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At-Home Nail Essentials & DIY Nail Finds
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items I’m slowly becoming a girl who does her own nails. These are the products, tools, and supplies I’ve used while learning to do my nails at home, from prep and polish to the little things that make DIY manicures easier. Beginner-friendly finds I actual...
Sections
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Nail Prep
Press Ons & Tips
Gel Polish & Finishing
Tools & Equipment
Nail Prep
This is the nail drill I’ve been using while learning to do my own nails at home. I use it for shaping, smoothing, and cleaning up my nails, and I like being able to adjust the speed depending on what I’m working on. It’s been a really useful additio...
Nail Drill Kit
This has been really handy while I’m learning to do my own nails at home. I use the cuticle remover and tools to clean up around my nails before my manicure. I like that everything comes together in one kit, so I don’t have to buy each tool separatel...
Cuticle Remover Kit
I use this as part of my nail prep before applying gel. The dehydrator helps remove excess oils from the nail, and the primer helps the gel adhere better. It’s one of those small steps that makes sense to have in an at-home nail setup, especially whe...
Nail Dehydrator & Primer Acid-Free Prep Kit
I use this for removing my gel polish when I’m ready for a new set. I like that it makes gel removal quicker without having to soak or wrap each nail in acetone. **One important warning: be very careful not to get this on your skin... it burns!** I m...
Gel Nail Polish Remover
I’ve been using this solid nail glue gel for applying nail tips and press-ons at home. I like the thicker consistency because it stays where I put it instead of running everywhere, and I have time to position and adjust the nail before curing it. Tha...
UV Nail Glue Gel
Press Ons & Tips
These are the short French tip press-on nails I’ve been using for my at-home nail routine. I like the shorter coffin shape because they’re easy to wear while still giving that clean, polished look. With 160 nails in the set, there are plenty of sizes...
White French Tip Press On Nails, Short Coffin
I picked these up to make doing my own pedicures at home a little easier. The French tip gives that clean, polished look without having to paint the design myself, and the square shape is simple and classic. A good option when I want my toes to look ...
Toe Nail Press Ons, French Square Toe Tips
I use this solid gel nail glue when I’m applying press-ons and nail tips at home. I like the thicker consistency because it gives me a little more time to get the nail positioned correctly before curing, instead of the glue running everywhere. It’s b...
UV Gel Nail Glue
Gel Polish & Finishing
This base and top coat set has been part of my at-home gel nail setup. I like having both in one set, and the no-wipe top coat saves me an extra step after curing. It’s a simple, affordable option if you’re building your own gel manicure supplies at ...
Top Coat and Base Coat Set
This is one of the gel polish sets I’ve been using while learning to do my own nails at home. I like that it comes with six shades in the same color family, so there’s enough variety to switch things up without buying a bunch of individual bottles. T...
Fall Gel Nail Polish Set
I use this on top of my press-on nails to give them a thicker, more structured look that’s closer to the appearance of an acrylic set. It helps me customize my press-ons instead of having them look like I simply glued on a fake nail. This has been on...
Gel Top Coat, Builder Gel, and Base Coat Set
Tools & Equipment
This is the nail lamp I use for curing my gel products at home. I like that it has an automatic sensor, so I don’t have to keep reaching for a button every time I put my hand in. The removable base also makes it easier to clean. It’s been a simple, p...
150W UV Nail Dryer LED Light
Good lighting makes such a difference when doing your own nails. This half-moon LED lamp provides light across my workspace, making it easier to see what I'm doing while prepping, shaping, and applying polish.
Nail Lamp for Desk