where It Could Be Improved
If you are buying this set for a young girl, I would remove the cuticle sticks as they are incredibly sharp! That’s about it as this manicure kit as stunning.
3 Swords Germany - brand quality 12 piece manicure pedicure grooming kit set for professional finger & toe nail care...
- NAIL CARE KIT from 3 Swords Germany with professional manicure and pedicure tools. Our sets for home and travel use convince trough highest levels of quality, modern design, durability and German engineering combined with a first class customer service.
3) Royce Leather Manicure Set
What Makes It Great
The quality of this manicure set is impressive. The leather case, which comes in a variety of colors, is well made and sturdy, and the tools themselves strong and look like they’ll last. This chrome-plated set is a delight. You get hot-forged scissors, nail clippers, a nail file all in a high quality leather case.
There is a lot to like about this kit, and I feel it would suit both women and men. It is the ideal size for traveling, and would easily survive being crammed into suitcase corners over and over again.
Where It Could Be Improved
My order lacked a pair of quality tweezers, and I was quickly compensated by the customer services. Other than that, I couldn’t fault it.
Royce Leather Executive Chrome Plated Aristo Mini Manicure Kit, Tan, One Size
- Chrome plated, mini-manicure kit includes a pair of hot -forged scissors, nail clippers, knife and covered nail file in a zippered Aristo Bonded Leather travel case to go anywhere.
- The fiber content of Royce Bonded Leather is 100% recycled cowhide fibers. The fibers are naturally bonded together by latex, a renewable resource derived from Hevea trees without creating harm to the trees.
4) FAMILIFE Luxury Manicure Set
What Makes It Great
I can’t believe that I’ve got so excited over a manicure set, but I have! This set is high end luxury at a great price! The case is well made, lined with felt, and has a stylish slide button latch – a great start. Made from professional stainless steel, you get a big pack including: 3 x nail clippers, a nipper, scissors, a nail file, tweezers, cuticle cutters, a cuticle pusher, an ear pick and a dead skin fork.
Familife have thought of everything. The tools feel heavy and well constructed, the clippers sharp, and the wallet is a lovely touch.
Where It Could Be Improved
My only, very minor, issue is the lack of an under-the-nail cleaning tool for getting tough grime from deep under the nail.
FAMILIFE L05 Stainless Steel 11 In 1 Manicure Pedicure Set with Luxury Gift Box Gold Case Best Gift for Father
- ❤PRECISION STAINLESS STEEL MANICURE SET: Manufactured by the careful process of cutting and alternate hot and cold technology prevents bending for extra durability. The tools of FAMILIFE this manicure set, never rust or corrode, can last for many years and all tools are very sharp enough which can give you a professional and clean nail care experience
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5) UTILYZE Professional Electric Manicure Set
What Makes It Great
Wow! This is a super effective manicure too that really makes a difference. It took a little getting used to, but once I “nailed it”, it’s been nothing but a joy to use.
This high tech manicure kit comes with a touch control and 10-speed motor, which makes for perfect professional results. You get 7 x interchangeable sapphire coated attachments and an LED light that will let you treat corns and calluses, remove excess cuticles, file and buff nails.
This is fantastic kit comes with lots of options, and all you do is change the head and off you go, filing, buffing and polishing ‘til your heart’s content, using either left or right hand.
Where It Could Be Improved
It took a little experimenting to get fully used to this kit. But once I got used to it, I couldn’t live without it. A huge step up from manual applications.
UTILYZE 10-in-1 Professional Electric Manicure & Pedicure Set, Powerful Nail Drill, 10-Speed System, Innovative Touch Control & More. File, Buff,...
- Complete 10-in-1 set that offers professional results. Shape, buff, file, and shine nails, remove excess cuticles, smooth corns and calluses.
- Innovative touch control makes it super easy to operate. A full manicure and pedicure tools kit right at home.
Manicure FAQs
How often should you get a manicure?
The frequency of your manicures depends on your lifestyle habits. If you use your hands for work, such as manual labor, or even desk-based computer typing, you will need to treat yourself to a manicure more often. However, even if you don’t, never go too long without a manicure because nails and hands need to be looked after on a regular basis. The best way to do it is every two to three weeks.
Should you cut your nails before a manicure?
You don’t have to cut your nails before a manicure, but you can. Depending on your preferred nail length and shape, you can either file down or cut your nails before a manicure. In any case, your nails will need to be neatly filed into the shape you like to prevent breakage.
What is the last step in a perfect manicure?
If you’re at a professional nail salon, higher-end services include hand massages as the final step in a manicure. However, there is no reason you can’t treat yourself to a hand massage at home – simply get a nice massaging oil and rub it into each finger, nailbed and fingertip using steady pressure.
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