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    We're nailing it this season with this DIY gel manicure kit (at least until salons open again)

    We're not cheating on our nail tech, we swear

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    With various parts of the UK locked down, dreams of professionally buffed cuticles and festive nail art seem to be out of the picture for some as nail salons have shut in tier two and three areas. 

    We’re going to give it a shot and try to do our nail techs proud, as Amazon is offering 27% off a SUNUV UV Nail Lamp to make at-home shellac manicures easy as pie.

    With over 440 reviews and a 4.5 star rating on Amazon, it has various timer settings, an in-built temperature control system and claims to dry at double speed.

    SUNUV UV Led Nail Lamp - was £47.99, now £35.19 | Amazon (27% off)

    SUNUV UV Led Nail Lamp - was £47.99, now £35.19 | Amazon (27% off)

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    You can use the UV lamp with any UV and LED nail polishes and - what do you know - Amazon’s also offering Black Friday beauty deals on gel polishes.

    While we can’t wait till the day we can slip back into a salon chair, we’ll do our best to be our own strong, independent nail technicians till then. 

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