Best manicure sets: For men, women and travelling on a budget

MANICURES are a luxury everyone deserves, but sometimes getting to a salon can be difficult – and expensive.

So what are the best manicure sets to give yourself a mini pamper when you can’t make it to the nail bar?

There are a whole host of manicure sets available on a budget.

Some more basic versions come complete with clippers and nail files, while others go the extra mile and are accompanied by nail polishes, and even an LED lamp for your DIY gel nails.

But manicures are not only for women, as men often enjoy a spot of grooming.

Sun Selects have compiled the best manicure sets to cater for everyone’s needs.

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 1.  Best manicure set on a budget

Manicures can be expensive, especially when you are heading to a salon.

But if it is just a trim and shape up you are after, have faith in yourself and tame your talons with this nifty, miniature manicure set, which is complete with all the vital implements you need to get your nails in tip top condition.

From a nail file, tweezers, clippers and scissors all encased in a neat zip-up case, all for £5, what more could you want?

• Mini Manicure Set for £5 from Boots – buy here 

2.  Best manicure set for women

There is no better feeling than having your nails done, and with this affordable 10-piece set you can achieve just that at a fraction of the cost.

Keiby Citom is a well-respected brand int he beauty industry, and this nail kit lives up to their reputation.

The full set comes with rose gold instruments, including clippers for finger nails and toe nails, as well as scissors, nail file, a dead skin fork and nail cleaner, as well as props for facial care too, all of which are encased in this dinky PU leather case, so you will never be without your beauty essentials.

• (AD) Manicure Set Professional Nail Clippers Kit for £7.99 from Amazon – buy here 

3.  Best manicure set for men

Women are not the only ones who enjoy a manicure or pedicure from time to time.

For men who enjoy grooming but want to maintain their looks themselves, or are perhaps slightly fearful about venturing into a nail salon, will love this masculine set.

The Modern Man set has the basic nail tools to help you on your way, and come in a trendy leather pouch to protect the items, all for under £5 – bargain!

• Modern Man Manicure Set for £4.95 from Rex London – buy here 

4.  Best gel manicure set with a lamp

Gel manicures, shellac and acrylic nails are a huge hit for beauty buffs, and are highly sought after for those who want a longer lasting manicure.

But you don’t always have to visit a salon to get your full set done – cue SensatioNail’s Gel Starter Kit.

This affordable set is just the ticket who want to try their hand at nail art, as this comes with an LED lamp to cure and set your nails in 30 seconds, a nail file, as well as a gel cleanser, primer, a base coat and nail varnish.

The added bonus is it can be used for a manicure as well as pedicure too.

• SensatioNail Scarlet Red Gel Starter Kit for £37.49 from Argos – buy here 

5.  Best mini gel manicure set

While we may love a gel manicure, perhaps you do not have enough room in your home for the larger sized lamp, or may even want to take it on holiday with you in case of any mishaps with your mani, which is why Le Mini Macaron is the perfect purchase.

This set comes complete with a miniature gel lamp, which will set each finger individually, as well as the gel polish, base coat and top layer, nail file and cuticle stick.

Plus with Christmas around the corner it will make for the perfect gift, or stocking filler.

• Le Mini Macaron Gel Manicure Kit for £33 from LookFantastic – buy here

6.  Best travel manicure set

There is nothing worse than going on holiday, or being on a journey and breaking a nail, which is why a travel-size nail kit is a vital part to include when packing.

This nifty set is suitable for men and women as it has the nail essentials to sort out any nail issues, all encased in a tan leather case.

• (AD) Small Travel Manicure Set For Men & Women for £13.99 from Amazon – buy here

We’ve designed Sun Selects to help you to find the best products that won’t break the bank.

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