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Do Your Own Nails!
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items I have been a DIY nail girlie for about 5 years now. So I know what to use and what not to use. These are all in my nail bin right now!! Chat in the comments if you have any questions- I will respond asap! :)
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Best Tools!
Favorite and ONLY Builder Gel!
Colors Colors!
Misc Must Haves!
Best Tools!
These are all of the tools that I personally use and recommend for safe and efficient nails!
These cuticle tools and clippers come in PINK which I love and silver. These are honestly mostly what I use for prepping and taking off my cuticles. I love them and they are so great for the price! Just barely reordered since my pair I got about 3 ye...
Makartt 3PCS Pink Cuticle Trimmer & Pusher
These tiny detail brushes are SO cheap and SO good! I love them. Make sure to take really good care of nail brushes so you don't have to repurchase!
Artdone Nail Art Pens, 5PCS Copper Liner Brushes
I also have this kit from amazon for all size dots and for more patterns, designs, etc that need bigger brushes! I also use the brushes of these for cleaning around the cuticle!
Artdone 6PCS Double-ended Nail Art Brushes
Because I usually don't take my builder gel fully off (I just do fill ins) I don't use these often but when I do I am SO thankful that I have them. The bottle is so convenient to get acetone quickly. The nail clips stay on great and really allow the ...
FANDAME Gel Nail Polish Remover Kit 10PCS
I know that the $15 little electric nail files (drills) are tempting but PLEASE if you're going to get something let it be this. It's more expensive but it is worth it. You have so much control over the speed which makes it so much easier and faster ...
MelodySusie Portable Nail Drill 30000 RPM
These scrub brushes are awesome for after you do any filing. They clean and disinfect and get rid of the dust no problem! Must have and a pack of 12 is great- I switch them out when the bristles start to mishape a little.
SQULIGT 12 Pcs Nail Scrub Brushes Clear Pink
My sister got this little nail color palette thing for Christmas two years ago, and I love it! It's sooo nice for when you have a lot of colors you want to use and they can be accessible and all in one place.
JASSINS Resin Nail Art Palette Gold Edge
Favorite and ONLY Builder Gel!
Luminary Nail System… you have my heart!
These Modelones nail dehydrator and primer are INCREDIBLE for retention (nails lasting a long time) and the only ones I use. I tried the Luminary primer, and I felt it didn't do as good of a job. I always buy two of each because I use them so much!
modelones 4 Pcs Nail Dehydrator & Primer 15ml
LUMINARY NAIL SYSTEMS is the best and only product I use for my builder gel on my nails. It stays FOREVER is relatively easy to teach yourself, and is perfection every damn time. While it is a little on the pricier side compared to amazon stuff, it's...
"Clarity" (Clear) Multi-Flex Gel
“Balance” is a really beautiful color. It's not too pigmented that it looks weird with your skin tone (I'm pretty fair) but it adds the sheer pink that makes things look classy and already painted.
"Balance" Multi-Flex Gel
If you are a beginner and you want to start using Luminary you have to get this kit. It has everything you need to start with one color (I recommend using "Clarity" first). It's perfection!
The Starter Kit
The Color Bundle is what I get for the colors I love. I like to get a new everything because it feel clean to me but i honestly could just wash them and you could too. But this comes with a 30 mL refill which is enough for me to have for myself for a...
The Color Bundle
BEST NO WIPE TOP COAT. EVER. ALWAYS.
Empower No Wipe Top Coat
Colors Colors!
These are all the color palettes you need so you have a wide enough range but don't spend a million dollars!
I love the colors in this palette a lot. The variety is great and so is the pigment! For the price- yes please!
JODSONE 36PCS Gel Nail Polish Set - 32 Colors
I love love these colors as bases! They are perfect and very sheer but buildable which I like!
Beetles Nude Pink Gel Nail Polish Set 25PCS
I love beetles colors! This palette is great because I feel like it has summer AND spring colors and such a wide variety!! Love!
Beetles 70PCS 60 Colors Gel Nail Polish Set
This is the best purchase for fall AND winter colors!! Such a wide variety!
Beetles 60 Colors Gel Nail Polish Set 69 Pcs
I've noticed I use black and white a lot and it is important to me that they are good quality and pigmented. These from beetles are great and 15 mL!
Beetles White & Black Gel Nail Polish Kit 15ml
Misc Must Haves!
These are the odds and ends that I have and I honestly would feel so sad without!
I am obsessed with a little bling on my nails so I love these. There are so many (3400) of both colors and there's so many options! Perfect and easy to use.
3400Pcs Gold & Silver Star Nail Charms
If you're a GelX girlie these are awesome. I only use the tips occasionally and these ones have always been the best! Even though they are etched, still file the inside of them before you apply and place gel.
UNA GELLA Almond Gel Nail Tips 504PCS Clear
This is the light I have been using forever now and I love it. If you don't want this particular one (although you should because I am recommending it to you) just PLEASE make sure you at least get a light that has a mirror on the bottom like this on...
SUNUV SUN2C 48W UV LED Nail Lamp Rose
These files and buffers are GREAT! I personally love the 100/180 grit each side is perfect for different needs. The buffers are great for doing isolated chrome, and between builder gel and color!
35 Count 100/180 Grit Nail Files & Buffers Kit
BEST NO WIPE TOP COAT. EVER. ALWAYS.
Empower No Wipe Top Coat
I love this blooming gel! I think blooming gel in itself is a learning curve, but this brand from amazon made it easy! I love it!
MelodySusie Hema Free Blooming Gel Nail Art