I can only assume the reason more people aren’t talking about Manucurist is the same reason I waited so long to try it — the Instagram ads seemed way too good to be true. If you haven’t already been haunted by said ads, here’s the promise: It’s an at-home manicure that’s as hard-wearing and long-lasting as gel, with polish that cures under a UV-minimizing LED light and a superfast removal process that doesn’t require any soaking or drilling. Big if true, so I’d been curious but skeptical for months and jumped at the chance when the brand agreed to send me their starter kit to try.