I decided to teach myself how to do my own nails because I didn’t want to pay loads of money every month when I could just do it myself! I decided to use biab as it’s healthier and I can still have my natural nails being long without worrying they’ll...
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biab and gels
all the tools
nail tlc
biab and gels
Beetles is such an affordable brand and they have SO many colours to choose from! Most of them come with top coats and a base coat, which is always needed!
Shop All Nail Colors
Such a smooth top coat and my nails stay shiny for the whole time until I change set!
Beetles Top Coat No Wipe Clear Shine Finished
Perfect for 3D art and for gluing gems and tips!
Makartt Sculpture Gel 3D Carving Gels
A bit annoying at times, but when it goes your way, it looks so so good
beetles Blooming Gel 15ml Clear UV Polish
A more solid 3D gel to use for designs, can be a bit difficult to get the hang of, but you can make some really cool 3D designs!
Supwee Clear Solid Sculpture Builder Gel 14g
These are a must for a long lasting nail set!!!
Modelones Gel Nail Polish Primer 2Pcs 15ml
I’ve been using this since I started doing my own nails, it’s hema free which means less likely for an allergic reaction! Affordable too! I use the clear colour as I do designs on top of the biab!
Hema Free Builder-bel Gel
all the tools
Don’t want to use the plastic tips? I use these with the biab and it can give another type of extension!
100 Pcs Self Adhesive Nail Forms Stickers
This is a great brand for UV lamps, I used to have a beetles one that came in a set but this one gets all nails cured perfectly and quickly!
SUNUV LED Nail Lamp, Gel Polish Dryer
Affordable nail drill! Doesn’t tell you a number but it works just as well!!
Nanssigy Electric Nail Drill 20000 RPM USB
Handy little uv lamp for curing small designs and biab before doing a full cure!
SAVILAND 12W UV LED Nail Lamp with Timer
A good starter kit of drill bits! Especially for cuticle work!
13PC Nail Drill Bits Set, 3/32 inch
When you want the long nail but still waiting for them to grow out?? Perfect little kit! I use the markartt UV glue instead for a more secure fix!
Venares 500 Pcs Coffin French Nail Tips Set
You need these for a lint free nail! Life savers when you accidentally touch your clothes after curing!
Thboxes 1000 Pcs Lint-Free Nail Wipes
You want those glazed donut nails? Here you go!
Chrome Powder
Want a little pearly or glitz? these are perfect and all the sizes you’d need!
Nail Art Pearls Flatback Gold Silver 3D
For prepping the nails and removing it!
Mylee Nail Gel Polish Prep Wipe & Remover 2x250ml
With so much exposure to UV light, you need to protect your skin
Saviland UV Gloves for Gel Nails, UPF200+, Black
Perfect kit for a start up, you’ll eventually need to replace them
WOVTE 11 Pcs Nail File & Buffer Set with Cuticle Nipper
Different shaped brushes for all the nail art!
SculptZen 6 Pcs Double Ended Nail Art Brushes
nail tlc
Taken your nails off for a little break is always a must every so often, I love to apply this when I have no biab on to keep my nails strong!