Beauty Nails Shoppers Are Blown Away by This Best-Selling, $5 Gel Top Coat That Leaves Nails “Hard and Strong” It makes at-home manicures “look professional.” By Kyra Surgent Kyra Surgent Instagram Twitter Kyra Surgent is an Amazon Ecommerce Writer for InStyle. She pitches and writes about the best fashion and beauty deals on Amazon. InStyle's editorial guidelines Published on May 7, 2023 @ 11:00PM Pin Share Tweet Email We independently evaluate all recommended products and services. If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. Learn more. Courtesy of Modelones. Photo: Courtesy of Modelones Let’s face it: Professional manicures can be pricey, time consuming, and even damaging to your nails. Recently, I’ve been trying to take a break from the salon, but, as someone who refuses to have naked nails, I’m in desperate need of an at-home solution. I’ve tried press-on tips, cured stickers, you name it — and, while some options have been impressive, I’m still in the market for a product that will make my regular polish last like a salon-quality mani. That’s why the latest addition to my Amazon cart is the best-selling Modelones Gel Nail Polish Top Coat, which is on sale for just $5. The customer-loved polish gives nails a high-shine finish, while making them hard, strong, and durable, like a traditional gel manicure does. It also protects the nail’s surface, preventing chipping and damage, and allowing polish to last at least 21 days, according to the brand. When it comes to application, the process is easy — apply a gel nail polish of your choice, cure each coat under a UV light (the brand’s best-selling lamp is sold separately for just $10), lock in the color with the best-selling top coat, and then cure your nails once more for a long-lasting manicure at a fraction of the cost of a salon appointment. Amazon Shop now: $5 (Originally $6); amazon.com With over 9,500 five-star ratings, the Modelones formula is Amazon’s number one best-selling nail polish top coat. And, after reading its rave reviews from customers, it’s clear why. One shopper said they “haven’t tried a better top coat yet,” adding that if you want your nails to “last and look professional, buy this.” A different reviewer said that if the top coat is applied properly, your manicure can last “over a month.” Plus, your nails will have a “salon-quality finish” and stay “super shiny” even after “multiple times at [the] pool or beach,” they said. Shoppers Call This $8 Strengthening Cream “Magic in a Jar” for Healing Weak, Brittle, and Cracked Nails Another shopper said they “get compliments all the time,” thanks to the top coat that keeps their nails “hard and strong.” And, a different person called the product the “shiniest” and “most durable” top coat they’ve used. If you’re new to doing your own nails like me, don’t worry — one reviewer said the polish is “extremely easy to use as [a] beginner.” Upgrade your at-home manicures and snag the Modelones Gel Nail Polish Top Coat while it’s still on sale for just $5 at Amazon. Shop More InStyle-Approved Picks Chanel’s New Glow-Boosting Skin Tint Makes Me Look Like I Just Had the Best Facial of My Life Amazon’s Hottest New Release Is This “Buttery Soft” Bodysuit That’s Up to 47% Off Right Now 77-Year-Old Shoppers Love This “Smooth and Very Comfortable” Wireless Bra That’s on Sale for $12 at Amazon