It's holiday season, which means that, between packing and tying up loose ends at work, we're scrambling to get last-minute appointments for everything from lash lifts to eyebrow threading. But often it's hard to squeeze in an hour-long trip to the salon, especially when you're trying to milk the British sunshine while it lasts.
Well, we're here to help. We've found the best at-home gel polishes that are easy to use and will last in the heat and underwater. From the latest long-wear technology to at-home UV lamps, these are the polishes to get on your paws before that week away. Click through to see our pick of the bunch.
Le Mini Macaron Cherry Red Gel Manicure Kit, £27, available at Le Mini Macaron
Red Carpet Manicure LED Nail Polish Gel, £12.95, available at Beauty Bay
Jessica Nails Cosmetics Phēnom Nail Varnish, £13.50, available at Look Fantastic
Deborah Lippmann Gel Lab Pro, £35, available at Selfridges
Debora Lippman Gel Lab Pro Nail Colour, £18, available at Selfridges
essie Gel Couture Nail Polish, £8.99, available at Look Fantastic
Nails Inc. Gel-Effect Top Coat, £15, available at Selfridges
PUPA Lasting Color Gel Gloss Effect Nail Polish, £6.95, available at Look Fantastic
Nails Inc. Gel Manicure Kit, £21, available at Look Fantastic
Dior Rouge Vernis Gel Lacquer, £19.50, available at Selfridges
Revlon Colorstay Gel Envy™ Nail Varnish, £5, available at Look Fantastic
Mavala Gel Finish Nail Polish, £15.75, available at Look Fantastic
Sally Hansen Miracle Gel Nail Polish, £9.99, available at Look Fantastic
Smith & Cult Nail Lacquer, £19, available at Cult Beauty
CND Creative Nail Design Vinylux Weekly Polish, £10.95, available at Cult Beauty
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