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Everything You NEED To Do Your Own Nails Like A Pro At Home

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These are the products I used to get started on my DIY nail journey! This is an everything you NEED list, I will do a much more detailed list with sections for EVERYTHING nails, but this will be enough to get you started with doing gel-x style nail e...
 
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This is a MUST. And an amazingly powerful light, that will allow you to cure all gel, and acrylic products! (We’re talking polishes, nail extensions, decorations). You’ll need one of these bigger lamps to put your whole hand in for longer cure times....
Amazon.com: Uv Nail Lamp
 
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This is ONLY the link for the stand, but it will have the light as a recommended item directly below. This is the one I use for applying my nail extensions, and for curing decorations on one nail at a time. The stand has been such a lifesaver!
SAVILAND UV Nail Lamp Stand - Sturdy Holder
 
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This is the BEST, most affordable little bundle of all three liquids you absolutely need to do your own strong, long-lasting, salon quality nails at home.
Beetles 3Pcs 15ml Top & Base Coat Nail Gel
 
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Small/medium almond nail shapes are my current fave, but they come in every shape and size in case you have a diff favorite style or want to try different ones!
Amazon.com: Clear Nails Tips
 
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One of my favorite nail brands of all time, all their stuff is pristine. But you need to apply both of these to your natural nail as part of prep prior to applying your gel extensions if you want them to last as long as possible! Two crucial Steps an...
modelones 15ml Nail Dehydrator & Primer
 
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Everyone needs a good nude in their collection, and Beetles has been my FAVORITE nail brand ever since the first time I ordered nail Supplies. Their gel polishes are so thick and pigmented I want every single shade!
Nude Gel Polish – Beetles Gel Polish
 
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Currently obsessed with the jelly style of gel nail polish. It’s how I started experimenting with darker colors because they’re still translucent in a way!
Amazon.com: Nail Jelly Gel
 
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These are the best, strongest nail files and they last forever!
Beetles 10 PCS Professional Nail File Set
 
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For those of you who are like me, and constantly change your mind about how you want your nails! This protects your natural nail by laying down a protective peel off layer between your real nails and your nail extensions!
Amazon.com: Peel Off Base Coat
 
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Prep prep prep prep PREP. And don’t forget to prep! These are the basic tools you’ll need for simple cuticle care. I will post a video on this to my TikTok and IG!
Professional Cuticle Cutter & Pusher Trimmer
 
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These will help you put the finishing smoothing touches on your sculpted nails before you paint them!
Nail Files & Buffers - Nail Tools
 
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And for you coffin shape lovers out there! If you start long, you can always cut them down! I’ll link my favorite cutters here too :)
UNA GELLA 216 PCS Coffin Soft Gel Nail Tips
 
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This makes cutting your nail extensions to even lengths a walk in the park! Must have!!
Amazon.com: Nail Shape Cutter
 
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Another one of my faves..gives cutesie, gives wedding, gives princess!
Nude Pink #d912 |15ml Jelly Gel Polish – Beetles Gel Polish
 
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Use acetone and a small brush to seal your extensions at the cuticle
Pronto 100% Pure Acetone Nail Polish Remover
 
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Use to wipe down your gel nails after final cure for ultimate cleanliness and shine! Use daily to keep up and keep shine up!
Amazon.com: Rubbing Alcohol
 
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This kit has every single nail brush you could ever possibly need, for nail art, polish application + clean-up, builder gel application, you name it-its in here.
Nail Art Brushes | HONA
 
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These are a must have for every collection because they are literally SO gorgeous. I love using these for a fun french!
Gelfx-Reflective Glitter Gel Polish | Kiara Sky Professional Nails
 
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This will make it possible for you to shape your nails and get salon level quality at home! Please always exercise caution and read the manual or watch a youtube video before operating! And stick to the recommended speed for the brand you decide to p...
Professional Electric Nail File | MelodySusie
 
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This is a great option for beginners and more advanced nail artists. I personally have been using this one for over a year and have never had any issues whatsoever! Mine came with a ton of extra sanding bands too.
Electric Nail File
 
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These are great for debulking when you are removing a set of nails, as well as for shaping acrylic, polygel. and gel.
Professional Nail Sanding Bands - MelodySusie
 
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This set of efile bits covers everything you could possibly need for shaping, cuticle care, and debulking/removal.
eFile Drill Bits | Lucy Pastorelli – LP Nails
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