(Image: Zoe Cripps)With the cost of living on the rise, many are choosing to forgo their favourite salon treatments in a bid to save some pennies. But when it comes to DIY beauty treatments like hair dyeing, the results can sometimes be less than desirable. However, I thought that with a bit of practice, I could master the art of the at-home manicure. So, a year ago, I decided to ditch my regular salon appointments and start doing my own nails. I quickly realised that I was spending a minimum of £70 a month on my nails that’s at least £840 a year, and probably closer to £1,000 when you factor in the occasional nail art or acrylic fix. It dawned on me that I’d rather put that money towards a house deposit, so I invested in a Mylee gel starter kit. Fast forward a year, and I’ve saved well over £1,000 by learning to do my own nails. I have no intention of returning to salon manicures (unless it’s for a special occasion). Since purchasing the starter kit, I’ve mainly used Mylee gels as they’re compatible with the lamp included in the kit, but I’ve been itching to try out some new, non-neutral shades, reports the Mirror. It seems Mylee heard my wishes, as they’ve just launched a Selection Box Advent Calendar packed with a variety of shades and accessories for trendy manicures. Available for £55 here, the 12-day calendar features limited-edition colours and soon-to-be-released nail products.
Mylee’s Selection Box Advent Calendar
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Some of the DIY nails Zoe has done at home
(Image: Zoe Cripps)
Here’s what you’ll find inside Mylee’s Selection Box Advent Calendar: 2x Classic Gels 2x Cat Eye Gels 1x Spotlight Gel 2x Nail Art Markers 2x Cat Eye Magnets 1x Builder Gel 1x Iridescent Flake No-Wipe Top Coat 1x Scrunchie 1x Cuticle Oil Pen If you don’t mind a few spoilers, some of the standout items include a Nativity Spotlight Gel Polish – a festive gel polish in a rich, spotlight-worthy shade, and a Snow Globe Builder Gel an exclusive gel with a unique wintery finish, perfect for crafting your festive nail designs. You’ll also receive a Cat Eye Quartz Magnetic Gel Polish a magnetic gel polish that creates a stunning quartz effect for a mesmerising cat-eye look, and a Gingerbread Cuticle Oil Pen to nourish and hydrate your cuticles with a festive gingerbread scent. Looking for other beauty advent calendars? We highly recommend checking out ASOS’ Face + Body 25 Day Advent Calendar for 2024. With high-shine lip glosses, dreamy pillow spritzers, and TikTok-famous blushes, you’ll be glowing this festive season – especially after saving 76% on some of your favourite brands.Story SavedYou can find this story in  My Bookmarks.Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right.Follow OK! MagazineFacebookTwitterMore OnBeautyShoppingChristmas
