As an at home nail tech for over 2 years, achieving that salon-quality, long lasting sets requires the right products, not just practice! This curated collection features my absolute favorite tried and tested nail supplies, all budget friendly! ALL P...
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The Canvas (Prep)
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The Foundation (Bonds)
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The Architecture (Extensions)
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The Art & Finish (Design)
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Equipment
The Canvas (Prep)
The secret to a 4-week manicure that never lifts starts right here. This section covers the essential prep tools and chemical dehydrators needed to clear away dead skin, strip away natural oils and create a pristine surface.✨
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These give you the precise control needed to cleanly cut away any dead skin or hangnails without clipping away any healthy skin.
Makartt Pink Cuticle Nippers Sharp Trimmer
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This combo is considered a top tier duo for nail prep because is delivers maximum nail retention and prevents lifting.
Mia Secret 15ml Nail Dehydrator & Primer
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The smell of this cuticle oil is absolutely addicting, it keeps the skin glowing, moisturized and healthy, all while smelling amazing!!
Cuccio Naturale Milk & Honey Cuticle Oil 2.3oz
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100% acetone is typically used as a dehydrator or as a solution to soak off acrylic or polygel
Pronto 100% Acetone Gel Nail Polish Remover 8oz
The Foundation (Bonds)
This section features my top rated polygels,extension tips, and nail prep. These products provide the durability your nails need to withstand daily activities!
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I absolutely love polygel, unlike runny builder gel, it stays exactly where you put it and has an unlimited time to move around until it’s in the shape you desire. When patting out the polygel i use 70% isopropyl alcohol for a smooth top finish!
GAOY 60g Pink Nude Poly Gel Nail Extension
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This nail glue is widely popular, rightfully so due to its high quality adhesive at an incredibly affordable price. Its strong enough to last weeks!
5 pcs KDS Nail Tip Glue - 0.07 oz Each
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This is just another polygel i like to use, mainly for polygel gradients or to encapsulate designs
GAOY 60g Clear Poly Gel Nail Extension
The Architecture (Extensions)
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These nail tips are my go to even when doing stilettos just because of how reliable they are. They completely eliminate any popping, gapping and painful pressure on flat nail beds.
LIONVISON 504PCS Clear 3XL Flat Square Nail Tips
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I dont know about you but i love some duck nails, these half tips are super sturdy and reliable for long or short sets
These palettes have a non-porous, smooth surface that prevent gel polishes from soaking in, this allows no polish to go to waste.
Pengxiaomei 2 Pcs Pink Resin Nail Art Palettes
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I love these bows and so do all my clients, they are very popular and are very versatile in color!
820 Pcs 3D Bow Nail Charms 24 Colors DIY
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This powder has a true mirror like look to it after applied and cured with glossy top coat
6 Colors Chrome Nail Powder Metallic Effect Kit
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This ultra-thick glue prevents gems from sliding around before curing and guaranteeing a 3-4 week hold on large charms
Makartt Rhinestone Glue for Nails 30ML
Equipment
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Dental bibs make doing nails so much more clean especially for your table. It catches dust and spills so well and doesn’t seep through onto the table
JMU 125 Pack Black Dental Bibs 13x18
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This nail drill offers UNMATCHED 45,000 RPM high-speed power, a portable rechargeable battery at a fraction of the cost of legacy salon equipment!! highly recommended
Professional Nail Drill 45000RPM Kit Pink
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A airbrush tool creates flawless streak-free color gradients and complex, multi-layered patterns. It saves so much time instead of painting it by hand
Airbrush Kit with 48PSI Compressor, 0.3mm Nozzle
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This dual headed lamp eliminates harsh desk shadows, provides multi angle illumination, offers customizable colors and is much more affordable than a half moon lamp!
LED Double Head Desk Lamp, Rechargeable, Pink
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This is a game changer for doing soak offs and prepping for a new set!! Its double-layered warm water insulation chamber speeds up the chemical breakdown drastically.
MosBug Acetone Resistant Nail Soak Bowl
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This uv lamp is very affordable but the durability is insane, i bought mine about 2 years ago and its still going strong with no issues!