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💅 DIY Manicure & Gel Nail Must-Haves
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items Nails are EXPENSIVE and as a college student, I wanted to start doing them at home. Want salon-quality nails without the salon prices? I’ve rounded up the exact products I purchased to start doing my nails at home, and they’ve been total game changer...
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✨ Nail Prep Must-Haves
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🎨 Gel Nail Kits & Polish
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💡UV/LED Nail Lamps
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🌿 Nail Care & Aftercare
✨ Nail Prep Must-Haves
Perfect nails start with prep! These tools help shape, buff, and clean your nails so your polish or gel lasts longer and looks smoother. Think of this as your foundation for every manicure.
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This is the exact kit I got off of Amazon and it legit has everything you can ask for!
Nail Prep Kit with Files, Buffer & Cuticle Tools
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It is super important to clean off your nails after prepping them to remove dust and also remove oils from the surface of your skin.
ONYX Professional® 100 % Pure Acetone Nail Polish Remover, 4 fl oz
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You are definitely going to want to stock up on nail Buffers because you can go through them super fast, and also ugh the set I listed has a nail buffer, if this is a long term thing you will need to get more.
Uxcell 50pcs Nail Buffers 100/180 Grit Mini Nail Sanding Blocks Set Rose
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This is another thing you will go through fast if you continue to do your nails for a long period of time. These are great!
Limei 20 Pack 100/180 Grit Nail Files, Black Professional Reusable Emery Boards Nail File, Manicure Tool for Acrylic Nails, Nail Buffering Files
🎨 Gel Nail Kits & Polish
Want that glossy, chip-free look? A gel nail kit is the best way to get salon results at home. Here are the kits and polishes I use for long-lasting, professional-looking manicures.
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This is my favorite most affordable nail glue, top coat, and foundation layer I have been able to find.
Beetles Top Coat Base Gel & Nail Glue Set
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This is the brand of nails I love the best, I even have toe tips from this company since I break my toenails a lot at work. These blend flawlessly weather you put it on all of your fingers or just want it on one or two broken nails.
UNA GELLA 216pcs Short Almond Fake Nails
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This is by far my favorite brand of gel polish. I typically do 2 coats of any type of nail polish and the finish on this after being cured is not sticky.
Soak-Off Gel Polish
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I am obsessed with these vibrant colors!!
Madam Glam: Gel polish, Nail polish, Nail Care & Nail Art
💡UV/LED Nail Lamps
A quality nail lamp is essential for curing gel polish and making it last. These are compact, easy-to-use lamps that deliver quick, even curing every time.
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This lamp is the best for whole hand cures, top coat, polish, and whatever else. I love to automatic sensor and it works super great!
4 Timers UV/LED Nail Lamp with Sensor
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This is the best lamp for flash curing. I love how both ends are open so you can hold your nail on while you cure it.
Mini LED Lamp - Dashing Diva | Ulta Beauty
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This is another lamp that I really enjoy for flash curing when I am first attaching nails.
GelXtend LED Lamp
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This is a really great kit that has it all in one place with super high quality items
The Glazed Gel Mani System
🌿 Nail Care & Aftercare
Healthy nails = better manicures. These oils, creams, and strengthening treatments keep your nails nourished and your cuticles looking fresh.
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I love  this to nourish my cuticles after I am done doing my nails. Leaved that salon like feel when I am done.
Vitamin E Nail & Cuticle Oil - Sally Hansen | Ulta Beauty
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This product is really great if any of your nails break off, they will trust me. It really helps repair the nail faster.
To The Rescue UV Gel Damage Repair - Essie | Ulta Beauty
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This hand/Cuticle Cream is AMAZING. I feel as though my hands get quite dry when I do my nails from acetone and washing them frequently so this is great to put on afterwards.
Deep Comfort Hand and Cuticle Cream - Clinique | Ulta Beauty