I got tired of spending so much money at the nail salon, so I decided to learn how to do my own nails. This is a list of what you’ll need to do structured gel at home.
Sections
4
To remove gel
Prep your nails
Add your color
Add your top coat
To remove gel
Use the drill to file off most of the gel. Add the acetone to the cotton ball, place it onto your nail, take a piece of aluminum foil and wrap it around your nail. Leave it for 25-30 min. Once time is up, use the cuticle pusher to help remove the gel...
Use this to drill the gel
USA Pana 3/32" Safety Nail Carbide
You need 100% acetone to remove the gel!
100% Pure Acetone Nail Polish Remover
You’ll need this to remove the gel
Cotton Balls
Any aluminum foil is fine.
Aluminum Foil - Amazon.com
Prep your nails
Clean your cuticles, file, drill (not too much), buff, add dehydrator, primer (use a fan to dry nails) and lastly, add your base (Make sure to cure it before adding each base)
I really like this cuticle nipper because it’s very sharp!
MR.GREEN Cuticle Nipper & Cuticle Pusher
I’ve been using these for two years and have no complaints!
BTYMS 100 Pcs Nail Files and Buffers 100/180
I haven’t tried this drill yet, but I’ve heard great things about it!
MelodySusie 30000 RPM Nail Drill Rechargeable
This nail drill will help lift the cuticle and make it look clean.
E-file Nail Drill Bit for Manicure/Pedicure
You really need this to smooth everything out after using the drill!
Maryton Nail Sanding Buffing Block Nail Polisher Buffer File 80/80 …
This will help your nails to stick and last longer.
modelones 15ml Nail Dehydrator & Primer
This will help the gel stick and stay on longer
Mega Stick Base Soft Gel 15ml - KOKOIST USA
This UV lamp to cure the gel
SUNUV
Use this as your builder gel
Platinum Filler Base 15ml - KOKOIST USA
Add your color
Add your color(make sure to cure after each coat)
They last long on me and they’re affordable.
Beetles Gel Polish® - Cruelty-Free Mani That You Can Do at Home
Affordable color gel that you can buy.
DND Gel
Add your top coat
If your top coat is sticky after curing, use alcohol to remove the stickiness. DO NOT use acetone! That will melt the gel. Lastly, add your cuticle oil.
This top coat is top tier! The gloss never fades!
Ultra Glossy Non Wipe Top Coat Gel 15ml - KOKOIST USA
I like to use cuticle oil at the end. The oil I use is pineapple oil which is really good for moisturizing.
