I tried a $38 gel-manicure kit and compared it to my usual $110 professional gel set. In a time crunch, I could see why the at-home kit could be useful, but it's a lot of work. For quality alone, I'd ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. I tried doing my own gel manicure at home with a $38 kit. Some people would love this, but I'd rather pay more for a professional ...

When gel nails took the salon world by storm, it seemed to solve a seasoned manicure-lover's dilemma: a nail polish that lasts at least two weeks, no chipping, no weekly visit required and less time ...

Although I'm well-versed in getting my nails professionally manicured — I go every month and have tried everything from Russian manicures to artful press-on sets — I've never done my own gel polish.