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Everything Nails 💅🏻

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All of my absolute favourite things to do your nails at home on a budget
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Nail Prep

The most important step in doing your nails. Everything on this list is a banger and will help with retention.

 
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These are my fav for prepping my nails before application. My nails stay on for weeks because of these two products
Modelones Nail Primer, Professional Natural Nail Prep
 
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Personally the only cuticle remover I've used but it is amazing at removing dead skin
Blue Cross Cuticle Remover
 
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A more expensive nail dehydrator that one of my friends swears by
Mia Secret Acid Free Natural Nail Prep Dehydrator
 
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The matching primer to the nail dehydrator, on the more expensive side but worth it
Mia Secret XTRABOND No-Burn Acid-free Primer
 
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Acetone if you need to order it but honestly you can get this at Walmart or the Dollar Store for cheaper
Acetone Nail Polish Remover 473 ml / 16 oz
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I always go for 99% alcohol when doing my nails. You can probably find this at Walmart or the Dollar Store for cheaper
99% Isopropyl Alcohol

Glues/Builder Gel

All of my favourite glues and builder gels to achieved the perfect set of nails.

 
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Hands down the best nail glue for gel-x and full tip applications
Beetles Nail Glue
 
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Your nail gems and charms aren't going anywhere with this stuff
Makartt Nail Rhinestone Glue Gel
 
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Perfect for 3D designs
MIZHSE Solid Builder Gel
 
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Perfect for strengthening natural nails or using on top of extensions
Beetles Gel Nail Polish Builder Nail Gel
 
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Another great builder gel option
Modelones Builder Nail Gel
 
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Great nail glue for tips and press ons
Modelones Nail Glue
 
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If you prefer nail glue in these applicators this one is great for tips and press ons
Makartt Super Strong Nail Glue
 
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On the more expensive side but this is like cement glue for your nails. If you want your press ons to last up to a month you need this
Beauty Secrets Drip & Clog Proof Nail Glue

Top Coats/Base Coats

All of the Top Coats / Base Coats that I've tried and think are worth the money.

 
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A more expensive gel top coat but the absolute goat when it comes to top coats
KUPA GelFinity No Wipe Gel Top Coat
 
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Amazing affordable top coat and base coat. One of my faviourites among the Maychao
Beetles No Wipe Top Coat and Base Coat
 
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Another affordable top coat and base coat set that are worth the money
MAYCHAO No Wipe Gel Top Coat and Base Coat

Gel Nail Polish

My absolute hits for individual gel nail polish.

 
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The perfect red/burgandy colour
MAYCHAO Burgundy Gel Nail Polish
 
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This is my fav colour and it's stunning on the nails
MAYCHAO Sage Green Gel Nail Polish
 
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Pretty baby pink colour
MAYCHAO Soft Pink Gel Polish

Gel Nail Polish Sets

For the girlies that wanna buy sets of gel polish to grow your collection. Everything on this list is worth the money.

 
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Affordable gel nail polish set with all of the staple colours.
MAYCHAO Gel Nail Polish Set - Rainbow Series
 
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Another affordable gel nail polish set that I love
Beetles Gel Nail Polish - Easter Colours
 
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For the girlies that like to do nail art
Beetles Gel Polish Nail Art Gel Liner Nail Polish Set

Acrylic

The best acrylic and poly gel products for beginners and seasoned nail techs.

 
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Absolute perfect acrylic powder that's beginner friendly
Young Nails Acrylic Powders
 
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Hands down the best monomer I've used so far
Young Nails Monomer Nail Liquid For Acrylic Nails
 
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Amazing clear acrylic powder
Mia Secret Professional Acrylic Powder Clear
 
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Amazing beige acrylic powder
Mia Secret Cover Beige Acrylic Powder 2 Oz
 
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Amazing pink toned acrylic powder
Mia Secret Professional Pink Acrylic Powder
 
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Amazing rose toned acrylic powder
MIA SECRET Nails Acrylic Powder Rose
 
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Amazing white acrylic powder
Mia Secret White French Acrylic Powder
 
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This is a set of three amazing quality acrylic powders. You get beige, rose and pink
MIA Secret Cover Powder Pink/Beige/Rose
 
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Another great monomer option with varying sizes
Mia Secret Liquid Monomer

Tools

All of the tools you need for a fresh manicure from low price points to high.

 
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This is a perfect E-File for beginners and this is actually the one I reach for
MelodySusie Portable Electric Nail Drill
 
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Another great E-File option, this one is more powerful than the portable version
MelodySusie Professional Nail Drill 30000RPM
 
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Perfect tool set for manicures, it comes with everything you need
ZIZZON Manicure Set
 
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Perfect drill bit set for beginners, it comes with the bits you need for Russian manicures
13pcs Nail Drill Bits
 
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Everything you need for cuticle prep
6pcs Cuticle Drill Bit
 
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The best sanding bands with a wide range of grit types and you can purchase in large packs
MelodySusie Sanding Bands 60 - 240 Grit
 
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Smaller sanding bands perfect for near the cuticle/nail bed area
MelodySusie Small Sanding Bands
 
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You need lint free wipes when doing nails, it's essential. These are my fav ones
Lint Free Nail Wipes
 
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More lint free nail wipes but you get a bottle for alcohol with this set. Absolutley essential
Pink Lint Free Nail Wipes

Brushes

 
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Affordable human hair brushes for acrylic and poly gel applications. I use these all the time and they're perfect just make sure you clean them after using
Saviland 3PCS Acrylic Nail Brush Set - Size 8
 
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More expensive human hair brush for acrylic and poly gel applications - comes in various sizes
PANA Pure Kolinsky Hair Acrylic Nail Brush
 
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Affordable human hair acrylic brush set that features various sizes
Saviland Nail Brush Set, 5 PCS with Acrylic Holder
 
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This set is perfect for beginners it has acrylic brushes and nail art brushes
EBANKU Acrylic Nail Brush Set
 
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Really good quality nail art brush set for beginners
JOYJULY Nail Art Design Tools
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Accessories

 
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Pump bottles for acetone and alcohol, one of the best things I purchased on my nail journey
Pump Dispenser 200ML