I love my manicure as much as the next person—it’s a relaxing treat. Plus, whenever I paint my nails at home, it’s never as pretty as when I’m out of the salon. But sometimes, a manicure at home is essential, whether you’re trying to save some money, don’t have time to go to the nail salon, or just need a quick manicure.
If you want to get a salon-worthy at-home manicure, you’ll need to start with the right tools. The basics will be a nail clipper, a nail file, a cuticle pliers and a pusher. But you can also branch out into a buffer, a pair of scissors, and maybe even things you need for your feet, like foot files. And if you really want to treat yourself, you can also keep some cuticle oilsoak nails and other nail treatment on hand. You may not even miss having your nails professionally done when you already have everything you need in the comfort of your own home.
To help you get your nails done at home, I’ve compiled a list of some of the best nail tools below.
