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Beauty: Nail color and care
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items My recommendations for often used nail color and nail care products. I'm not big on spending a lot of time and then spending time drying and then still ruining the nails, so lots of fast options here!
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All of the color, all of the time
I really like this basecoat for both traditional nail polishes as well as a prep for when I use a nail sticker. It leaves a pleasingly tacky surface that feels like it both smooths out any ridges and also grips on to whatever is going on top.
Bonder - ORLY
I love the slight translucence of this set. The gold is a beautiful accent for when you're feeling fancy and it works well with gold or rose gold jewelry.
Feeling Flush - Baby Pink & Gold Metallic Nails
This looks like such a beautiful neutral set; neutrals are a year round choice
In the Blush - Nude & Pink Glitter Nails - Dashing Diva
I love the combo of geometric lines with sparkle; Pink speaks spring and summer to me, but pink can also work year round
Rose Sparkle - Pink Geometric Nails - Dashing Diva
Love the blue pastel swirls and glitter, could see this working in Winter or Spring
Spiritual Journey - Baby Blue & Silver Glitter Nails
Almost black without being black and enough glitter to keep it light; I would wear this in Fall or Winter
Lapis Lazuli - Navy Shattered Glass Nails - Dashing Diva
The salon I go to carries this brand and I love how quickly it dries down and how long lasting it is! I've had it last almost two weeks before chipping and it's not a gel - it comes off with regular nail polish remover the same way any other polish w...
Dazzle Dry Kit
Love the Insta-dri line. I love the shape of the brush for getting a single layer on the nail and the fast drying means that I can do multiple thin coats in a short amount of time. Good coverage, especially with white and other light colors, after on...
Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Nail Color - 0.31 fl oz - Target
I love this one for a subtle pink with sparkle. I think it would work great for work or for any special occasions where you want your nails to look good but not be the star of the show.
After Glow
Autumnal colors that are nice and moody but with a touch of floral whimsy
Wild Flower
For when you're feeling ~moody~ and want something that is dark but also shiny.
Black Obsidian
Tools
All the tools to create a beautiful base for color (or natural nails)
I really like glass mail files over traditional emery board - I also feel like it's more gentle on the nails.
Crystal Nail File
Honestly, you can definitely go cheaper with nail clippers. You want to be switching them out every few years to keep them clean, so something cheap that gets the job done is all you need.
Trim Stainless Steel Fingernail & Toenail Clipper Pack - 2pc
I'm not 100% sure if I like this one but I think it's a good price for a beginner dipping their toe into nail care. I like using a buffing block after filing the nails (after clipping, to get rid of sharp edited and perfect the shape). I find that it...
Trim Nail Care 4-step Color-coded Buffing Block
I started testing gel nail strips for their longevity and I will say, they remain on fingers without chipping for far longer than the regular nail polish stickers. However, they are not as easily removed with nail polish remover. This one came with r...
Magic Off+ Remover - Dashing Diva | Ulta Beauty