Christmas Gift Guide 2018

Sit tight folks, it's a long post today. For the first time ever I bring you my Christmas Gift Guide! 

There is a wide variety of products in here, for those who love a bit of elegance, or for those who want to do gel nails at home (or remove them), or those looking to bring a bit of extra sparkle to their Christmas. I hope you like the products I have chosen to show you, I hope there is something in here for all nail lovers. 

Name: Sensational Super Deluxe Gel Starter Kit

What is it: Everything you need to do gel nails at home, includes 10 colours, glitter, LED nail lamp, polish remover, Sensational bag, cleanser, top and base coat, lint wipes, buffer and manicure stick.

Where can you buy it? Argos 

Price: £149.99 

Name: Barry M - Glitter Cream Palette 

What is it: A multipurpose eye, face and body glitter palette without the need for glue or primer. Featuring six shades in a wide array of colours. Wear it to the Christmas party, or give it as a gift to those who love a bit of glitz and glamour. 

Where can you buy it? Barry M, Boots, Superdrug

Price: £5.99 

Name: CND Vinylux Night Moves Collection

What is it: Long wearing, gel-effect polish in four shades: Kiss of Fire, Bellini, After Hours, Soiree Strut. Great for those who love a long-lasting manicure with no fuss. 

Where can you buy it? Nail Polish Direct

Price: RRP £9.99 each but currently £5.91 on Nail Polish Direct, or RRP £40 for the whole collection, currently £21.21 on Nail Polish Direct

Name: Red Carpet Manicure - Colour Dip Colour By Me Kit 

What is it: This kit allows you to mix your own custom nail colours using the Color Dip powders, which can last up to 21 days. Prep, dip and activate for a salon-worthy finish. Includes 4 empty mixing jars, 3 mixing spatulas and 6 colours. 

Note: You will also need the Base Coat, Top Coat, and Activator, which can be bought separately. 

Where can you buy it? Red Carpet Manicure, Look Fantastic, Beauty Expert 

Price: RRP £49.99 but currently £28.00 on the RCM website

Name: Mavala Christmas Trios

What is it: A trio of Mavala colours, there are four options this Christmas, with this being Black Cherry, Elle & Milano. 

Where can you buy it? Look Fantastic, Feel Unique, John Lewis

Price: £14.99 

Name: Mavala - Wellness Packs

What is it: Mavala wellness packs are available in sets of Protecting, Nourishing and Replenishing. 

Where can you buy it? Look Fantastic, Mankind, Beauty Expert

Price: £16.95

Name: Leighton Denny - Modern Bohemia Collection 

What is it: Six eclectic Autumn/Winter shades inspired by bohemian nostalgia. 

Where can you buy it? Leighton Denny, Marks and Spencer

Price: £12 each

Name: Kure Bazaar polishes

What is it: Premium nail polishes using natural ingredients such as bamboo and Vitamin E, to strengthen and repair nails. 90% natural and 10-free. 

Where can you buy it? Naturisimo, Love Lula

Price: £15 each

Name: Stylfile - Gel Polish Remover Kit

What is it: Everything you need to remove gel polish safely at home. Includes 5 finger clips, 10 toe clips, 400ml acetone, zebra file, 3 bamboo sticks and instructions. 

Where can you buy it? Argos

Price: £19.99

Name: Ardell Nail Addict kits. 

What is it: Six different press on nail kits to suit your every mood. Great for Christmas party season or for those who want an easy alternative to the salon. 

Where can you buy it? Superdrug

Price: RRP £10.95 each, currently £7.30 in Superdrug

Name: Nailberry Nail Polish

What is it: 12-free, vegan, cruelty free, long wear and high shine polish. Developed to deliver a healthier manicure with no compromise.

Where can you buy it? Nailberry, John Lewis, Feel Unique 

Price: £14.50 each

Name: Essie - Concrete Glitters Collection

What is it: Bring a bit of extra sparkle to a loved-ones Christmas (or your own) with these six crushed crystal polishes. 

Where can you buy it? Boots, Superdrug 

Price: £7.99 each

And finally, I couldn't write a gift guide without my holy grail product. I use it on every manicure and I swear by it. My nails last up to 2 weeks without chipping when wearing this so it deserves a special mention.

Name: Seche Vite Topcoat

What is it: Dry-fast topcoat that leaves nails silky, stronger and resistant to chipping and peeling.

Where can you buy it? Amazon, Boots, Look Fantastic, John Lewis 

Price: RRP £10.95, currently £5.49 on Amazon

All products in this post were gifted but all opinions are entirely my own and I would not include products I don't genuinely like