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Beginner DIY Gel Mani/Pedi Kit

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Discover the ultimate Beginner DIY Gel Mani/Pedi Kit for salon-worthy nails at home! Our carefully curated collection includes all you need for a flawless gel manicure and pedicure. Step into the world of professional nail care with easy-to-use and h...
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Tools

These tools will help you to level up your at-home DIY gel manicures and pedicures.

 
Deborah Moreau profile picture
I love these brushes for doing designs on my nails such as French tip, and the dotting tools at the ends are useful for dot designs. I also use the brushes with polish remover to clean around my nails when I'm painting them.
Double-Ended Nail Art Brushes, 5 PCS Nail
 
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Getting a good UV lamp is a game changer. I had a cheaper lamp before and my polish would never last for a week before chipping and it would sometimes peel. So don't go too cheap on the UV lamp it makes a huge difference in keeping your polish on for...
Sunrich 120W UV Gel Nail Lamp LED Fast Dryer
 
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Must have for exfoliating your feet and removing calluses. Much safer than the “cheese grater” callus removers.
2PCS Natural Pumice Stone
 
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This is great for quickly removing polish and cleaning around the nail when painting.
Onyx Professional 100% Acetone Remover 16 Fl Oz

Polishes

Having good quality gel polishes is essential to a long-lasting manicure or pedicure. These are the picks that have helped me to have 2-week+ manicures. Also an extra tip is to wear gloves if you wash dishes by hand often.

 
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I use this after my base coat, it helps to keep my polish on for longer.
IBD UV Bonder
 
Deborah Moreau profile picture
This is such a great kit and will last you a long time. It has all you need to apply and protect your gel color and it works well with essentially any brand of gel polishes.
Gelish Fantastic Four Gel Nail Polish Kit
 
Deborah Moreau profile picture
I love doing French tip with both white and black polish. If you haven't done a French tip with black polish yet it's so pretty and still classy!!
RARJSM 15ML Black White Gel Nail Polish Kit
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This is the pink color I use for my french tip. It's nice and sheer but adds the perfect amount of pink.
Jelly Milky Transparent Gel Polish (Clear Pink)
 
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I've tried about five different brands of gel polishes (excluding base/top coats) and this is my favorite brand by far. It chips the least and the color pay off is really good. It's not too thick or thin and I've had great results with every color I'...
modelones 15ML Neutral Nude Gel Nail Polish

Nail Maintenance

Keeping your nails strong and healthy will aid in you having beautiful manicures and pedicures, especially if you like your nails to be long. Use this items to help maintain the health of your nails.

 
Deborah Moreau profile picture
This has so many tools to clean and groom your nails with and it's very easy to travel with.
18pcs Nail Travel Hygiene Kit
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I like to use this before I cut my cuticles, it makes it easier to push them back and cut them.
Cuticle Softener
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Although this is pricey it can last you years. You only need a small dab and keep the foil over the cream, it'll last you such a long time. It keeps brittle nails strong and healthy, a customer recommended this to me and it's well worth the price.
Christian Dior Apricot Nail Cream
 
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This has so many different filing attachments and always use it before I paint my nails to smooth the nail or cuticle.
Electric Nail Drill Machine
 
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I always like to have extra nail files because I tend to misplace them and I really like these. Don't forget to file in one direction, not back and forth.
Makartt Nail File 100/180 Grit Nail Files