Gelous is New Zealand's first DIY UV/LED Gel Nail Polish brand with thousands of happy customers across New Zealand, Australia and the rest of the world.

Our Gel Nail Polish applies just like regular nail polish, but lasts over two weeks without fading, peeling or chipping. No waiting around for your nails to dry or worrying about smudges—they’re hard and perfectly set the moment they’re cured under the Gelous UV/LED Gel Nail Lamp. Stacked up against a regular manicure, a Gelous mani lasts longer, feels stronger, and boasts an unparalleled shine. As an added bonus, Gelous products are cruelty-free, vegan, non-toxic (10-free), high-quality and affordable—kind to your nails, your wallet and the planet.

Getting started is easy with our all-inclusive Starter Packs and Starter Kits. Each kit includes step-by-step instructions, high-quality Manicure Tools, stunning Gel Nail Polishes, and our reliable Gel Nail Lamp—everything you need to create salon-quality nails at home.

These all-inclusive kits are complete with step-by-step instructions, high-quality Manicure Tools, stunning Gel Nail Polishes and a reliable Gel Nail Lamp, giving you everything you need to bring your dream DIY manicures to life. Already have some of the essentials? You can shop all our products individually to expand your collection.

All orders are dispatched every business day from our New Zealand and Australian warehouses via NZ Post, Australia Post, or DHL, so your Gelous goodies arrive fast.

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For a flawless at-home UV/LED Gel Nail Polish application, the most important step is proper nail preparation. This ensures your manicure lasts as long as possible while protecting your natural nails. Begin by applying Cuticle Remover to soften the skin, then gently push back your cuticles with an Orangewood Cuticle Stick or Cuticle Pusher. If necessary, trim any dead skin with Cuticle Nippers, shape your nails with Nail Clippers and a 180 Grit Nail File, and buff the nail surface until it looks dull—paying extra attention to the sides and cuticle area to help prevent lifting.

Use a Dust Brush to sweep away dust, then wash and dry your hands thoroughly. Wear Anti-UV Gloves to protect your skin from UV exposure, or Apply sunscreen 15–30 minutes before continuing.

Next, wipe each nail with a Lint Free Wipe soaked in Gel Nail Polish Remover or use a Pure Acetone Wipe to remove oils and dehydrate the nail plate. If you’re using pH Bond or Nail Primer, apply a thin coat of each and let them air dry for 60 seconds.

Once your prep is complete, it’s time to apply the Gel Nail Polish. Start with a Base Coat layer, followed by an optional Builder Gel layer, 2-3 layers of Colour Coat, and finally a Top Coat layer. Each layer of Nail Gel cures in just 60 seconds under the Gelous UV/LED Lamp. For additional guidance and expert advice on creating long-lasting gel manicures and pedicures, visit our How It Works or Frequently Asked Questions pages where you'll discover plenty of helpful tips and tricks.

When it’s time to remove your Gel Nail Polish, start by gently buffing the nail surface with your Gelous Nail File or 240 Grit Sanding Band to remove the shiny Top Coat. Then, cover each nail with a Lint Free Wipe soaked in Gel Nail Polish Remover, or a Pure Acetone Wipe, clipping in place with the Nail Polish Removal Clips. Leave it for 15 minutes, then gently remove the Gel Polish with your Removal Tool or Orangewood Cuticle Sticks.

For a faster removal of Gel Nail Polish, confident users can use the E-File Pen. Pair it with a 240 Grit Sanding Drill Bit for natural nails or stronger bits such as the Typhoon or Barrel Ball Drill Bits for manicures that include Builder Gel.

To complete your gel manicure, massage Cuticle Oil into your nails and skin to nourish, strengthen and protect. Our Cuticle Oils are available in a range of sweet, floral, and fruity fragrances, and are specially formulated to leave your nails and cuticles revitalised and healthy.

Vew our complete Application, Removal and Storage Guides for all your gel manicure needs.

For the perfect gel manicure, start with essential nail prep. Gently push back your cuticles, file your nails to your desired shape and give the surface a buff. Next, dehydrate your nails by wiping them with a Pure Acetone Wipe, or Nail Polish Remover, then apply pH Bond and Nail Primer if desired.

Once your nails are prepped, it’s time to apply your Gel Nail Polish. Start by applying a thin layer of Base Coat, followed by optional Builder Gel, then 2-3 Colour Coats, finishing with a Top Coat. Cure each coat for 60 seconds under the UV/LED Gel Nail Lamp. 

After the final cure, the surface will be fully hardened—no smudging, no waiting—leaving you with a manicure that lasts longer, feels stronger, and shines like nobody’s business. Gel nail perfection, made easy.

Gelous Gel Nail Polish works by curing under specific wavelengths of light. When Gelous Gel Nail Polish is exposed to the 365+405nm wavelengths emitted by the Gelous Gel Nail Lamp, it undergoes a curing process that transforms the liquid gel into a strong, long-lasting coating. Our Gel Nail Lamp uses 30 dual-wave LEDs designed to last up to 50,000 hours, curing faster and more safely than traditional UV bulbs. Each formula is tailored to cure perfectly at these exact wavelengths, ensuring a smooth, effective, and safe application every time.

For full step-by-step instructions, view our Application Guides, Removal Guides, Storage Guides and more here.

For full step-by-step instructions, view our Application, Removal and Storage Guides.

Starter Kits & Packs

If you’re new to the gel manicures, our convenient Gel Nail Polish Starter Kits are the perfect choice. Choose from our Basic Kit, Essentials Kit, Starter Kit, Super Starter Kit, or Ultimate Kit. These popular kits include UV/LED Nail Lamps, Base Coats, Top Coats, Colour Coats of your choice, and manicure tool packs. Upgrade your gel manicure kit with Rubber Base Coat, Specialty Gel Nail Polishes and Rubber Top Coat, or add-on pH Bond, Nail Primer, Builder Gel and Nail Polish Remover. You'll have everything you need to kickstart your at-home gel manicure journey.

Gel Nail Polish Colours

Discover over 300+ Gel Nail Polish colours to suit every season, occasion, and style. Choose shades perfect for Summer, Winter, Spring, Autumn, as well as special collections for Festivals, Parties, Christmas, Halloween, Valentine’s Day, and New Year’s. Our curated colour ranges include Black, White, Blue, Green, Glitter, Metallic, Grey, Neon, Nude, Brown, Orange, Yellow, Pink, Red, Purple, Velvet, Fluoro, Temperature-Changing, Thermal, Bright, French Manicure, Sheer, Pastel, Blooming Gel, Builder in a Bottle, Rubber Base Coats, and Rubber Top Coats. Purchase individually or save with our Gel Nail Polish Bundle deals.

Our range covers every style, from Black, White, Blue, Green, Glitter, Metallic, Grey, Neon, Nude, Brown, Orange, Yellow, Pink, Red, and Purple, to Velvet,Fluro, Temperature-Changing, Thermal, Bright, French Manicure, Sheer, Pastel, Blooming, Builder Gel in a Bottle, Rubber Base Coats and Rubber Top Coats. Buy individually, or save with our Gel Nail Polish Bundle deal.

Nail Art Supplies

Get creative with nail art using our Nail Art Tools, including Nail Art Brushes, Dust Brushes, Dotting Tools, Silicone Tools, Resin Nail Art Palettes, Swatch Sticks and Swatch Wheels.

Add instant style with Rhinestones, Pearls, Gems, Metallic Leaf Foils, Nail Transfers, or Nail Stickers in colours like gold, silver, champagne, black, white, pink, blue, green, and purple. Choose from patterns including hearts, flowers, henna, ocean, stars, moons, fruits, rainbows, snakes, and more.

Chrome Powder

Create the latest nail trends from home with our stunning range of high-shine Chrome Powders. Choose from Holographic Chrome Powder, Aurora Chrome Powder, Mirror Chrome Powder, and Glaze Chrome Powder—perfect for adding an ultra-reflective finish to any gel manicure. Recreate the viral Hailey Bieber ‘Glazed Donut’ nails using our White Glaze Chrome Powder, or experiment with bold metallic looks that turn heads.

French Tips

For a timeless, effortlessly sophisticated gel manicure look, try French tips, featuring crisp white tips on a natural sheer Gel Nail Polish base. Simplify your application with our French Nail Tip Guides and Silicone Nail Stamper, designed to help you achieve flawless French tips with ease and precision.

E-File Pen & Drill Bits

Save time on removal while enjoying complete control over the process with our E-File Pen. Whether you're prepping the nail plate, tidying cuticles, debulking Builder Gelor removing Gel Nail Polish layers, this product is a must-have. With high-quality Drill Bits including the Typhoon Ceramic Drill Bit, Barrel Ball Ceramic Drill Bit, Cuticle Ceramic Drill Bit, Tapered Barrel Ceramic Drill Bit, Sanding Drill Bit, Small Sanding Drill Bit, Cuticle Diamond Drill Bit, Cuticle Polisher Diamond Drill Bit, you'll find it easier and faster than ever to create salon-quality gel manicures at home.

Gel Manicure Tools

Experience easy, professional-quality at-home Gel Nail Polish application and removal with our extensive range of DIY Gel Manicure Tools. Choose from essentials like Nail Polish Remover Pens, Lint Free Wipes, Dust Brushes, Nail Files, and Orangewood Cuticle Sticks, as well as Manicure and Pedicure Removal Clips, Nail Painting Finger Rests, and Pedicure Toe Separators. For safe and effective removal, explore our Gel Nail Polish Gel Nail Polish Removal Tools, Gelous Gel Nail Polish Remover, Cuticle Pusher, Nail Clippers and Cuticle Nippers. Repair and strengthen with our Fibre Gel Nail Repair, and nourish your nails and hands between manicures with Gelous Cuticle Oil and Aromatherapy Co Hand Cream.

If you are a new user of Gel Nail Polish, please don’t be disheartened if your first few manicures don’t last as long as expected. There are many tips and tricks to applying Gel Nail Polish that make the difference between a long-lasting application and an application that doesn’t last long enough (i.e. chips easily or peels). Often, new users of Gel Nail Polish make small mistakes during the application process that cause premature chipping or peeling. Once you've mastered your Gel Polish application, you'll enjoy flawless, long-lasting manicures time and time again. Practice really does make perfect!

Please be patient, read our Application Guide carefully, and take note of our tips and tricks.

• Always use Gelous Base Coat, Colour Coat, Top Coat, and Gel Nail Lamp together. Our Gel Nail Polish and UV/LED Gel Nail Lamp are specially formulated to be fully compatible, with the lamp emitting at 365+405nm to ensure a safe and effective cure. While this dual-wavelength setup is common, we strongly advise against mixing brands—such as using other polishes with our lamp or vice versa—as they may not be properly compatible. Incompatibility can result in under-curing, which may lead to poor wear or even cause damage to your nails or skin.
• Ensure you address weak nails. If your nails are naturally weak or bend easily, Gel Nail Polish may not hold properly and can crack or lift. Start by applying a layer of Rubber Base Coat to add flexibility and help the Gel Polish adhere. If additional strength is needed, apply one or two thin coats of Builder Gel. As your nails grow longer, you can also build an apex with Builder Gel to improve structure and enhance durability.
• Nail prep is very important and will directly influence the longevity of your mani or pedi. Without it, your Gel Polish may not adhere properly, leading to premature lifting or chipping. Apply Cuticle Remover to help loosen any overgrown cuticle and the eponychium—the small strip of skin that can sit on the nail near the base. Gently push it back with a Cuticle Pusher, or Orangewood Cuticle Stick. Trim your nails, then take your time to gently buff the nail surface using the fine side of the Nail File, removing any shine. 
• Make sure to clean your nails thoroughly after buffing, as any residual buffing dust, oil or other contaminants will reduce adhesion of the gel and affect the longevity. Brush away buffing dust with the Dust Brush, then clean your nails by applying Gel Nail Polish Remover to a Lint Free Wipe, or using a Pure Acetone Wipe to thoroughly clean the surface of your nails. Pay attention to the area under your nails and around the cuticles. This removes dust and oils while dehydrating the nail bed, giving the Base Coat a clean surface to adhere to.
• Apply pH Bond to dehydrate the nail plate, followed by a thin layer of Nail Primer to ensure maximum adhesion.
• Don’t apply your coats of Gel Nail Polish too thick and make sure they are an even thickness. Pay attention to the cuticles and the sides, as this is where Gel Polish can get thicker if you have too much Gel Nail Polish on the brush. To achieve a thin application, remove excess Gel Nail Polish from the brush by circling it around the inside of the bottle neck, pressing it off.
• Cap every coat of Gel Nail Polish by running the brush horizontally over the free edge of your nail. View capping diagram here. If you have shorter nails, start each coat by using a Nail Art Brush or the tip of your bottle brush to cap the free edge.
• When applying, start in the middle of the nail then ‘push’ the Gel Nail Polish gently towards the cuticle without it touching. It is important to leave a thin gap between the edge of the Gel Nail Polish and your cuticle when applying. If the Gel Nail Polish is applied to the cuticle, it can separate and lift as your nail plate grows. Aim to avoid getting any Gel Nail Polish on your skin or cuticle, however if you do, remove it with an Nail Polish Remover Pen, Orangewood Cuticle Stick, Nail Art Brush or Silicone Tool before curing. 
• In terms of aftercare, avoid washing dishes or using cleaning products without gloves, use Cuticle Oil regularly to help your nails looking fresh for longer. If you get a snag, file this down so it does not catch and cause further damage.

Yes—Gelous Gel Nail Polish is 10-free, meaning it’s free from 10 harmful chemicals often found in nail products, and it’s vegan and cruelty-free. When applied and removed correctly, it won’t damage your natural nails. To keep nails healthy, avoid painting Gel Polish on your skin and resist picking at your polish, as this can peel away layers of your natural nail.

To ensure safe, thorough curing, always use the complete Gelous system: Gelous Base Coat, Gelous Colour Coat, and Gelous Top Coat, each cured with the Gelous UV/LED Gel Nail Lamp.

For best results, follow our Application Guide and Removal Guide, and use our Builder Gel and Nail Care products for added strength and protection.

Absolutely! Gelous Starter Kits are perfect for beginners and include everything you need for your first at-home gel manicure. We provide step-by-step guides and plenty of video tutorials to help you along the way. Our customer service team is always happy to answer questions, and our Facebook Community Group is a great place to get tips, inspiration, and advice from fellow gel nail lovers.

Yes—to achieve a long-lasting, salon-quality gel manicure, it’s essential to use the complete Gelous system. This includes the Gelous Base Coat, Gelous Colour Coat, and Gelous Top Coat, each cured using the Gelous UV/LED Gel Nail Lamp.

Skipping key steps like the Base Coat or Top Coat, or trying to dry your nails without the Gel Nail Lamp, can lead to poor results and may even cause damage to your nails or skin.

Our Gel Nail Lamp uses 365+405nm dual-wavelength technology, meaning it emits two specific wavelengths of UV light to perfectly activate the photoinitiators in Gelous Gel Nail Polish. Each Gelous formula is carefully developed to cure at these exact wavelengths, ensuring safe, thorough, and even curing every time.

Although 365+405nm is a widely supported curing specification, we strongly advise against mixing brands—whether that's using other polishes with our lamp, or our polish with another lamp. Mismatched products may lead to incomplete curing, poor wear, or potential nail damage.

For the best results and optimal safety, always use the full Gelous system—expertly formulated to work together.