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Salon Who? My DIY Nail Obsession
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items During COVID shutdown, I decided to learn how to do my own nails – partly out of boredom, partly because I missed that “fresh manicure” feeling. What started as a small self-care experiment turned into one of my favorite rituals. Now, doing my nails ...
From prep to polish, it’s become a mindful moment that makes me feel put-together and confident. Here are my go-to products – the tools, polishes, and little luxuries that helped me turn a pandemic hobby into a full-on self-care ritual. 💅✨
From prep to polish, it’s become a mindful moment that makes me feel put-together and confident. Here are my go-to products – the tools, polishes, and little luxuries that helped me turn a pandemic hobby into a full-on self-care ritual. 💅✨
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Gel
Nail Care
Nail Polish & Lacquer
Gel
All the brands and kits I’ve used as I build my personal gel salon for at home manicures.
If you’re getting into DIY gel manicures, I highly recommend the Beetles nail kit. It comes with a full range of colors and a UV light — basically everything you need to get started and feel like you have your own mini salon at home.
As you get more...
Beetles Gel Nail Polish Kits with UV Light
I love using a gel builder to add strength to my manicure. This has been a go-to product for me that's inexpensive and works well. I usually get 2-weeks wear out of this builder with the proper nail prep.
ASP Brush-On Colored Builder Gel | Hard Gel
As I've become more and more comfortable with using gel, I've grown to really love DND polish! They have a great neutral selection and each gel polish comes with a nail lacquer that I usually use for a pedicure!
DND DC Gel Polish Set Sheer Collection
One of my all time favorite gel brands! Their Blue Collection is to die for! I especially love Goodie Bag!
DND Gel Polish Set, Blue Collection
My favorite gel polish brand! Love their Orange Collection, and especially like Hot Mess which is a vibrant red/orange that's perfect for the summer!
DND Gel Polish Set, Orange Collection
I love a jelly nail look! Beetles kits are a great starter kit for those getting into gel manicures and want a lot of colors at a great price.
Beetles Jelly Gel Nail Polish Set, 53PCS
I use this to fast track my gel removal process. It's best used when you buff the shine off your manicure and then apply. I use this in waves, as the first coat does not always remove the layers of gel I have on, especially when using a builder gel. ...
Gel Nail Polish Remover
I love this cat eye polish! It’s easy to work with and they have so many beautiful colors. My favorite is Ruby Twilight featured in the images.
GAOY Red Cat Eye Gel Nail Polish 16ml
Nail Care
Products I use to care for and maintain healthy nail beds.
Whether on clean nails or right after a manicure, I always use a cuticle oil to keep my nail beds healthy. This has been one of many great options I've tried along my nail care journey!
0.5 oz Solar Oil Nail and Cuticle Conditioner
Love this duo! I use the remover when prepping my nails for a manicure and the oil after finishing my manicure to bring moisture back into my nail bed.
Cuticle Care Kit - Oil & Remover for Nails
A good nail file is a must-have for any at-home manicure kit. I love these because they’re affordable, easy to use, and the arched shape makes shaping my nails so much easier — it’s my personal favorite style. If you’re a DIY nail enthusiast, I highl...
Beauty Secrets Zebra Banana Nail File Medium 100/180
A nail buffer is essential for prepping your nails before applying polish, gel, or powder. I use this medium/fine block to gently remove shine from my natural nails — it helps my manicures last so much longer! Using a finer grit is also great for min...
Med Fine Buffer Block 100/180 Grit
These trimmers are what I have in my nail kit and they’ve done very well for me for several years!
Stainless Steel Cuticle Trimmer
This has changed the game for my brittle nails! If used as directed twice a day, you’ll be stunned by the results after just a couple weeks. It really is a miracle worker!
LONDONTOWN Nail & Cuticle Cream, 1 fl oz
This is so nourishing and I love the ingredients. It is a bit more oily so I love using this just after I’ve completed my manicure or just before bed as an overnight treatment.
Badger Organic Cuticle Cream, Shea Butter
Nail Polish & Lacquer
Polishes and lacquers I love and that last!
This is a great lacquer! It’s thick so a single coat goes a long way and it’s very long lasting!
LONDONTOWN lakur Nail Polish - Glossy Mauve Plum
The blue collection of the Londontown Lakur are stunning and so vibrant!
LONDONTOWN lakur Nail Polish - Chip-Resistant & Non-Toxic
The green collection of this polish is gorgeous. My personal fav color is Velvet Drapes which can be seen in the selection when you follow the link!
LONDONTOWN lakur Nail Polish - Deep Jade
This color, Posh Forever, is perfect for the fall!
LONDONTOWN lakur Nail Polish - Chip-Resistant