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All in all, Chillhouse's Forever Wear nail polish is an excellent gel alternative if you're looking for a manicure that lasts, but don't have the patience for real gels and their annoying removal process. The color and top coat are $12 each, which is a great value considering your average salon mani costs nearly double that these days.

With the warmer weather meaning many of of will soon be wearing sandals, our beauty editor – and qualified nail technician – put this new at-home builder gel formula to the test