I like doing gels at home because one it’s easy and two of course it’s long lasting. I leave it on until it starts to lift and then I just peel it off- usually after 9-12 days. Everything is long lasting I’ve had my base and topcoat gel set thousand 17 and I still don’t need new ones… Mine gel lamp has also lasted! Great gift!! CND is the best, long lasting polish. No UV lamp needed with it. gelpolish diynails diygelnails pinkwhitegel giftguide affordablegifts practicalgifts giftsunder50 LTKunder50 LTKHoliday LTKGiftGuide