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Nail Must-Haves for Beginners & Budget Queens 💅
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items A complete, beginner-friendly nail must-have list for girlies who want salon results without spending salon money. These are the exact products I use for flawless press-ons, gel tips, and full prep — organized step-by-step so you know what to grab an...
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Glow-Up Nail Prep Kitn
Apply & Slay: Nail Application Essentials
Color Time: Bring the Nails to LifeNew Section
Undo the Slay: Safe Removal & Clean-Up
Glow-Up Nail Prep Kitn
This is the kit you grab when you want your nails to look clean, healthy, and put together before you even touch gel, acrylics, or press-ons. It comes with everything: cuticle oil, prep tools, and the basics you need to turn crusty-to-cute in minutes...
The Glow-Up Nail Prep Kit
Before you start any mani, you need your tools right. This little kit covers the basics — clip, shape, clean, cuticles — all in one cheap set that actually does its job.
Ballin on a Budget Nail Prep Kit
Fast-acting cuticle remover for quick, clean nail prep.
If Your Cuticles Are Stubborn… This Stuff Works
If you want your nails to look clean and last longer, this is the set you grab. It comes with files, buffers, pushers, trimmers, and a nail brush — everything you need to shape, smooth, and clean up your cuticles before gel, acrylics, or press-ons. C...
Best Bang-for-Your-Buck Cuticle Kit
A soft-bristle ombré nail duster brush for cleaning away filing dust and prepping nails for gel or press-ons. Gentle, effective, and super cute.
The “Make Your Prep Cute” Nail Dust Brush
A professional nail cleanser that removes oils and dust before gel or press-ons. Use with lint-free wipes to prep nails for longer-lasting results
Prep & Clean Nail Cleansing Solution 💜
These lint-free wipes keep your nails clean during prep — no fuzz, no fibers, no mess. Use them with alcohol to remove oils before you start, wipe away dust after filing, or clean up any glue or gel spills. They make your prep a lot cleaner and help ...
Fiber-Free Nail Wipes (Prep Essential)
A simple, effective dehydrator and primer set made by an Etsy creator. Helps your gel and press-ons last longer without lifting. Great for beginners.
Pretty Prep Dehydrator + Primer Set
This duo right here saves you from pop-offs, lifting, and that annoying peeling at the edges. Dehydrator removes all the oils on your nails, and primer gives your gel, acrylic, or press-ons something to actually grab onto. If you want your nails to l...
Alternative Option Prep & Grip Nail Dehydrator + Primer Duo
Apply & Slay: Nail Application Essentials
DND base + no-wipe top coat for long wear and glossy gel nails
DND Top and Base Combo No Cleanse
The perfect in-between length — not too long, not too short. These MelodySusie coffin tips give you the salon look and hold up beautifully with glue or gel.
Medium Coffin Nail Extensions (MelodySusie – 500pcs)
Fast-drying, strong-hold nail glue that keeps press-ons secure and prevents lifting. Easy to use and perfect for beginners.
Stay-Put Press-On Glue
For my brush-on girlies — this glue is smooth, clean, and so much easier than the little squeeze tubes. Perfect for press-ons, repairs, or touch ups. It gives you a strong hold without the mess, and the brush makes everything way more controlled.This...
Brush-On Glue for the Neat Girlies
A beginner-friendly 268W UV/LED lamp that cures gel polish, base coats, top coats, and extensions fast and evenly. It has a roomy design, an auto sensor, and multiple timers — super easy to use even if you're new to gel. And because I’m all about aes...
Salon-Strength Ombré Gel Lamp | 268W UV/LED
If your press-ons or gel tips ever come in way too long, this little cutter saves you. It trims fake nails clean and even without cracking them — way better (and safer) than trying scissors or toenail clippers. Everyone should have one of these in th...
The ‘These Nails Are Too Long’ Tip Cutter
Color Time: Bring the Nails to LifeNew Section
6-piece warm nude gel polish kit with smooth formula and wearable neutral shades. Great for beginners, everyday manicures, or work-safe nails.
Gellen Nude Gel Set — Soft Pinks & Browns
A solid black gel polish with smooth, even coverage. Great for beginners and perfect for nail art, full black sets, or using as a base for cat-eye or chrome effects
The One Black Gel Every Girl Needs
Sheer milky white gel polish with smooth application and no streaks. Perfect for natural-looking nails, milk bath looks, or clean girl manicures.
Milk Bath White Gel Polish — Sheer & Aesthetic
A sheer silver shimmer gel that adds a delicate, diamond-like sparkle to any manicure. Lightweight, smooth, and easy to apply — perfect over nudes, white, black, or your holographic shades.
Diamond Veil Glitter Topper Gel
Beginner-friendly gel polish set with six pastel cat-eye colors. Comes with a magnet for easy designs and cures well under any UV/LED lamp
Pastel Holographic Cat Eye Gel Polish Set (6 Colors + Magnet)
Undo the Slay: Safe Removal & Clean-Up
Nail art brush set for clean-up, detailing, and gel application
Nail Art & Clean-Up Brush Set
Easy gel polish remover wraps that soften and lift gel without damaging your natural nails. Perfect for beginners who want a clean, simple removal process
No-Mess Gel Polish Removal Caps 💜
This is what actually takes gel polish off. Not regular remover — this. Use it with your remover wraps or soak-off clips to soften gel, builder, and glue so they come off without ripping your nails. Every beginner needs a bottle of this on hand
100% Acetone — Removes Gel Polish Safely
Dry cuticles will ruin even the cutest mani. This mango cuticle oil keeps your nails hydrated, strong, and way less likely to lift or peel. It smells amazing and gives your nails that healthy shine — a little goes a long way
California Mango Cuticle Oil