Karlash Nail Repair Kit ($16, originally $19)

When there’s a broken or cracked nail emergency, save yourself a trip to the salon by busting out this trusty kit. Even more durable than acrylic, this gel powder dipping system doesn’t have a powerful smell like others. Just buff the nail to smooth the surface, brush the nail glue resin on evenly, and dip the nail in the powder. Our editor put this kit to the test and now relies on it whenever her manicure needs rescuing. For more details and photos, check out her Karlash Nail Repair Kit review.

Editor quote: “The first time I used this nail kit, it took me approximately five minutes to master, and it completely saved my manicure. I was able to repair a split in my thumb, repolish the nail, and continue business as usual without any issues. It worked so well, it kept the torn nail intact until the break had grown out enough that I could cut it down.” — JH