Hey loves! I’ve been a licensed cosmetologist for a year now and went down the nail route. From natural nails, to acrylic, gelx, or press ons, here’s all my recs 🫶🏼
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Basics 💋
This brand is my holy grail for all of my gelx nail sets and custom press ons i offer! I’m an almond girly myself but they have so many different lengths and shapes <3 A perfect mix of durable and flexible!
Amazon.com: UNA GELLA Almond Nail Tips 216pcs ...
One of my fave nail glues! I include this with all of my prep kits for my custom press on sets! She will keep those nails ON without being super damaging during removal!
Makartt Super Strong Nail Glue for Press Ons
My favorite gel based glue! This glue is like concrete after it’s cured but is very non-damaging to the nails when soaked off correctly. I use this for every gel-x set that I do and those nails don’t budge until I soak them off myself. 3-4 week reten...
Nail Glue
Tools 💋
This was my first nail drill and lemme tell you, a year later she’s still kickin and doing the dang thing 😮💨 This drill is beginner friendly, reliable, and I have no complaints!
Makartt Nail Drills for Professional Salons & DIY Enthusiasts
This UV/LED light is a little on the pricier side but let me tell you, she is WORTH IT. This light is motion activated so turns on/off when a hand is entered or taken out. It’s the perfect size to accommodate to different hand sizes but isn’t bulky. ...
Gelish Pro LED Light - UV/LED lights, gel polish light, gel lamp | Sally Beauty
Polishes 💋
LOVE these polishes. They go on so smooth and don’t leave streaks. Very opaque and there’s so many color options!
Nailboo Forever Glaze Gel Polish | Gel Polish | Sally Beauty
Another great brand for polish options. These polishes go on smooth without streaks, they’re very opaque, and there’s a variety of colors to choose from!
ASP Soak Off Gel Polish | Sally Beauty
We all know doing chrome on nails is not for the weak. This top coat locks in looks without smudging or dragging product and leaves zero streaks. Definitely my favorite especially when it comes to chrome but I love this top coat on every nail set I d...
Mini Mani Moo No Wipe Chrome Top & Base Coat | LED/UV Gel | Sally Beauty
Extras 💋
I loveee a good cuticle oil! This is my go to for all my appointments and it’s also what I include in all of my press on nail orders! This one is so hydrating without feeling oily and smells so yummy without it being overbearing. People always tell m...
ASP Milk & Honey Cuticle Oil | Sally Beauty
Another cuticle oil I always repurchase! It smells heavenly and there’s so many scents to choose from. It’s so hydrating and prevents hangnails. The little flowers also give it such an aesthetic cutie look!
Blossom Hydrating, Moisturizing, Strengthening, Scented Cuticle Oil, Infused with Real Flowers, Made in , 0.92 fl. oz, Lavender
Nail swatches are a must if you want to display your colors and keep them all organized. This way you don’t have to dig through your polishes to see what colors you have or guess how colors will go together when doing nail sets!
150 Pcs Clear Nail Swatch Sticks with Ring, Fan Shape Nail Art Tips, False Nail Sample Sticks