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Must Haves to Start Making Press On Nails
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Delia Rivera
Almost a year since I started doing my own press on nails at home! Sharing my favorite gel polishes and products to help you on your nail journey! 💅 (This list contains affiliate links)
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All products are budget-friendly and have helped me grow in my nail journey.

 
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These are great for short use or a one night event.
Allstarry 288pcs Waterproof Double-Sided Nail Glue Tabs
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Very sticky and keeps your nail tips in place while working using the nail stand.
Mozeat Double Sided Tape for Press on Nails 20FT
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I carry this in my purse and helps me maintain my nail and cuticle care throughout the day. Green Pear and Citrus is my favorite scent.
Nail Art Cuticle Protector Pen - Green Pear & Citrus
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Perfect tool to mix your colors on and so easy to wipe off.
Resin Nail Art Palette with Gilded Edge (White)
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Perfect base and top coat to complete your nail set!
Gelish MINI Dynamic Duo Base & Top Gel Set
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Can be used as a nail dehydrator, to disinfect tools, and to wipe off mixing plate.
ForPro 91% Isopropyl Alcohol, 32 Fl Oz
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Depending on your mood or look you're going for, this set gives you 3 nail tip styles to choose from.
Modelones 450Pcs Nail Tips Set - 3 Styles
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Safety is important when using UV/LED light to cure gel products. These gloves protect your hands while curing your designs.
MelodySusie UV Gloves for Gel Nail Lamp, UPF50+
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Very durable and beginner-friendly.
Gel UV LED Nail Polish Lamp 40W LKE Dryer
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Prepping your nails is crucial. This set provides all of the tools needed.
3pcs Double Sided Nail File & Buffer Kit
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Strong hold, dries pretty quickly, and fits right into your purse.
KISS PowerFlex Fast Dry Nail Glue 0.10oz
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This set provides you with the right brushes to create all sorts of designs like French tips, flowers, hearts, straight and curved lines, and more.
Artdone 35pcs Nail Art Pens & Brushes Set
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Very important to apply cuticle oil before prepping and when your nails are all done. Re-applying on a daily basis also helps maintain healthy nails and cuticles. This one is my favorite!
CND SolarOil Cuticle Oil with Jojoba & Vitamin E
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Can never have enough! Each have two different grits (100 and 180), which are perfect for giving your nail tips the right foundation for your base gel to adhere to.
Nail File 10 PCS Double Sided 100/180 Grit
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While working on creating your nail designs on the nail stand, protecting your skin with gloves is important.
FifthPulse Fuchsia Hot Pink Nitrile Gloves
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It gives you the stability you need to design each nail at your own pace plus a nice visual of the finished look.
Makartt Magnetic Nail Stand for Press On Nails
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