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Best Overall Acrylic Nail Kit
Gelish Xpress Dip Color Kit
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Pros
- Starter kit; contains all essential tools
- Easy to use
Cons
- Pricey
Tong loves this Gelish kit as it "can save you a lot of time by not having to do all of the of shaping and filing," she says. If you are new to doing nail extensions, she recommends doing dip powder acrylics as it’s "a fast and easy way to achieve the effect of acrylics and get a smooth finish." The kit comes with everything you'll need for the full manicure, plus clear step-by-step instructions on how to use it all.
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Best Value Acrylic Nail Kit
Kiss Complete Salon Acrylic Kit
Credit: Kiss
Pros
- Affordable
- Easy instructions
- Natural-looking finish
A budget-friendly kit that's easy to use and get salon-quality results? Yes, really! This acrylic set from Kiss is beloved by both Tong and reviewers alike. Tong touted it as the "best value, hands down, for a beginner or a one-time use kit." Walmart reviewers shared that "the instructions are very clear and easy to follow" and the kit is "good quality."
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Best Acrylic Nail Kit for Beginners
Beetles Poly Extension Gel Nail Kit
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- Simple instructions
- Good for first-timers
- Ideal for multiple uses
This Beetles kit is another favorite of Tong's for good reason: "LED poly gel press-on extensions like these will add length to nails and are super easy to use, especially for beginners," she explains. Multiple Amazon reviewers agree, including one who "loved this kit" and says "it was easy to use and the instructions were very clear." Another first-time user on Amazon "loved being able to mold the nail as much as I want before setting the gel," and felt that "it’s a good kit to buy to start."
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Best Professional Salon Acrylic Nail Kit
Kiara Sky Dipping Powders Essentials Kit
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Pros
- Time-saving
- Good quality
- No smell
Cons
- Pricey
In addition to being a one-stop-shop for a long-lasting dip powder manicure, this professional kit from Kiara Sky includes all odorless products and has a shorter application time than other traditional acrylic kits. Tong is a big fan of the brand and feels that they are "high quality products that really work." One Amazon reviewer shares that this system is "quick and easy and the results are beautiful, even the first time you do it."
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Best Basic Acrylic Nail Kit
Mia Secret Acrylic Nail Kit
Credit: Mia Secret
Pros
- Compact, travel-friendly
- Budget-friendly
- Starter kit; ideal for beginners
While it's fun to have every color option under the sun, when you are just starting out with acrylics, you really only need the basics. This kit from Mia Secret is just that. One Amazon reviewer summed it up perfectly: "If you are new or have only a little experience doing your own nails at home, this kit has everything you need in the perfect size to see if doing your own nails at home is for you!"
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Most Popular Acrylic Nail Kit on Amazon
WuBeFine 42 in 1 Acrylic Nail Kit
Credit: WuBeFine
Pros
- Works for beginners or professionals
- Wide range of colors
- Great for nail art
Searching for an all-in-one comprehensive acrylic kit? WuBeFine's version is perfect for you. In addition to the essential tools and supplies, it comes with a ton of colors, glitters and sequins at a very reasonable price. "The kit comes with everything you'd want to make a great design whether it's ombré nails, glitter, neon or more," one Amazon reviewer shared. "It's definitely a good value for your money."
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Best Advanced Acrylic Nail Kit
Mascarry Nail Art Kit
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- Great color selection
- Affordably-priced
Another all-in-one acrylic nail set, this Walmart top-seller by Mascarry has everything you need for a professional acrylic powder manicure. Especially great for nail art and designs, one Walmart user shared that "this kit came with everything" to do a DIY mani at home. This expansive set is great for those who are committed to trying different colors and designs at home.
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Best Acrylic Nail Drill
Xpreen Portable Acrylic Nail Drill
Now 76% Off
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- Small and lightweight
- Travel-friendly
- Professional quality
Nail drills are no joke, but this comprehensive drill set for acrylic nails from Xpreen is good for nail veterans or newcomers alike. It saves time from manual nail filing and is compact, portable, and easy to use. One Walmart reviewer shared that it "is very easy to use" and "doesn't harm my nails", while another loves that "it has a switch on the cord that changes the direction of the way the drill goes, which I really like."
Dori Price is a New York City-based freelance writer and editor and beauty, style and wellness expert who was the Beauty & Fashion Director at Family Circle for 13 years before she joined Good Housekeeping, Prevention and Woman’s Day as a freelance beauty editor. She has also written for WomensHealthMag.com, Elle.com and HealthCentral.com.
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