Kmart shoppers rave about $6 DIY gel polish kit: 'Looks actually professional'

Get ready to elevate your manicure without breaking the bank because Kmart continues to slay the day away, this time with a game-changing gel nail polish that's causing quite the stir among shoppers. The buzz began when one thrilled mum took to the Kmart Mums Australia Facebook page to showcase her picture-perfect nails, accompanied by a glowing review of the retailer's OXX Cosmetics Gel Nail Polish.

"Absolutely loving the $6 gel polish," she gushed. "This is my second time using it and it is so easy to apply and stands up to daily wear and tear really well. Definitely recommend giving it a go. I mean just look at that glitter, 2 coats of the liquid gold and I am in love."

"Looks actually professional," one group member praised.

But she's not alone in her discovery. It seems like mums everywhere have caught on to this $6 nail win, with others chiming in to share their own experiences.

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"I've had mine on for 2 weeks now, I'm pretty rough on them as I work in retail and they're only just now starting to wear, but love them," one user exclaimed.

Meanwhile, another couldn't resist the urge to splurge, commenting, "Take my money!"

Beauty pros weigh in

But what's truly impressing the masses is the quality and longevity of the polish.

"I've done my toes," shared another group member, "found that I had to put under the UV light a few times, but they have lasted a month."

"They are a bargain at $6," one shopper noted. "My Kmart has sold out very quickly."

Even beauty professionals were impressed by the results. "I'm a beauty therapist and was wandering the aisles of Kmart and saw these," one user revealed. "So far from my sample, the gold is quite nice."

"Yup, bloody awesome."

With easy-to-follow instructions and rave reviews on professional-looking results, it's clear that Kmart's gel nail kit is a winner, boasting over 20 vibrant colours like scarlet red and sky blue, as well as neutrals and shimmer tones.

The easy 3-step process cures in just 90 seconds, though a UV lamp is required for optimal results. Luckily, Kmart offers UV lamps for just $10, making it a convenient one-stop shop for anyone seeking stylish nails but not the big bill to match.

Nail the look for less

And when you consider that a professional gel manicure can cost a pretty penny, this $6 steal is a game-changer. Professional gel manicures come with a hefty price tag, ranging from $40 to $60 in suburban Sydney, so this $6 steal could save you a whopping 85-90%.

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And the perks don't end there. Removing the gel polish is a breeze too, as advised by one group member: "gently file the top a bit and then soak off with gel polish remover." This not only saves you time but also money, as gel polish removal in a nail salon starts at $15.

If you ask us, Kmart has really nailed it this time.

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