5 Must-have tools for a professional at-home manicure

See the light 

Keen on a DIY gel mani or pedi? First things first, you’ll need a lamp, something like the Beurer MP 48 LED nail dryer. It boasts eighteen 24 watt LED bulbs and a reflective base plate to ensure your nails dry evenly and fast. It also has a timer function so you can easily select the lowest setting required to get the job done. While both UV and LED lamps produce a specific wavelength, an LED lamp such as Beurer’s can cure your nails much quicker.  

Say goodbye to nail polish 

Removing super stubborn nail polish (hello glitter, we’re looking at you) and gel colours at home can be hard work. So, rather than mess around with acetone soaked cotton puffs and bits of tin foil, get in the express lane with a Safeway gel nail polish remover. Simply fill it up with acetone, pop your fingers into it then sit back and relax. Its silicone lid means your fingers will be comfy and the acetone isn’t going to leak out. When you’re done, use the handy scraper tool included to finish up fast.

A need for speed  

If you prefer good, old-fashioned nail polish, you’ll know all about one of its biggest drawback – waiting for it to dry! So, to spare you a post-paint job smear-induced meltdown, invest in the salon-quality Safeway 2-in-1 nail drier. Its fan can help you dry your mani or pedi in minutes. Better yet, if you ever do decide to move on over to the gel side of life, it’ll be a simple switch because it also contains a salon-quality LED lamp to cure any gel polish in a flash. Talk about the best of both worlds!  

Bring in the professionals

If you’re wanting to enjoy the ultimate salon-quality mani or pedi at home you’ll definitely want the Beurer MP 100 manicure/pedicure station. Created for professionals using German engineering, it includes 10 attachments made from sapphire and superior-quality felt. Depending on which attachment you use, you’ll be able to give your nails a salon-style file and buff as well as remove dry skin, calluses, corns and even ingrown nails.  

The big softie

Is winter dryness getting you down? Are you a big fan of that baby soft post-salon smoothness? Either way, you’ll appreciate a Sorbet paraffin bath. It comes with two packs of paraffin wax and safely heats it up to create a decadent dip for hands and feet. Simply pop them into the bath and reap the benefits of the ultra-hydrating wax that can help you turn dry, cracked hands and feet into baby soft silk! It also helps to open pores, get rid of dead skin and soothe irritated, chapped skin.  

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