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DIY Gel-X Nails Starter Kit
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items i’ve been doing my own nails for 3+ years now and i feel like i’ve gotten pretty good at it, so here are the items i always reach for when i do my nails!
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basic kit
nail art
charms
basic kit
always my go-to tip — super easy to file into a rounder tip or cut down to be a short length
Beetles Gel Nail Tips Almond Medium 500Pcs
the BEST for retention! i can go 2+ weeks with this glue (with proper nail prep of course)
Nail Glue and Bond - High Adhesive Strength
affordable lamp that i’ve been using for 3+ years now! super easy to use and works well for an affordable option!
SUNUV UV LED Lamp
super smooth to use & levels out well! top coat has a super glassy finish and hardens super well! would take a pair of pliers to chip it! base coat adheres really well to any color put on top and keeps everything from peeling off
GAOY 16ml 2 Pcs Glassy Gel Top & Base Coat Set
a must for etching nail tips or for removal! has different speed settings and different tips for versatile filing! also has the pointy one for cuticle work (it’s really good)
MelodySusie Electric Nail Drill
nail art
the clear gel is sooo perfect for all of my 3D sculpting (for stuff like flowers, fruit, starfish, etc) — easy to use and doesn’t stick to your fingers! i found it really easy to learn how to use and sculpt on and off the nail
SUPWEE Solid Builder Gel for Nails Clear
could not recommend a better pearl powder! it’s easy to use and applies smoothly using the provided applicator!
i previously struggled a lot with silver chrome powder, but this one is perfect for a more subtle sheen! my favorite is using this on top...
Artdone White Pearl Chrome Nail Powder
this stuff is so freaking strong i’ve never had a charm or gem fall off when using this!! (extra tip: use this for self leveling 3d gel — great for unsteady hands & slow control)
Makartt Nail Rhinestone Super Strong Glue
this one holds its shape super well! but it’s not easy to smooth out if you’re trying to get a “liquid drop” effect — use for shapes like a bow on pic#2
Makartt 3D Nail Gel Sculpting Glue 15g
charms
all of my nail charms are from amazon! just be careful with the pearl charms since the pearl coating will wear off quite fast if you don’t topcoat it well enough!
Assorted Nail Charms