If you’re new to the world of luxury DIY manicures, welcome! There are all kinds of reasons why people choose to forego salon manicures in favor of doing their own nails at home - whatever yours are, you’re about to discover how satisfying it can be to give yourself the kind of luxury manicure that was previously only available from salons and day spas. The first thing to do is to make sure you have the right tools for the job. Choosing the best at home nail kit for your individual needs can be overwhelming, but once you understand the factors to consider, you’ll have a much better idea of what to get.
When people ask which nail kit is best for beginners, they’re often prioritizing affordability over quality. Of course you’ll want to take cost into account, but also remember to consider how long you’d like your manicure tools to last. If you have to replace your tools every few months, you’ll wind up spending more money in the long run than if you spent a little more on a higher quality kit from the start.
Even if you think of yourself as a beginner right now, you won’t be a beginner forever. People who are just beginning to learn any skill, from weaving to watercolor to welding, often make the mistake of buying the cheapest tools they can find and then outgrowing them quickly. Stainless steel and crystal glass nail tools will easily last upwards of thirty years, by which point you’re unlikely to still think of yourself as a beginner. The best nail kit for beginners is one that will last you well beyond you’re no longer a beginner. That said, you also don’t want to overwhelm yourself with a lot of fancy tools you don’t need and that you won’t know how to use right away.
So… what should be in a nail kit for beginners?
What to Include in Your Beginner Manicure Kit
No matter where you are on your nail care journey, there are a few tools that everyone should have:
A good nail clipper - ideally a stainless steel one that will stay sharp for years and give you a nice clean cut that won’t damage or crush the edge of your nail - is essential.
A crystal glass nail file is another must-have. Because the texture is etched directly into the glass, it never wears out or gets dull (as long as you clean it properly between uses), and unlike emery board nail files, they don’t shred your nails and leave you with snaggy edges that split and peel.
The other thing you definitely don’t want to skip is a glass cuticle stick. You can use a cuticle stick to push back your cuticles, clean hard-to-reach corners of your nail bed, and even under your nails. If you train your cuticles by pushing them back and applying cuticle oil on a regular basis, then you can forego a cuticle nipper—it’s better to push cuticles back and apply oil than it is to remove them altogether. And here’s a DIY manicure pro-tip: you can even dip your glass cuticle stick in nail polish remover and use it to clean up polish mistakes!
Beyond that, the best home manicure kit for you depends on your individual needs and preferences. Do you plan to give yourself pedicures? If so, you might want to consider adding a larger nail clipper to your kit. A glass foot file is another great addition to any pedicure kit, since you can use it to file away stubborn callouses and rough spots.
Top 5 GERmaniküre Manicure Sets for Beginners
Still feeling overwhelmed and unsure what you need? Wondering what is the best nail kit for beginners? Never fear: here are a few great options that will make sure all your needs are covered, without you having to put too much thought or research into it.
This set of glass files will take care of nearly all your manicure and pedicure needs. Not only is it beginner-friendly, it will also serve you well for many years to come. You may not be familiar with a curved glass moon file, but it’s actually a beginner’s best friend. All you have to do is fit your nail into the groove on the inner curve, and slide it back and forth across your nail. The curve shapes your nail perfectly and you barely even have to pay attention (Netflix and manicures, anyone?). It also includes a foot file that will make at-home pedicures a breeze - it painlessly files away callouses and rough spots.
Add a couple of nail clippers and you’ll have everything you need for a perfect DIY manicure AND pedicure!
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This no-frills, three-piece set covers the basics quite nicely. With a nail clipper, a travel-size crystal glass nail file, and a glass cuticle stick, all your manicure needs will be taken care of, with nothing extra.
If you need to do some cuticle removal, this four-piece set includes a combination scissor that can trim cuticles and nails, as well as the nail clipper, a small crystal glass nail file, and a glass manicure stick.
If DIY pedicures are on the agenda, this five-piece set is worth a look. It has two sizes of nail clippers—one for fingers and one for toes—as well as a crystal glass nail file and cuticle stick. And as an added bonus, it includes the best tweezers you’ll ever use: the slanted, textured tip grabs even the finest hairs without breaking them at the root or sliding off.
