As thoughtful as it is to gift a spa or salon certificate on Christmas, there's something even more special about giving the beauty queen in your life the tools to primp herself for years to come! If you're shopping for a French tip fanatic this holiday season and are looking for something other than the usual air-dry nail paints, consider adding this TikTok-trending macaron-shaped nail kit to your cart.
At the intersection of beauty and tech is Le Mini Macaron: A handy nail brand known for its quick and easy at-home manis courtesy of a portable macaron lamp. While any of their adorable gel nail sets would make a great holiday gift, the Le Mini Macaron Limited Edition 12 Days of Nails Advent Calendar should be at the top of your list!
Gone are the days of watching paint dry (literally) at the nail salon, thanks to this genius gel kit that you can use from the comfort of your own home. The 2024 advent calendar features a festive Après Ski theme that's ideal for anyone like the Drummonds, all of whom make an annual trip to Vail for skiing, hiking, and lounging in cabins.
As its title suggests, the deluxe set includes 12 days' worth of individually boxed nail products. Of course, the kit includes the iconic mini LED lamp in pink for all your curing needs, as well as a gel topcoat and six mini gel polishes in shades like "Chalet Latte" (chocolate brown) and "Sugar Cookie" (light pink with silver sparkles).
Then, there are all the prep products needed for a salon-ready manicure, including a sanding block, double-sided nail files, and ten manicure prep pads. To finish off your dazzling holiday manicure is a sheet of festive nail stickers and gold chrome powder. Think: tiny snowflakes, ornaments, and holly that pair perfectly with the wintry polishes. Once you're done with this set of nails, you'll be happy to find 20 soak-off gel removal wraps to take you back to your natural nails without the hassle or damage.
If the cute and clever products in the kit aren't enough to sell you on this advent calendar, the snowflake and Christmas tree-covered keepsake box—ideal for storing all your manicure tools—will have you toes-tally obsessed. It's the perfect pampering product that serves as a gift for her or even a gift for yourself!
Nitya Rao is the editorial assistant at The Pioneer Woman, covering stories ranging from food, fashion, beauty, lifestyle, news, and more.