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DIY nail girl favs💅🏾
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Jasmine Ellerbee
I’ve been a DIY nail girlie for years! Learning and perfecting different techniques. Here’s some things I’ve loved over the years.
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Nail Prep
 
Gel Polish
 
Miscellaneous nail products/ helpful tools
 
Builder gels/ hard gels
 
UV/LED lights
 
Gel-X

Nail Prep

If you want the best start for your nails to last, your prep is extremely important!
 
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This is the one I started with very affordable and easy to use. Not as long lasting but it’s worth it when you’re learning how to use these drills.
JIASHENG 20000rpm Electric Nail Drill
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You don’t want to skip out on your bonding. A little goes a long way!
Young Nails Protein Bond - Non-Acidic Nail Primer
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Not just prep. It’s used all throughout the service. These lint free wipes are perfect to use and not leave residue in the nails.
650 Pcs Lint Free Nail Wipes Cotton Pads
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If you haven’t heard or learned. Look into “Russian Manicures” specifically their prep. AMAZING! I love this set with helping clean my cuticles etc.
MelodySusie 10pcs Diamond Nail Drill Bits
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I specifically like the 120 grit for this. Not too harsh on the nails. Perfect for a quick cleanup before you add your dehydrator and bonds
Lavinda 80pc 3.1mm Sanding Bands 120 Grit
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These are more coarse for removing bulk, or shaping more crisp.
Canvalite 12pcs 100/180 Grit Coarse Nail Files
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Cute but definitely removes the dead skin
XUNXMAS Cuticle Trimmer & Remover Set
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Protect your lungs and home air. Don’t let dust particles settle. Collect them!
MelodySusie Pocket Nail Dust Collector HProA
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Key products from beginning to end
Gelish Fantastic Four Essentials Kit - Pro Manicure
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This is my current e-file which I am in love with! So easy to use, you can set your favorite speeds and direction of the drill. It’s also cordless! The charge lasts forever too!
M Nova Pro Nail Drill 35,000 RPM Blue
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Gel Polish

 
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I love a good polish set! Small bottles but multiple colors to choose from at an affordable price.
GAOY 42 Pcs Neon Gel Nail Polish Set
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You always need some base coat options for those French designs
GAOY Nude Jelly Gel Nail Polish Set, 6 Sheer Pinks
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Love these in the fall season!
GAOY Brown Nude Gel Nail Polish Set, 6 Colors
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Perfect everyday colors in this set!
GAOY 42 Pcs Gel Nail Polish Set, 39 Colors
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My favorite nudes/ bases for designs. Add 1-3 layers depending on the look you’re going for.
FZANEST Jelly Nude Gel Nail Polish Set
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Miscellaneous nail products/ helpful tools

 
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Quick pump to get product out. Mess free!
Push Down Pump Dispenser 3.4oz Clear Bottles 2Pack
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I’ve never seen such beautiful brushes in my life! My French design has never been so crisp and clean!
Komall Metallic Nail Art 5Pcs Liner Brushes
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Always protect your skin!
MelodySusie Premium Fingerless UV Gloves
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I use this brush set for my hard gel and builder gel. I use the bigger round one to apply and I follow up with the liner brush to get in the corners
Beaute Galleria 4-Piece UV Gel Nail Art Brush Set
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Clean the nails off from dust before applying other products and when you’re finish curing the top coat.
Gelish Soak-Off Nail Polish Cleaner 4 oz
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Cute little pallet to help with your designs
Resin Nail Art Mixed Color Palette White
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Any kind of nail removal except hard gel
Pronto 100% Acetone Gel Nail Polish Remover 8oz
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Simple but a nice way to cleanup your nail/ sidewalls while working. We’re so used to using a nail from our other hand but then you get product in those nails. These keep it clean.
EWVVSS 600 Pcs 4.5 Inch Orange Nail Sticks
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If you want to match the nail drill, here is the dust collector
M Nova Air Nail Dust Collector 60W Cordless
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Omggg this was the best purchase EVER! Not only does it hold all of my nail things. It has a table that adjusts to different heights for your comfort. You can sit on your couch and use it or have another chair using this.
Joligrace Rolling Manicure Table 5 Drawers
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Builder gels/ hard gels

 
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Great starter kit for hard gel! You can get other brands as you get better. I recommend starting with this or IBD
Beetles Builder Gel 3 Colors 9 in 1
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A greater starter brand to learn hard gel
IBD Hard Gel UV/LED Builder Gel Pink 2oz
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UV/LED lights

 
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Flash curing made easy!
ALLKEM Portable Cordless Gooseneck UV/LED Nail Lamp
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Here’s a great starting point
JODSONE UV LED Nail Lamp with Sensor & Timers
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Now this is some advanced technology! Making it safer for your hands/ skin to not get damaged.
AI UV LED Nail Lamp - 109 LED Fast Cure
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Gel-X

 
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I’ve tried many gel x kits and this brand was the best, in my opinion.
APRÉS Gel-X Nail Kit - Gold pH Bonder & Primer
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You can select which shape and length you want in the kit. I loved when I did gel-x.
Aprés Gel-X Nail Extension Kit, 14 Sizes
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