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Nail Products I Use To Do My Nails At Home
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items I have been doing my own nails at home for two years now and here is a collection of products that I use to ensure my nails are long lasting and healthy. I use press-ons, gel polish, and do gel X nails at home using all of these products. P.S. everyt...
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Prep
Nail tips and designs
Application
Protection
Prep
Nail prep is the most important factor in ensuring your nails last a while
In comparison to other electric nail files, I found this one to be the most affordable and it gets the job done! The battery can last a long time, and I love all the different attachments it comes with. I use this tool to remove gel manicures and to prepare my nails for a new set
COSYGLOW Cordless Electric Nail Drill Kit
Nail oil is important if you face cracked and brittle nails, I like to use this when I am giving my nails a break to heal
Sally Hansen Vitamin E Nail & Cuticle Oil
Before applying new nails, you want to get rid of those dead cuticles. A cuticle trimmer and pusher are essential for removing them.
YINYIN Professional Cuticle Trimmer & Pusher
This is the best cuticle remover I have ever used. It removed the dead cutciles in seconds. I like to use this product is combination of the cuticle trimmer and pusher.
Sally Hansen Instant Cuticle Remover, Aloe
Primer and dehydrator are essential for ensuring your nails last longer as it removes oils and promote strength and durability
modelones 15ml Nail Dehydrator & Primer Kit
Before, I used to remove my previous nail polish with cotton balls and it would always leave cotton residue on my nails, making my nail polish look funky. With these wipes, they are lint free and you get so many for a great value.
TEOYALL 400 PCS Lint Free Nail Wipes Pink
This is my favorite acetone, it has great strength and doesn't leave my skin irritated.
Onyx 100% Pure Acetone Nail Polish Remover Kit
Nail buffers are also essential for long lasting nails. With a rough nail, it is more likely that the glue will adhere stronger to the nail.
Teenitor 6 pcs Nail File & Buffer Kit
I like to use a small makeup brush like duster to get rid of any excess dust after filing
Vaincre Nail Art Dust Remover Brush Pink
Pointed Q-Tips are my best kept secret for a quick nail polish clean up!
Clean Skin Club Clean Swabs 500CT Biodegradable
Nail tips and designs
These are the products that I use to actually apply the nail and items that I use for designs
My preferred nail style is medium tip in an almond shape. I use these clear tips applied with UV gel and a UV lamp for long lasting nails, then I paint over them with gel polish. I also have larger nails beds and these fit perfectly.
UNA GELLA 216pcs Medium Almond Press-On Nails
If you desire to paint designs on your nails, you are going to want to invest in a bundle of nail brushes. These brushes come in various shapes and sizes to pursue your nail dreams.
Artdone 31pcs Nail Art Brush & Dotting Tool Set
Nail gems are another way to design your nails! Simply secure them onto your nail with UV gel and a UV lamp to cure.
BELLEBOOST Nail Art Rhinestone Glue Gel Kit
This white chrome powder will have your nails looking metalic, I oringally purchased this to try the “haliey beiber” nails.
Artdone White Pearl Chrome Nail Powder Kit
When I am not painting my own nails, I am using Kiss nails. Their durability is amazing and I always find them lasting longer than other brands
KISS Bare but Better Press On Nails Almond Red
Application
The application part of the process when applying nails
When I am using press nail nails form the store, I tend to ditch the glue and use these glue stickers instead. I found that the nails last longer, there isn't a mess on my fingers, and it is easier to notice when a nail falls off
Allstarry 288pcs Waterproof Double-Sided Nail Tabs
Gel glue is what I use to secure my clear nail tips. I found that it is more durable than using generic nail glue.
UNA GELLA Solid Nail Glue Gel 15ml Lamp Cure
A UV lamp is needed to secure the gel on your nails. I have used this one for years and have found it to be pretty reliable.
SUNUV UV Nail Lamp Gel Polish Dryer SUN9C
I also like to use a combination of the large and small uv lamp. This one is great for initial nail application when I am using my other hand to old a secure the nail
Beetles Mini UV Light for Gel Nails with Smart Sensor
Protection
A dust collector will prevent nail dust and shavings from getting everywhere and into your lungs. Overtime, if you are constantly breathing in these particles it can become detrimental to your health.
SAVILAND Nail Dust Collector with Lamp 40W
Frequent use of UV light reaching your skin over time can also damage your skin. With these gloves you are able to protect your skin from unnecessary exposure when using the UV lamp.
MelodySusie UV Gloves for Gel Nail Lamp, UPF50+
This liquid latex is to be applied surrounding your nails to prevent gel polish or glue from getting on your skin, which can irritate your skin or cause contact dermatitis. Simply apply, paint, and peel off
modelones Gel Polish Liquid Latex 15ml Peel Off
Doing your nails at home can be messy and that is okay! Protect your surfaces with a silicone mat.
Nail Art Table Mat, Soft PU Leather Pad