The 12 Best UV Nail Lamps for At-Home Manicures

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It’s time for your at-home manicure to level up. The DIY manicure has never been more popular, but if you’re missing the long-lasting effects of a gel manicure, consider a UV nail lamp as your next big beauty purchase.

Salon pros use UV and LED lights to cure gel nail polish and skip dry time. With handy features like one-touch buttons, automatic shut-off, and timer setting options, these lamps are perfect for achieving a salon-level manicure in the comfort of your own home.

Keep in mind that your hands will be exposed to UV rays, so remember to protect your skin and apply sunscreen beforehand. Ahead, shop the best UV lamps for at-home manicures.

1 Mahli UV/LED Nail Dryer

Powered by a USB cable, this UV lamp is compact and portable enough for traveling. At $15, it’s a steal for a lamp that comes with “no complaints” and “exactly as described” according to reviews. 

2 48W UV LED Nail Dryer Light for Gel Nails

Dry time is a breeze thanks to 48W high power LED beads designed for even and quick gel curing.  The large opening allows up to five fingernails or toenails to be dried at once.

3 DIY Gel Manicure Kit w/ LED Nail Dryer Lamp

Is there anything cuter than this mini UV lamp shaped like a macaron? This kit comes with a mini gel polish, cuticle stick, nail file, and remover wraps. 

4 Red Carpet Manicure Ultra Cure 30 LED Light

Doing your nails means carving out some time for yourself, but that doesn’t mean you want to wait forever for them to dry. Let us introduce you to this LED Light that cures all your fingers or toes in 30 seconds.

5 Aevo 48 W UV LED Nail Lamp

If nail art is your thing, try this handy nail lamp complete with a phone stand for watching tutorials. The large display timer makes it easy to keep track of curing while you copy and paint. 

6 OPI Dual Cure LED Light Uv Gel Nail Polish Curing Lamp

The nail pros at OPI created this salon-favorite lamp using two different light frequencies, a spacious drying chamber, and LG technology. The price tag is worth the professional-grade results. 

7 LED Light Lamp Version 2

CND’s sleek nail lamp is a new and improved version that boasts preset controls for each gel manicure step, no-fail bulbs, and acetone resistance. It’s also designed for easy pedicures, thanks to its removable base plates.  

8 UV Nail Dryer 72W

Bypass buttons with the automatic sensors of this popular Amazon pick. An extra spacious drying chamber allows both hands to be cured at the same time by 36 high power LED bulbs. 

9 UV LED Mini Portable Curing Light

Don’t let this mini nail lamp fool you. While you can tote it anywhere thanks to its compact size, it’s still powerful and surely gets the job done. Plus, it comes at an incredibly affordable price.

10 Red Carpet Manicure Pro30 LED Light

The ergonomic design of this nail lamp allows ultimate relaxation while curing. Sit back and let the 30 second one-touch timer do all the work. 

11 Gelish Harmony 36W Quick Curing LED Lamp

Marked as Amazon’s Choice in nail lamps, this powerful LED lamp cures your nails in just 30 seconds. A reviewer confirms, “This is the best LED nail curing light. It cures your nails very quickly. It does cost a bit more than some of the other products out there but you’re getting a professional quality product so it’s definitely worth the cost.”

12 MelodySusie UV LED Nail Lamp 48W

With a strong 48W light, this lamp also features thoughtful details that’ll make your mani or pedi that much easier. Take it from one reviewer, “It is powerful and cures fast yet it does not give that burning/hot feeling on my hands. I also like that it has a sensor so you can place both hands at a time and you don’t have to press anything for the light to turn on.”

Ariana Yaptangco Social Media & Beauty Editor Ariana Yaptangco oversees all #content across ELLE’s social media platforms and covers beauty news.

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