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It's easier than you think.

A gel manicure can afford you up to three weeks of chip-free nails. The first step to perfecting the gel mani process at home is taking off any remnants of your last color with a strong nail polish remover (although some of these gel sets come with their own gel removers!!). Next, you're going to want to reach for one of these gel manicure kits. And if you're thinking "whoa, this looks intimidating", fear not, as most of these can be easily operated by beginners. In addition to the base coat, gel polish (or shellac, which is a type of gel polish made by the brand CND), top coat, and UV or LED light, many also come with basic grooming essentials like clippers and embellishments for nail art. Depending on your nail needs, we've rounded up a couple of gel nail polish kits to cover all bases - from the simple to the extras. No matter which one you choose—the Essie shade that doesn't require a lamp, or the comprehensive package that comes with seven summer-ready shades and nearly a dozen extras—one thing's for sure: You'll be a professional in no time.

- Best on budget: Sensationail Gel Nail Polish Kit

- Best Vegan Option: Manucurist Starter Kit

- Best for Travel: One Step Gel Manicure Kit

- Best Bundle: Gellen 12 Color Gel Nail Polish Starter Kit

- Best for Beginners: Sally Hansen Salon Pro Gel Starter Kit

- Best for Nail Art: Stater Kit for Gel Manicure Beginner Nail Art Lover

- Fastest Gel Set: Essie Gel Couture

This gel kit comes with a base coat, top coat, polish remover, nail clips and a 24 watt LED lamp. You can pick three colors to be included in the kit, and they all come neatly packed in this adorable red pouch.

This at-home gel kit claims to last a full 2 weeks, without any tear or damages. The best part? There are 19 (nineteen!!!) individual pieces included in a singular purchase.

This gel polish works as a 3 in 1 product, covering the base coat, color, and top coat. You can even choose which of the eight colors to purchase. This option is great for the person who is always on the go.

Have a romantic evening planned? This gel set is inspired by the lovers. It comes with an LED light, four rouge colors, a nail filer and gel removal wraps.

If you feel like you just want a lot of color options and a reliable LED light, then this set is for you. This set comes with everything you would typically find at a nail salon. Even jewels to bedazzle your nails!

To most closely mirror the finish you'd get in the salon, use a polish the professionals lean on. This kit by Gelish includes everything you need for a shiny manicure that purportedly lasts up to 21 days.

For beginners, a basic drugstore kit that comes with the essentials for 10 at-home manicures—a base coat, one color of polish, a top coat, an LED light, and remover.

Need a longer-lasting pedicure too? This gel polish kit comes with toe separators and an LED light that's big enough to dry all five toes at once.

If you tire of the same old colors, this kit comes with seven different shades of pink, plus embellishments like nail stickers and rivets.

If you prefer not to use a lamp or have limited storage space for one, Essie's gel polish is a convenient option. It dries into a finish that closely mirrors the shine and strength of traditional gel polish, but requires no time under UV.