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must haves for DIY gel manicures at home

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I started doing my nails at home after being tired of having boring, ugly nails. I wasn't willing to pay and waste time at a salon, so I've been doing my nails at home for 6 months now with alot of success thanks to these products! **do your nails at...
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dnd polishes/powders

my favorite dnd colors and chrome powders

 
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beautiful high quality chrome powder that will last you forever
DND Pearl Chrome Effect - DND Gel
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STUNNING! brown with a red tint
Chocolate Red DIVA #251 - DND Gel
 
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love this deep winter red!!
Winter Berry #754 - DND Gel
 
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A beautiful classic red for every season!
Chili Pepper #757 - DND Gel
 
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stunning sage green, perfect for your fall manis
Wild Sage DIVA #241 - DND Gel
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beautiful charcoal grey
Nautical Gray DIVA #242 - DND Gel
 
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can't get enough of these blue tones
Teal Treasures DIVA #245 - DND Gel
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A must! If you use dnd colors these work amazing with them!
DC Base and Top Gel No Cleanse Combo - DND Gel
 
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This duo for dehydrator and primer work great and are must haves for nails at home!!!
HEMA Free Nail Primer & Prep Dehydrator Set 15ml

accessories

must haves for a good mani!

 
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80 grit nail files - great to have for at home nails!
10pcs/Pack 80/80 Grit Professional Half-Moon Nail File ...
 
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Affordable nail dust collector! Necessary for at home nails to avoid mess and breathing in toxins!
Saviland Nail Dust Collector | SHEIN USA - Shein
 
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Necessary for removing soft gel! Must be 100% for best results :)
Acetone Nail Polish Remover - Target
 
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Large UV lamp equipped with enough wattage to fully cure your gel!
LED Lamps - DND Gel
 
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this is a very affordable e-file for beginners or people who don’t use it enough to justify a larger powered one! comes with a variety of drill bits for lots of different uses!
MelodySusie Portable Electric Nail Drill

gel x/builder gel must haves

stuff you will need to do gel x or builder gel on your nails

 
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not sure why that is the picture, but this combo is essential for gel x and does an amazing job priming and adhering the tips!
Soft Gel Tips Essentials - Primer + Adhesive Combo - DND Gel
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Great tips for gel extensions! They last on my nails for WEEKS and have a great size range!
DND Gel E Tips - Full Natural Short Almond #13
 
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Flash cure lamp for gel x nails! You must have one of these for gel x :)
modelones Mini UV Nail Lamp for Nails
 
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I love this builder gel! 10/10 and affordable
7 in 1 Builder Gel 15ml - MelodySusie