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I used to buy polish off Amazon, which is also good! - but I ended up with a bunch of colors that came in packs that I don't actually use (think like buying a whole thing of earrings for one pair) SO I go to Walmart and get smaller packs or singular ...
Best Sellers In Gel Nail Polish Set - Walmart
I've been doing my nails since August 2025 and this is the glue I've settled on! Super affordable, and with the right prep, it stays for 3-4 weeks (I take them off after that time but typically they aren't lifting!)
GAOY Solid Nail Glue Gel for Nail Tips, 30g Solid Nail Gel ... - Walmart
Melody Susie is the best brand for nail drills, hands down. I know they have a few others, my advice would be to get one that does have that screen on it, the first one I had didn't so I had no idea how fast/slow it was going
MelodySusie Nail Drills in Nail Tools - Walmart.com
A good dehydrator is an essential part of prep!! The one I started with was the Apres one, which admittedly is very good, but I couldn't bring myself to repurchase without trying something cheaper, and I found that this one works just as well! save y...
Nail Dehydrator - Walmart
Any topcoat is good honestly! I like gaoy, apres, beetles, rosalind, and jodstone. I haven’t found one that chips super easily and I've been experimenting with getting ones with sparkles in them for extra flair!
Shop Gel Coats and Nail Products for Beautiful Nails at Walmart