Starter Kit - HEMA & TPO-Free | Customisable

Not at all. The Gelous Starter Kits are designed for complete beginners, with everything you need included. You get free access to Gelous Academy, where step-by-step video tutorials walk you through the entire process from prep to finish.

Thousands of our customers had never done gel nails before their first Gelous kit.

If you get stuck, our support team is available via live chat and email, and our 13,000+ member Facebook Community Group are always on hand to help.

With proper prep and application, most Gelous customers get over 2 weeks of chip-free wear.

Longevity depends on a few factors—how well you prep your nails, your application and your lifestyle. Gelous Academy walks you through the prep steps that make the biggest difference to how long your manicure lasts.

That's completely normal. Gel nails are a skill, and like anything new, it takes a little practice to get your prep and application just right. Most customers find their wear time improves significantly after their first few sets.

Gelous Academy is there to help you troubleshoot, and our support team and Facebook Community Group are always happy to help if you're not getting the results you expected.

No, when applied and removed correctly, Gel Nail Polish should not damage your natural nails. The most common cause of nail damage with any gel system is incorrect removal—peeling or forcing the Gel Polish off rather than removing it according to our instructions.

Gelous Academy covers safe removal step by step so you can protect your nails throughout. Our formula is also 10-free, vegan, and cruelty-free.

Yes. Gelous Gel Nail Polish is designed to be removed easily at home without the need for professional removal. Buff the nail surface with the rough side of your Nail File, then soak a Lint Free Wipe in Gel Nail Polish Remover, place it over your nail, and secure with a Removal Clip. Leave for 15 minutes, then gently push the Gel Polish off with an Orangewood Cuticle Stick.

Gelous Academy walks you through the full removal process step by step.

Yes, all our Starter Kits include everything you need to get started: a UV/LED Gel Nail Lamp, Base Coat, your choice of Colour Coat shade(s), Top Coat, and a Total Tool Pack with all the prep and removal tools. You also get a full-size Gel Nail Polish Remover free.

If you've completed Gelous Academy and your Starter Kit still isn't right for you, contact us within 30 days of purchase and we'll arrange a full refund.

Yes, when used as directed, the Gelous UV/LED Gel Nail Lamp is safe to use. The amount of UV exposure during a gel manicure is minimal. Research has confirmed that even weekly use is well below the threshold for potential skin damage, and the FDA views nail curing lamps as low risk when used as directed.

For extra peace of mind, you can apply sunscreen 15–30 minutes before curing or wear Anti-UV Gloves—just as you'd protect your skin from any UV source. This is a general best practice recommended for all gel nail lamps, not specific to ours.

More than you might think. Based on our survey of 10 Auckland nail salons, the average gel manicure with removal costs $77—adding up to over $2,000 a year if you're going every two weeks. A Gelous Starter Kit starts at $149, and with each Gel Nail Polish lasting approximately 40 manicures, each at-home manicure works out to around $3.70. Even adding in the cost of additional Gel Polishes, most customers save well over $1,000 in their first year.