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Baddie on a Budget: DIY Nails at Home!💅🏾

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Listen… the nail shops are out here charging rent money for a fill, and acrylic? Girl, it’s giving “let me destroy your nail beds real quick.”  So I said forget that and started doing my own nails at home and if I can do it, ANYONE can. I’m not a nail tech, I’m just a baddie who likes cute nails on a budget. This list has everything: press-ons that actually last, gel kits that don’t peel in ...
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The Tools That Keep On Giving!!

. Salon quality nails without salon prices? I gotchu no problem! These are my tried and truth must have tools for doing your nails at home perfect for my beginners and baddies on a budget! Trust me, you pay once get to practice and become a nail guru...

 
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This will be your new bestie, easy polish and tip removal.
Pronto 100% Acetone Gel Nail Polish Remover
 
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This Nail soaking bowl makes the removal process so easy!!
Teenitor 10Pcs Nail Soaking Bowl Kit
 
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Put the cotton balls down. I know they are good but we can live without the lint!!
TsMADDTs Gel Nail Polish Remover Tools Kit
 
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The best cuticle remover out here!! Does such an amazing job cleaning the gunk out.
Sally Hansen Instant Cuticle Remover Nail Treatment
 
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This one is good too, it also cleans the cuticle area really nice.
Blue Cross Cuticle Remover Liquid, Nail Care
 
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Holy grails to long lasting nails!! Just you try it out and let me know.
Beetles 3Pcs Gel Nail Glue, Dehydrator & Primer
 
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Always have these on rotation. It's them or the beetles set. Nothing else!!
modelones 15ml Nail Dehydrator & Primer
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Glass nail files are the better option for your nails.
Glass Nail File
 
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That's all you need keep the electrical files to the professionals if you're just starting.
Cuticle Trimmer
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Only use  the electric filer if you know what you are doing!!! They can be damaging so be careful if you are just starting.
Alety Electric Nail Drill Kit - Portable File
 
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After all that filing, dehydration and things your nails will thank you for adding this cuticle oil and giving it hydration.
Revitalizing Cuticle Oil Collection
 
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Your on the go nail nourishment! keep one in your purse. It comes in handy. Grows your nails nicely too.
Cuticle Oil Pens
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This SUN UV lamp is that girl when it comes to UV lamps. I literally love this down. You can wear protective gloves while doing this step.
SUNUV

The Non-Negotiable Press On Nail Kits

 Skip the salon and get a flawless mani at home with these all-in-one press-on nail kits. Each kit comes with everything you need: glue, primer, dehydrator, nail lamp, file  all packaged up and ready to use. 

 
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The best press on nail brand out here!!
BTArtbox False Nails & Nail Polish Set
 
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Pick your shape, pick your length and have some fun!!!
BTArtboxnails XCOATTIPS Gel Nail Kit - Short Square French Tip
 
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What shapes says about you. I am an short almond girly but a long square does look amazing from time to time.
BTArtboxnails French Gel Nail Kit Brown Coffin
 
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Another great brand for press on nails with an apex!! I Love love!!
Beetles Tipex Gel Nail Kit, 224 Almond Tips
 
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The Dream Kit!! Has everything in it!!
Beetles X Press Plus On Nails Kit - 150Pcs Pink French Tips
 
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The Dream Kit. Pick your favorite already!!
Beetles X Press Gel Nail Kit: 7 Colors, 224Pcs Tips, Glue & UV Light

Non-Negotiable Press on Nails and Toes

These press-on nail and toe sets make it easy to get a matching mani-pedi at home no salon appointment, no drama.  

 
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The glue you need fr your press on nails
Super Strong Nail Glue 8ml NYK1 NailBond
 
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A nice little ombre action except it was already made for you!!
BTArtbox Brown Ombre Press On Toenails
 
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Can never go wrong with french tips on the toes!!
BTArtboxnails XCOATTIPS 160Pcs Pink Gel Toe Tips
 
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Literally Love at first sight!!! you can never make me hate white toes.
LuckForever 168pc White Press On Toenails
 
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Kiss is true to this and not new to this and this set last a whole month on my toes!!!
KISS Everlasting Press On Toenails French Short
 
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Cannot go wrong with Kiss ever!! Kiss press on nails are definitely slept on. So don't sleep on these.
Kiss Everlasting French Nails, String of Pearls
 
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This right here! I am an almond girly can you tell? I live!!
BTArtbox Pink Cat Eye Almond Press On Nails
 
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Press on but make it spicy!! I love me a good design on my nails so these at no extra cost thank you!
Glamnetic x GLAMZILLA KILLAZILLA Press On Nails
 
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Fall is here so might as well!!
BTArtbox Short Square Dark Red Glossy Tips
 
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Ouuuu Red nail theory right here but in press on vibes!!
BTArtbox Red Square Short Press On Nails
 
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Kiss is that girl!!
KISS Bare but Better Press On Nails Nude Glow

Gel Polish (UV Edition)

Get salon-quality shine right at home with these beginner-friendly gel nail polishes. I don't recommend nothing I haven't used myself

 
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Buy in the gel in bulk and save you some money.
modelones Gel Nail Polish Kit - 6 Nude Pink Colors
 
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In honor of my favorite season. Fall outside, fall on my nails!!
Beetles Fall Gel Nail Polish Set 6 Colors
 
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Not a nail artist no problem this little french kit to the rescue.
Born Pretty French Manicure Kit with Stamper & 2 Gel Polishes

Gel Polish (No UV needed)

Essie makes some of the greatest gel polish out here. But now they have these gel like polish that don't require UV for curing. They don't last as long but are worth the try and are for the girls that don't like UV.

 
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I don't know how many times i've use this little combo this summer!!
Essie Gel Couture Nail Polish Kit, Sheer Pink
 
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Essie did their thing with this release.
essie gel couture Nail Polish, Green, 0.46 fl oz

Team Builder gel If you feeling fancy!

If you love the look of structured, strong nails but don’t want acrylic damage, builder gel is your bestie.  I've tried it once I don't think I did them well because they did not last. So will definitely try it again. 

 
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I used it but wasn't too crazy about it. Might have done something wrong because it did not last.
Beetles 3Pcs 15ml Builder Gel Set UV LED
 
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I am definitely learning the ropes of builder gel and have not quite reach it yet. But if you have please go ahead.
modelones Builder Nail Gel Kit with Top Coat
 
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I just love a good kit and this builder gel kit is no different!!
Beetles 10-in-1 Builder Gel Kit 30g 3 Colors