I stopped paying to get my nails done years ago, the price is simply outrageous for someone who loves to have them done. I started doing my own nails at home; here's everything I found works and I love!
My prep process is so much easier now that I use a nail drill. Melody Susie is a great and reliable brand that also isn't too expensive
MelodySusie Clip-On Cordless Nail for Beginners
If you want good cuticle prep, this is nonnegotiable! It makes it so easy and takes good care of the cuticle at the same time!
Sally Hansen Instant Cuticle Remover
This lamp is great! It fully cures my polish everytime and has 3 different timer options!
UV Nail Lamp
This set changed my nail prep, the dehydrator is amazing and the cuticle oil smells so good!
Nail Dehydrator & Primer with Cuticle Oil Set
I personally use builder gel and I love it! It helps me retain my nail length without hurting my nail health!
Builder Nail Gel
This is a good starter set for gel colors, I love beetles gel, i know some people don't but if cured properly you won't get any reactions!
Beetles 20-Color All Season Gel Polish Set
I LOVE THIS. This is my most used product, it's so great for cleaning my nail tools and being acetone free is a huge plus
Olive & June Nourishing Acetone-Free Remover
I love experimenting with cat eye polishes; it's a great way to make simple nails look so much more fun!
Cat Eye Nail Polish
I love this nail art set, it comes with all the basics and such good quality, this is all you need to start out- you can expand your collection as you grow and figure out what you like
Nail Art Tools
This 3D gel is the bst I've found, it's very easy to work with and isn't too expensive
3D Nail Art Gel Clear
If you plan on doing nail art you need these, They are so easy to clean and it helps you not waste so much polish when wanting to do small designs
2 Pcs Resin Nail Art Palette Set
Blooming gel is SO fun, so simple to use and you can do such fun designs with it; I love it for flowers and fall designs
Beetles Blooming Gel
I always thought I wouldn't need wipes, but these have made all the difference; trust me you will need them more than you think
Lint Free Nail Wipes
If you plan on going the press on route, this stand is going to be your best friend! it makes it so easy to do designs reather than trying to do them on your hands
Nail Stand for Press On Nails
one of the more simple tools but it does make a huge difference!