I love a good gel manicure; the long lasting gloss just gets me every time. But as a mom of a 1 year old, I don’t always have the time to sneak away to the nail salon. And let’s just be honest, $40 for a manicure isn’t practical. So when I found the perfect color for my skin tone, I decided it was time for some DIY. For the last couple of months I’ve been using the products below for my at-home-salon:

Veneer Colour: Texas Rose by Cuccio

Top & Base Coat: Gellen Base Coat and No Wipe Top Coat

Polish Remover: Teenitor Nail Clips

UV Lamp: USpicy Macaron 36W Nail Dryer

Each coat of polish dries in 120 seconds or less and only takes 10 minutes of soaking to peel off. No more weak nails and a ton of money saved!