Everything I would suggest to get started doing gelx or painting your own press ons at home. It's not difficult to get started! I highly recommend and use all of these products and if you have any questions I'm very happy to answer them.
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Polishes
Lights and tools
Hand care
Starter kits
Polishes
I recommend buying sets when you are first starting out. It will build your collection up faster and gives you an idea of what you actually use more
Builder gel is absolutely essential
Kits | Builder Gel Kit
This is perfect for making mirror effect nails that are very popular right now
Metallic Painting Gel 5ml
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Cally is good quality and very affordable
Its A Spring Thing Full Collection
Lights and tools
UV lights and other useful/necessary tools for doing gel x at home
Small handheld flash cure lights make attaching charms and such much easier
White USB Mini Hand Light UV LED Nail Lamp Portable Cordless Rechargeable Nail Dryer
It's best to use a dust collector, you don't want to be inhaling all the dist when you file. This one is pretty quiet
Makartt 60W Nail Dust Collector MK200
This is a great inexpensive lamp to start off with
Melodysusie Plus30T 54W UV Nail Lamp with Timer
Proper cuticle prep is essential for your retention
Makartt Cuticle Trimmer & Pusher, 3 PCS Pink
It's best to cover your face when doing your nails as you don't want to inhale the fumes or dust
DC-BEAUTIFUL 100 Black 3ply Disposable Face Masks
This light is bright and cute. Makes seeing what you're doing easier
Healthible Half Moon LED Light, 3000K‑6500K
This is so useful to get to the last bit of your polish in the bottom of the bottle
tweexy Hinge Untippable Nail Polish Holder (Blush)
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Love these nail stands!
Paw print-shaped magnetic press-on nail stands!
Hand care
Don't forget to care for your skin and cuticles before and after you do your gel x
Make sure to take care of your hands and nails, good retention starts with nail health
Nail Care | Hands & Nails Care Set
I love this cheap little oil!
Beauty Secrets Cuticle Oil
This is the absolute best hand cream!
Hand Lotion, Foot Cream & Hand Cream | Sephora
Starter kits
Starter kits are a great way to try out gel x at home for less cost
This is a really good kit to start with!
Kits | Gel Polish Starter Kit | 10ml
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A fantastic deal for a starter set! Really good price point for it also.
Build Your Own Cally Beginner Builder Gel Kit
This is a nice little kit for someone to start with! It comes with a little bit of everything in a valentines theme
