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✨DIY Nails at Home 💅🏻🩷✨
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items I used to spend hundreds at the nail salon every month, but now I do my own nails at home and honestly, it’s been a game-changer. It’s fun, easy, and so much more affordable. Plus, I get to switch up styles whenever I want without the salon price tag...
Sections
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Step 1: Nail Prep
Step 2: Base Coat, Builder, & Tips
Step 3: Color & Designs
Step 4: Top Coat & Finish
Step 1: Nail Prep
Prep is everything! 💅 The most important step to making your nails stay on for weeks is how well you prep them beforehand. A good base ensures your polish or extensions last, stay strong, and look flawless the whole time.
This duo is a must in my nail routine.. it preps my nails perfectly, helps everything adhere better, and makes my sets last so much longer. I never skip this step if I want salon-quality nails at home!
modelones 15ml Nail Dehydrator & Primer Kit
This kit is everything! It’s super affordable and comes with all the essentials you need for a flawless nail prep: cuticle pusher, cuticle cutter, salon-quality files, and a buffer. Perfect for keeping your nails healthy and making your sets last!
FANDAMEI Nail Care Kit with Files & Tools
This lamp is a total game-changer! It’s cordless (no annoying wires!) and lets you manually set the exact time you need. It cures nails evenly and quickly, making at-home manicures feel just like the salon. Definitely a must-have!
DND Cordless Rechargeable UV-LED Lamp 48W - White Manicure & Pedicure Tools - LAMP-DNDLED-CORDLESS - Beyond Polish
If you’re doing Gel-X, this mini lamp is a lifesaver! It’s perfect for quick-curing extensions, super easy to use, and makes the whole process so much faster and smoother. A must-have tool for at-home nail sets!
OPI - Lightning Flash Cure Gel Lamp - Manicure & Pedicure Tools - OPIM-GL905 - Beyond Polish
Step 2: Base Coat, Builder, & Tips
The next step in my routine is applying a solid base coat and my Gel-X tips. This combo gives me the perfect foundation: strong, smooth, and ready for whatever design I want to add on top. It’s what makes my sets last and look salon-quality every tim...
DND is hands-down my go-to! Their base and top coat are amazing, they go on smooth, last so well, and give that perfect salon-quality finish every time. Definitely a staple in my nail routine!
DND - DC Duo - Base & Top - #DC800 #DC900 - Top & Base Coats - DND-DC800900 - Beyond Polish
This builder gel is amazing, it’s the exact one my local salon uses! Now I can do my nails at home with the same salon-quality results for just a fraction of the price. Strong, long-lasting, and super easy to work with—it’s a total game-changer for D...
CND Plexigel Builder 0.5 oz - Nail Extensions - CNDM-003627 - Beyond Polish
This Extend Gel is a must-have for perfect Gel-X nails! It helps the extensions adhere securely to the natural nail while giving both strength and flexibility. When applied correctly, it makes creating beautiful, long-lasting nails so easy and the be...
Apres - Extend Gel In Bottle Edition - 15Ml - Nail Extensions - APRS-EX-B15 - Beyond Polish
I personally love keeping my nails on the shorter side, and this brand is perfect for that! The extensions last such a long time, stay strong, and always look amazing. Definitely my favorite for durable, beautiful nails!
Apres - Gel-X Tips 2.0 - Natural Almond Extra Short (600 Pcs) - Nail Extensions - APRS-GX2-N-AXS-2 - Beyond Polish
This drill is perfect if you’re just starting out! It comes with all the essential bits you need, and you can manually adjust both the speed and the direction for full control. Super easy to use, affordable, and a total game-changer for at-home nail ...
Medicool - Pedinova Pro - Pedicure & Manicure File Drill Kit - White Manicure & Pedicure Tools - MDCL-PEDINOVA PRO - Beyond Polish
This is a recent find and I’m absolutely in love! These Gel-X tips already come with designs on them, which makes them perfect if you’re in a rush but still want that salon look. They’re super easy to apply, last weeks, and save so much time. Definit...
Nonsense Salon X-tend LED Soft Gel System Design Nails - Kiss | Ulta Beauty
Step 3: Color & Designs
Now for my favorite step: adding color and designs! This is where I get creative and have fun with my nails. These are my absolute favorite products to use for bringing each set to life with gorgeous shades and unique designs.
Almost all of my gel colors are from DND, they’re my absolute favorite! For a nude/classic French manicure, this shade is my holy grail. It’s the perfect balance of soft, natural, and elegant every single time.
DND - Gel & Lacquer - Perfect Nude - #867 - Nude Gel & Lacquer Polish - DND-DUO867 - Beyond Polish
This white is my absolute favorite it’s crisp, clean, and perfect for French tips, nail art, or a full classic set. It applies so smoothly and always looks flawless!
OPI GelColor Intelli-Gel - Funny Bunny 0.5 oz - #GCH22 - White Gel Polish - OPIG-IG-GCH22 - Beyond Polish
This tool is a total must-have for details! It’s double-ended with a dotting tool on one side and a brush on the other, so no matter what design I’m doing, I’ve got everything I need in one. Super easy to use and perfect for creating cute, precise na...
Maniology - Nail Tool - 5pc Double Ended Dotting Tool and Detail Liner Brush Set - Manicure & Pedicure Tools - MANI-TOOL-080 - Beyond Polish
I use these pearls all the time for nail art! They’re super easy to apply, stay in place, and instantly make any set look chic and elegant. Such a simple way to add a little extra glam!
ella+mila - Nail Art Decal - Pearly Whites - Nail Art - EM-STK-PEARLY WHITES - Beyond Polish
These rhinestones are everything! They sparkle beautifully, come in so many sizes, and the kit even includes an applicator making nail art super easy and fun. Perfect for adding that extra glam to any set!
Kiara Sky Nail Art - Rhinestones - Bling It On Collection - Multi Nail Art - KSNA-RHINESTONE - Beyond Polish
This chrome is absolutely stunning it has the perfect pearly white finish with just a touch of pink. It’s subtle, cute, and gives nails that dreamy, iridescent glow I can’t get enough of!
The GelBottle Inc - Studio Effects - Pearl Chrome Pigment - White Nail Art - TGB-NAE-PEARL - Beyond Polish
When I’m doing cat eye designs, I personally love using the cylinder magnet it gives that precise, perfect effect every single time. Super easy to work with and makes the cat eye glow pop beautifully!
DND - Cylindrical Magnet - Manicure & Pedicure Tools - DND-CYLINDRICAL MAGNET - Beyond Polish
This 3D gel is super easy to work with and makes creating unique, textured designs so simple. Whether you’re going for something bold or delicate, it helps bring every nail art idea to life beautifully!
The GelBottle Inc - Studio Gel - Clear 3D - Clear Nail Art - TGB-NAE-CLEAR3D - Beyond Polish
Step 4: Top Coat & Finish
The last step in my nail routine is always the top coat and those little finishing touches: cuticle oil and lotion. They make all the difference, leaving my nails glossy, hydrated, and perfectly polished, just like a fresh salon set!
When I’m not using my DND top coat, this one is a total lifesaver! It gives the same glossy, long-lasting finish and keeps my nails looking fresh and salon-quality. Definitely a must-have in my collection.
Gelish - No Cleanse Gel Top Coat 0.5 oz - #1148008 - Clear Gel Polish - HG-1148008 - Beyond Polish
This cuticle oil is the best! All the scents smell amazing, and you get so much product for such a good price it seriously lasts forever. It keeps my nails and cuticles hydrated, healthy, and looking salon-fresh between sets.
Cuccio - Revitalizing Cutcile Oil - Pomegranate & Fig 2.5 oz - Nail Treatment - CUIO-CNSC4014 - Beyond Polish
If you’re a lavender girl, this lotion is a dream! It smells absolutely amazing and keeps my hands soft and hydrated all day. Relaxing, nourishing, and such a staple in my routine!
CND - Scentsation Lavender & Jojoba Lotion 8.3 fl oz - Body & Skin - CNDM-141206 - Beyond Polish