Been doing my own nails at home for the past four years and I'm always looking for the best DIY friendly products. I'm not a licensed nail tech; I'm just someone who started DIY nails to save some money and then loved it too much to stop. These are m...
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DIY Nail Essentials
Nail care I swear by
DIY Nail Essentials
Such a shiny strong top coat
KUPA GelFinity No-Wipe Top Coat
My most quiet & best dust collector
MelodySusie Nail Dust Collector with Filter
Used during EVERY MANI
MelodySusie UV Gloves for Hand Protection
Literally the best nail glue for long wear EVER. Do NOT use if you like to change up your press-ons once a week as you will struggle to remove! I use this glue for my press ons.
Fast Bond Nail Glue
My fave for Gel X method or press on nails
Apres Gel-X Sculpted Stiletto Tips 500pc
Back to the basics with this dehydrator and primer that work perfectly when i'm prepping my nails for gel x.
Mia Secret Nail Prep & Xtrabond Primer 0.5oz
This GLASS cuticle pusher is gentle and perfect
Bona Fide Beauty Glass Cuticle Pusher Set
Super affordable but heavy duty files here! I use these for shaping.
Black Cushion Nail File Medium Coarse 180/100
Curved, affordable and great quality nail files.
Zebra Banana Nail File Medium 100/180
Oldie but goodie nail buffer block. Works very well.
Orange Med Fine Buffer Block 100/180 Grit
I use builder gel to protect my natural nails. Use code Alexa15 to save 15%.
Blush (Pink Hema-Free Builder Gel)
To lock in the full cover tips
Aprés Extend Gel Gold Bottle - Gel-X Tips
If you do dip manis, these dip liquids are for you!
Dip Liquids- dip base, dip activator, dip topcoat
Another from my favorite Etsy shop! Gel Base and Gel Top coat.
Gels- HEMA Free Gel Base, Gel TopCoat
My favorite matte top coat
MATTE Gel Top Coat- HEMA Free
I use a few drops of this per nail every mani! It lasts forever; I've had the same one for two years now.
Cuticle Remover
For nail art and these have 10 size dots to work with
5 pack Dotting Tool Set
More nail glue options
Drip & Clog Proof Nail Glue
My first nail lamp. Great affordable nail lamp. I still use this lamp as backup!
Melodysusie UV Nail Lamp, UV Light for Gel Nails
Nail care I swear by
The best cuticle oils are from Delumars, hands down. Code Alexa15 can save you 15%* I keep one in every purse! :) *affiliate code*
Cafuné Cuticle Oil (Peach, Coconut, Grapefruit)
This lotion is AMAZING for moisturizing my hands!! … And everywhere else honestly :)
Jergens Enriching Shea Butter Hand and Body Lotion For Dry Skin
