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I'm currently on my second set of press-on nails and I'm happy to report that I have not pulled a Monica.
Promising review: "The Poppy helps control how you paint your nails. You will be able to make fewer mistakes while applying even coats of polish. While made for its namesake brand of polish, I also find that the Poppy works on CND Vinylux nail polish. The Poppy also works on Smith & Cult, Chanel, and Tom Ford nail polish since the caps come off, the Poppy will still perform. It's also an ergonomic solution that helps you get a better grip of cap/brush." —Eeescal14
Get it from Target for $15.99.
Get it from Ellison's Organics on Etsy for $6.95.
Promising review: "I've hesitated to apply nail polish for a while as it seems my nails are so dried and cracked after using regular nail polish remover to remove the polish. I decided to give this product a try, expecting that it would be gentler on my nails but more than likely take more effort to remove the polish. Well, I was extremely surprised to learn that I was able to remove two coats of polish from my fingernails just as fast if not faster than when using regular acetone polish remover. It has a bit of an oily application which is nice as it feels like your nails are being nourished. I did not pre-soak my nails in polish remover. I simply put some polish remover on a cotton ball and used that same cotton ball to remove the polish off each nail. This product does not have that typical chemical smell which is great. For the record, I use Sally Hanson Insta Dri polish, which is what I removed very easily with this polish remover." —Julie
Get it from Target for $11.49.
Promising review: "Been using Baby Foot for several years. About once every two to three months. I wish they made it for hands. Great product. Takes seven days to start seeing the old weird skin falling off. By day 10, you have true baby-soft feet. Love it!" —SS
Get it from Dermstore for $25 (also available in a moisturizing foot mask).
Get it from JOYAMIA Shop on Etsy for $9.99 (available in 48 colors).
Get it from Beauty Geek Studio on Etsy for $5.85.
Get the set of 10 from Golden Depot on Etsy for $6.
Get a set of 24 from Marmalade Nails for $16.95.
Promising review: "Bought it after reading reviews. What stuck out was that this product works well over time and is a process...not a one-time use magic tool. Well, my feet were embarrassingly bad. It worked magic the first time. I can’t wait to see what else it does with continued consistent use." —Renee
Get it from Target for $19.89.
Promising review: "This base coat is the best one I have ever used. It is really simple and gives your nails real protection, plus it contains ingredients that make your nails healthy and strong. After using it, your nail color goes on very smoothly. It dries quickly and I also noticed that after using this my nail color stayed on a bit longer. After removing my polish there were no stains on my nails like I normally get. In short, it's a must-have product for anyone who loves wearing nail colors. I would highly recommend." —pinkpinky
Get it from Walgreens for $8.99.
Kit includes leather holding case, tweezers, cuticle scissors, two nail clippers, a nail file, a cuticle pusher, a razor, and blades.
Get it from Nordstrom Rack for $19.97.
Promising review: "I really enjoy it. It is very relaxing and gives good massages. The one thing is, it does make a lot of noise when using it. But other than that it is really nice and a fun present." —JulietJuliet
Get it from Urban Outfitters for $25.
Promising review: "Smells so good and my cuticles are starting to look refreshed!" —ThatgirlinTx
Get it from Target for $6.99.
Get this set of 15 from Cha Cha Covers for $6.
Promising review: "These hold up pretty well and are so much better priced than the 'name brand' ones. I use them to apply toner, take off eye makeup, remove nail polish, etc., and they hold up pretty well." —kristen3970
Get a pack of 100 from Target for $1.99.
Get it from Target for $11.99.
Promising review: "I'm pretty picky when it comes to lotions because I really don't like the greasy sensation many lotions leave behind. This is even more true when it comes to my feet, so I've had a hard time finding a foot-specific lotion that completely absorbs without leaving a layer of slime behind. This product exceeded my expectations and after just one use I can notice a difference. And no greasy feeling!! I try to apply it when I know I'm not going to be walking anywhere for about 15 min." —Scully
Get it from L'Occitane for $29.
Promising review: "Easy to apply, but do make sure you get glue all the way around your nail — especially at the tip and around the acrylic nail. I bought them to apply nail strips over, and they worked perfectly. Also, you can cut/file them down to the desired length/shape." —Great basic coffee maker
Get a pack of 100 from Target for $5.49.
Promising review: "By far the most delicate and soothing essential lavender oil. Walking by one of your L'Occitane stores I was drawn in by the fragrance and will definitely purchase it again. I was so pleased with finding the Lavender that I forgot to buy the hand cream I fell in love with." —Elsie
Get it from L'Occitane for $14.
This kit includes a top coat, base coat, bonder, passionate pink gel polish color, and a 1 oz. two-in-one dehydrator and cleansing wipe.
To get a great gel manicure you'll also need acetone, alcohol, and if you want to create art a brush or dotting tool.
Get this kit from Sally Beauty for $16.99.
The reviews for this post have been edited for length and clarity.