The 10 Best Nail Lamps To Perfect An At-Home Manicure

If you're a fan of gel nails, you've probably heard of Mylee which has a wide range of lamps, gel kits and nail varnishes to keep your mani in mint condition. We were lucky enough to get our hands on a Mylee The Full Works Set including a lamp, and nail varnishes. It's everything you could want for an at-home nail salon. It's a perfect LED lamp for both beginners and nail fanatics, with automatic curing timers for 15, 30 and 60 seconds. Mylee give a 50,000-hour lifespan and a 24-month warranty, so you're totally covered. There's a variety of colours from this gel brand too, so there's something for every nail out there. Gorgeous.

Mylee also offers a Full Works kit, which has everything you could need to become a gel nail professional. Including a set of polishes, top and base coat, nail polish remover, lint-free wipes and a lamp (of course), you'll be stocked up for good and can even have a go at doing your mate's manicures. We've tried it, and we definitely think it's worth the investment if you're looking for real salon quality.

Tried and tested by Natalie Corner, commerce content editor: 'The Mylee brand is well recognised within the nail industry, good quality, long-lasting products that you would be happy to see in your local nail salon. Mylee's gel kits are salon-standard and you will be happy to part with £129 considering the vast amount of kit that is included. "I was seriously impressed with the choice and consistency of nail colours, a nude tone for something classic, and bolder colours for if you’re looking to add a pop to your nails. The UV/LED lamp is also of supreme quality, a stylishly sleek black convex curing lamp it features a magnetic metal bottom that pops off if you need extra room to do your feet.'

New kids on the block, 14 Day Mani, swears by its high-quality, Hema-free and longstanding gel sets that will (actually) last you two weeks or more. This simple kit with everything you need included will get you kickstarted, including the LED digital lamp, which makes it the perfect choice for beginners in the realm of DIY manicures. A reviewer claimed this gel polish starter kit allowed her to have salon quality nails from the comfort of her own home.

Bluesky is another popular gel nail brand out there, and you can grab this lamp straight from Amazon, meaning if you have Prime you could get it pretty sharpish. Being both LED and UV means it will work for all gel polish consistencies, and it also has a 30-second and 60-second automatic timer. A fan of the product noted that they've been using this same lamp for the last five years, is lightweight and spacious for plenty of comfort.

If you want to paint your nails in the comfort of anywhere in your house, this rechargeable and cordless lamp could be the one for you. It has up to seven hours of UV and LED curing, as well as three auto-timing settings and a high or low setting. One to invest in if relaxing is your priority, a customer commented that this gel lamp 'stepped up their nail game'.

With motion detection and four settings to choose from, this Easkep is a great choice for those wanting to invest in a good quality gel nail lamp, with more of a mid-range price tag. The countdown LED screen on the top lets you know how much time is left and you can select 99, 60, 30 or ten seconds. It also comes in a cute purple or white sturdy case, and customers say it's a quick and efficient way to achieve a fresh set of nails in barely any time at all.

If you're looking for a more eco-friendly gel nail lamp, The Manucurist is definitely a choice you'll want to consider. Both vegan and cruelty-free, the brand prides itself on natural, eco alternatives. This lamp pairs with the brand's vegan gel polishes and is made for the eco-warriors out there, with one customer commenting that 'it's an amazing alternative to at home gel nail kits'.

If you're looking for a cheap nail lamp to get started with your gel nail journey, this budget option by LKE is available for less than £15. With the same strength as other options and a USB charging lead, you can get home manicures for less. This lamp works well for sensitive skin, with a delighted customer claiming the end result came out polished to perfection.

Sometimes, you don't want a huge lamp to take up space at home. When you're on the go, a compact gel nail lamp can come in handy to tidy up any chips or quickly paint your nails. This Aokitec mini lamp folds away for easy storage and also has automatic settings, which reviewers say make it light, practical and able to do the job anywhere.

It can be hard to switch up your traditions, especially with nails and make-up. If you're not totally sold on the gel nail life yet, you can test out gel manicures with this mini set from Le Mini Macaron. In a vampy maroon colour that's perfect for evening wear, the set comes with a mini LED lamp that fits onto one finger at a time. Slightly more time-consuming but it also comes in handy for portable touch-ups, according to reviewers.