Salon vs At-Home Gel Nails: Cost Calculator

Australian salon gel manicures average about $58 a visit. Enter your numbers and see what a year of nails costs — versus doing it yourself.

What's in a proper starter kit?

Gel colours, base & top coat, and a UV-LED lamp — see our At-Home Gel Nails collection, plus press-ons if you'd rather skip the lamp entirely. Full walkthrough: the At-Home Gel Nails 101 guide.