15 Best Manicure Sets and Kits for Getting Perfect At-Home Nails

This system—which includes minis of Dazzle Dry’s liquid nail prep, base coat, polish, and top coat—claims to dry in under five minutes. So when I first tested it out, I (obviously) had to time it myself. And I kid you not, in two minutes, I could scratch my nails, bang them against the table, and vigorously wash my hands without messing up my manicure. Basically, this kit from Dazzle Dry is for the impatient and lazy everywhere.

THE REVIEWS: According to one tester, “Fast drying and lasts a week! Quick and simple to use. Great small kit for travel. Will be ordering the full size for home manicures. Highly recommend!”

When my nails feel brittle, dry, and bumpy from months of getting dip-powder manis and UV gels, I take a few weeks off, then reach for this all-in-one manicure set. It comes with nine different tools and formulas to remove polish, shape and paint your nails, and clean up your cuticles. I especially love the hydrating base coat and cuticle oil, which help save my nails when they hate me.

THE REVIEWS: “I decided to start doing my own nails after a few subpar nail salon experiences,” writes one reviewer. “This kit has been a fabulous way to start. I love everything in it, and my polish lasts so much longer than it did after salon visits.”

If you base your purchases off Amazon reviews, you’ve found your new manicure set in this one, which has over 24,000 positive reviews (!). Testers rave that this affordable, 18-piece set has legit everything you could ever possibly need for doing your nails at home, like scissors, cuticle trimmers, three sets of clippers, two files, tweezers, and more.

THE REVIEWS: “This has everything you need to take care of your hands and feet,” one tester writes. “It's in a nice solid case, and the latch works perfectly. Perfect size for traveling or camping.”

Even though I am legit obsessed with gel nail extensions, I can’t always handle the price tag. Which is where these clear press-on nails come in—they’re a somewhat similar option that I can do at home using a kit that includes all the essentials. You just shape the press-ons with the included trimmer and file (hi, my favorite coffin nail shape), stick them on with the included nail glue, then paint on your fave nail polish or nail art.

THE REVIEWS: “The pack came nicely packaged with everything needed to do my nails quickly and easily,” writes one reviewer. “I hate going to the nail salon, and this has completely solved my problems. I had no difficulty filing them to the shape I wanted and using the cutting tool to cut them down to the length I wanted.”

I can barely draw liquid eyeliner in a straight line, so the idea of French tips at home? Out of the question. Or, it was, until I found this manicure set that includes a squishy silicone tool that creates precise French tips simply by painting the tool and pressing your nail into it. It also comes with two full-size polishes in sheer pink and opaque white, so you can really DIY the look without stress.

MY REVIEW: I love the look for a French manicure, but I have the shakiest hands and can never get a straight line. This kit made it so easy to just dip my fingernail into the polish on the silicone tool and get a little French tip. I even experimented using the tool with other polishes to get colorful tips!

The key to nails that look seriously good all the time? Soft, moisturized hands, which you can easily get with this manicure kit from Pear Nova. Inside, you’ll find a hand and foot soak, a scrub, a moisturizing hand cream, a soy nail-polish remover, cuticle oil, base and top coat, and a glass nail file that’ll have your hands and nails feeling extra healthy before (and after) your mani.

THE REVIEWS: “This is the best quality nail care set I’ve ever bought,” writes one reviewer. “The butters leave my skin moisturized and smell so good. As a teacher, I don’t have the time to go to salons, so having this in my home is a must! I love all things Pear Nova!”

If your entire camera roll is basically just screenshots of trending nail art, you need this manicure set from Amazon that’s filled with a mix of gemstones, 15 (!) different nail-art brushes, nail-dotting pens, four shades of nail foils, and 10 rolls of nail-striping tape to create truly every possible nail-art look you could want, including elaborate squiggle nails or simple accent nails.

THE REVIEWS: “This package is filled with everything my little teenage manicurist needs,” one reviewer writes. “She had excellent results the first time using it! Yes, it’s that easy. Great value for great results.”

Thought you had to go to a salon for a dip manicure? Nope! This simple kit comes with a neutral-colored powder, a file/buffer, a base coat, applicator, top coat, replacement brushes, and a v-handy powder tray to create a long-lasting dip manicure at home. But if you also want to try other nail shades, you can use all of these products with other dip powder (like if you’re into green nails, i.e., my fave).

THE REVIEWS: “I absolutely love this little kit,” writes one tester in a review. “It’s super easy to use, even on your non-dominant hand, and the process is so quick! I cleaned up my cuticles and used the kit on my fingers/toes with a color I already had. The whole process was done in 30 minutes, and they look salon approved. Totally recommend buying this.”

Say hello to the ultimate one-and-done kit for touching up your mani when you’re out and about. This manicure set holds everything in a sleek steel and pink case that’s just the right size for stashing in your carry-on bag (aka more space for the essentials, like another pair of shoes). Inside, you’ll find three sets of clippers in varying sizes, a file, cleaners, and nail scissors.

THE REVIEWS: According to one reviewer, “I went on a two-week vacation and forgot my nail accessories. I bought this for $9 and was so surprised at the quality of each tool. Everything is very secure in the pink kit. I ended up using it for more than just the nail things, like clipping tags off new clothes and as an eyebrow tweezer.”

Yup, you can actually give yourself a gel manicure at home. Step one: Pick up this mani kit from Le Mini Macaron—it's got four gel nail polishes, a nail file and cuticle pusher, and a mini LED lamp for easy curing. Plus, it's cute enough to keep out on display (no need to shove it in your bathroom drawer and lug it out whenever you wanna do your nails).

THE REVIEWS: “This kit is amazing,” writes one tester. “My nails look like I just got them done at the salon, and I get compliments ALL THE TIME.”

If you’re brand new to doing your own nails (welcome!), you’ll appreciate that this manicure set from Olive and June comes with everything. Think: cuticle serum, nail polish remover, clippers, files, a nail polish of your choice, and more. But the best part for nail newbs? This set comes with The Poppy, which is Olive and June’s nail polish topper that gives you a better grip on the polish and makes brushing on your polish way easier.

THE REVIEWS: “During the pandemic, I stopped going to nail salons and gave myself messy manis,” writes one tester in a review. “After six months with Olive and June, I learned that my cuticles just needed love and training and I could be a damn good painter."

I’m sorry to my friends who’ve had to deal with me whining when my nail breaks and I desperately need a file or clippers to fix it. I now have this portable Tweezerman kit that fits in even my tiniest purses and includes mini clippers, a cuticle pusher, and a nail file for quick touch-ups on the go. But TBH, reviewers say the mini tools are so good, they keep a second set at home for their regular manis.

THE REVIEWS: According to one review, “I got this originally to keep in my purse or in my car, but I found myself quickly wanting it when I'm at home too. I like it much more than any of the many full-size kits I've gotten in the past. If you want this for on the go, buy a second one at home too!”

Wanna do your nails and toes? You get a whopping seven pieces in this manicure set, including two sets of stainless-steel clippers for your fingernails and toenails. Open up the zippered pouch and you'll also find tweezers, cuticle pushers, and even a glass nail file for a simple at-home pedicure.

THE REVIEWS: “This is a fantastic manicure set,” reads one review. “Each tool is very well made, sharp, and solid. Very impressed with the quality of this set.”

If your cuticles are in need of a serious pick-me-up, consider this manicure set the answer. It's stocked with a cuticle remover, repair cream, cuticle oil, and a stainless steel cuticle pusher. Whip out this bb once a week for the ultimate nail-refreshing experience.

THE REVIEWS: “I have very dry cuticles from having anxiety and constantly picking at them,” writes one tester. “This product helped me out so much! It made my cuticles soft and smooth—no dry skin, no need to pick.”

Okay, the fact that this acrylic manicure set is $12 is kinda incredible. It comes with 40 tips, acrylic liquids and powders, nail glue, and sculpting brushes and files to help you get an easy, long-lasting mani at home. Make sure you start by cleaning your nails with remover, then follow the included instructions to a T (patience is key!).

THE REVIEWS: “My nails were in need of some TLC, so I decided to try out the nail kit rather than go to the salon,” one review reads. “I really loved how easy the process was, and the quality was pretty great overall. With the price of this kit, it could really save you money and time in the long run.”