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Nail Tech Must Haves
28 items
By
Carmella Daino
My must haves for any nail tech or if you do your nails at home. Most things can be found on Amazon.
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Prep
Extend gel, tips and builder gel
Gel polish
Equipment
Table and set up
Prep
Proper nail prep is essential to ensure the product adheres well and lasts longer without lifting or chipping.
Only grit you should be using on the natural which leaves the perfect buff to both the natural nail and a tip
240Grit Nail Sanding Bands for Nail Drill, 100Pcs
Best cuticle bit will expose the dead skin perfectly so it’s easier to trim
Medicool Diamond Cuticle Under Nail Bit B8
Sharp and don’t dull fast good quality and you can buy them in packs
Cuticle Trimmer
You will get the most crisp shape using these
Nail File 180 Grit
Use after cuticle work and buffing nail gets rid of oils off the natural nail
Mia Secret Acid Free Nail Prep Dehydrator 15ml
Use after dehydrator has made my retention last 4 weeks and the brush is the perfect size to ensure even application
Young Nails Protein Bond - Non-Acidic Primer
Perfect for removing dust and making everything look clean
Scrub brushes
Perfect size and easy use for buffing out the natural or fake nail
Buffing Blocks For Nails
Extend gel, tips and builder gel
has made my retention go to 4 weeks and up also very easy to use and perfect consistency to get smooth application
Extend Gel for Gel-X® Nail Extensions – 15ml Gold Bottle - Aprés Nail
The best gel-x nail tips I see barely any lifting when paring it with there extend gel seamless application process
GEL-X® TIPS
Also a great gel-x nail tips with many different shapes and there is a ton of tips that come in the boxes
SOFGEL: Professional Soft Gel Nail Products for Nail Technicians, Spa ...
Good alternative to the apres or sofgel nail tips
UNA GELLA nail tips
The best builder gel it is so easy to work with and self leveling
Luminary Nail Systems
Gel polish
Some of my favorite gel polish brands
Best topcoat and the brush makes application so easy and even
CANNI 18ml No Wipe Scratch Resistant Gel Top Coat
The absolute best gel polishes for a very affordable price and a huge color range to pick from
DND Gel
Another great gel polish brand which are good for when you want to buy a whole collection at once great for designs
beetles Gel Polish
Best chrome you can buy multiple colors in packs aswell
Chrome Nail Powder
Perfect for applying chrome
Makeup Applicators
Equipment
All the items you will need to complete a service
Best nail drills that are also affordable
MelodySusie: Drills
Perfect for sealing the cuticle
PANA 3/32" Shank 5-in-1 Nail Carbide Bit
Great uv lamp with reflective bottom
Sun Uv Lamp
Makes application so easy and it is hands free
Flash Cure Lamp For Gel Nails
Great for collecting all dust PROTECT YOUR LUNGS
Nail Dust Collector
So much easier to do aura or ombré nails than using a sponge
Airbrush
Best handstands for ensuring comfortability throughout the appointment especially
Hand stand
The best quality nail art brushes will make your lines crisp
Winstonia 5 pcs Nail Art Brushes Set Liner
Table and set up
Great for your workspace
Perfect storage with huge drawers
ALEX drawer unit, white, 141/8x271/2" - IKEA US
Perfect for taking pictures and to use throughout the appointment especially when paring it with a natural light bulb
Lamps & Light Fixtures
