Must-have nail products for you to nail the DIY manicure game

Don’t want to deal with oils just to get rid of your cuticles? Get yourself a bottle of Sally Hansen’s cuticle remover, use a drop or two. Leave it on for 15 seconds and use a stick to gently push back your cuticle, sorted.

Try: Sally Hansen Instant Cuticle Remover, $14.50

If you find that painting with regular polish makes for a messy experience, why not try nail wraps? These are super easy to apply and look gorgeous. They’re also great for when you’re pressed for time because you don’t need to wait for the layers to dry.

Try: Self-love – Rose Quartz (Nodspark x HerWorld), $15

It’s not just your face and hair that needs a regular mask routine. If you often paint your nails, you’d want to try this mask to make your cuticles and the skin surrounding your nails healthier.

Try: Etude House Help My Finger Nail Finger Pack, $1.90

Say goodbye to all brittle nails with this treatment that strengthens your nails to prevent splitting and breaking.

Try: Sephora Collection Super Hardener Nail Strengthener, $12

Want a quick, easy way to remove your nail colour without nail polish remover? This base coat will do the trick!

Try: Barry M Peel It Base Coat, $5.90

These are great for a quick colour change when you’re travelling or need to touch up your nail colour on-the-go. They’re packed individually, so you don’t even have to bring the whole box out.

Try: Butter London Scrubbers™ 2-in-1 Prep & Remover Wipes, $15

Are you one of those impatient ones who can’t wait for the polish to dry, wasting your manicure efforts? Then try out this quick fix that not only speeds up the drying time, but also conditions your nails. Best of both worlds!

Try: Sephora Collection Express Drying Oil, $16