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At-Home Gel Manicure Kits You'll Love

It's no secret that Michelle Obama is a pretty busy woman.  The last thing Mrs. O needs to worry about is having to maintain a freshly polished manicure, so it's not surprising that she recently stepped out in a much-talked-about gel manicure at the Democratic National Convention.  We loved Obama's nails so much that we tracked down a few of our favorite at-home gel kits so you can have a flawless mani, too!
By Nicole Marie Melton · Updated October 28, 2020
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Our Favorite Gel Manicure Necessities

Click to find out how you can create a long-lasting at-home gel manicure like the one First Lady Michelle Obama wore at the Democratic National Convention.

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Artistic Colour Gloss Soak Off Color Gel

After First Lady Michelle Obama made her speech at the DNC, fans of Michelle’s mani went on a manhunt to find out the exact polish she was wearing. It turns out it was “Vogue” by Artistic Colour Gloss.

$15.95, available at e-Nail Supply.

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Artistic Colour Gloss Soak Off Color Gel

If you’re looking for a wide variety of on-trend nail shades for fall, Artistic Color Gloss has you covered. From rich wines to elegant nudes, there’s sure to be a hue for you!

$15.95 each, available at e-Nail Supply.

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Red Carpet Manicure Gel Polish Pro Kit

The Red Carpet Manicure kit is an easy, three-step process to creating a high-shine gel manicure that won’t budge for weeks. 

$79.98, available at Red Carpet Manicure.

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Red Carpet Manicure Gel Polish Pro Kit

This all-inclusive kit comes with an at-home LED light, base coat gel and top coat gel — plus a quick and simple gel nail polish remover. 

$79.98, available at Red Carpet Manicure.

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SensatioNail Color Gel Polish

These polishes glide on smoothly and dry in seconds for an out-the-door manicure in a flash that stays chip-free for up to two weeks.

$47.99 available at CVS.

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SensatioNail Color Gel Polish

If you thought there would be limited shades in the newest gel polish lines, think again. The SensatioNail line comes in an abundance of shades at your local drugstores.

$9.59 each, available at CVS.

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