Manucurist's Glossy Booster Duo is touted as an at-home alternative to a Japanese manicure, so I put it to the test

A close-up of Digital Beauty Writer, Naomi Jamieson's hand seen touching the Manucurist Glossy Booster Duo, on a blue striped bedsheet, alongside a smaller picture of her nails, with the duo applied and the words "tried and tested"/ in a cream template.

If you too have been influenced by all these au naturel manicures but feel like your nails aren't in the best nick, Manucurist's Glossy Booster Duo is the answer - having transformed my dry post-gel nails in minutes.

So far, there has indeed been a running theme throughout the 2026 nail trends. Subtle and sheer nail polishes have been in high demand, as have more natural treatments like the popular Japanese manicure (and Japanese pedicure, for that matter), which features no polish at all but still leaves your nails shining. Personally, I love a bit of colour on my nails and am partial to a gel set, but lately, I have found myself gravitating towards these very clean and soft finishes. Especially after seeing so many celebs also opting for similar barely-there looks over the last few months. The only issue? My natural nails aren't exactly in great shape.