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Everything you need to start ur own gel x nail business

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The best products you need to start your own gel x nail business coming from a certified nail tech💗
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Nail prep

 
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1st step: wipe the nails with alcohol wipes to cleanse + remove dirt and natural oils from the nail plate
MED PRIDE Sterile Alcohol Prep Pads 70% IPA
 
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Step 2: push the cuticles back then use the cuticle cutter to cut any excess dead skin off the cuticle. You must do this to get the best retention when applying your gel and so that the nail doesn’t lift.
Top Cuticle Pushers - Amazon.de
 
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Step 3: file your nail beds until all of the nail plate is rough
WHITE STRAIGHT FILE 80/80 (2 PIECE) | Kiara Sky Professional Nails
 
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Step 4: after filing your Nails, you must apply the dehydrator to get rid of all of the excess oils to dry out the nail plate so that the soft gel nail tips will stick
Glitterbels Hema Free - Dehydrator (17ml)

Application

 
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Guys I swear by gelish soft gel primer and adhesive my nails be stuck downnnnn. You must get this the price is so worth it
Gelish Soft Gelâ„¢ Duo - Gelish & Morgan Taylor
 
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After applying the primer and then the adhesive tip glue you must only use soft gel tips. Put a thin layer of the glue onto the nail plate and swipe the excess glue with the nail tip and then hold down and cure it under your UV or LED lamp.
SOFTIPS PROâ„¢ XII - Standard Square Medium - SOFGEL
 
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After applying the soft gel tips slightly buff them so that this builder gel sticks. GLITTERBELS build a gel is such great quality. I definitely recommend. After you’ve applied the builder gel cure under the UV or LED lamp for 60 seconds to 120 secon...
Nail Builder Gel in a Bottle - Glitterbels
 
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These liner gel polishes are great for French tips and detailed designs after you’ve applied the liner to your Nails (optional) you must cure for at least 60 seconds.
Nail Art Liners | PLA - Paris Lash Academy
 
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I’ve used this topcoat for years and I have absolutely no problems with it. This is your final step after curing your builder gel and gel polish, move apply top coat and cure for at least 60 seconds but honestly you could get away with 15 seconds. Th...
NON-WIPE GLOSS TOP COAT 10ML - Mitty

Decor/storage

 
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This is the perfect decoration to make your gel polishes look aesthetic to clients and keep them organised and colour coordinated
BTremary 15" Acrylic 6-Shelf Nail Polish Holder