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My FAV Nail Essentials for an at HOME Mani💅🏾
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items Salon prices..In this economy?! Yeah….no thanks✋🏾. So I decided to bring the nail salon home instead! Here are my go-to press-ons, Gel-X, and nail supplies that keep your nails looking FLAWLESS and long-lasting — sometimes even better than the salon...
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Supplies Essentials
These are my go-to essentials for any nail set — press-ons, Gel-X, gel nails, you name it! While these supplies are an investment, they make doing your nails so much easier and give you that at-home salon experience.
Great nail file set for all types of nails and problems! This nail set gives you multiple grit files that you can choose from
Teenitor 6 pcs Nail File & Buffer Set
I personally love 150 grit files so much I have to buy them in bulk because I use them so much! Love using these nail files to shape nails or remove any gel or build up on my nail
Professional 12pcs 100/150 Grit Double Sided Nail Files
Great beginner nail lamp for simple gel nails that will meet all your needs!
Gel UV LED Nail Polish Lamp 40W with Timers
Good beginner lamp for flash curing gel on nails!
SMALLSHS 18W Mini LED UV Nail Lamp
This is a great portable nail file that is easy to use and beginner friendly! It addition you can control the RPM speed of how fast or slow you want to drill your nails
MelodySusie Pro Rechargeable 30000 RPM Nail Drill
I LOVE this dust fan because you can get so much dust/debris around your station and this will help eliminate that, and also protect your lungs from all that dust
MelodySusie Compact Lightweight Nail Dust Collector
Great drill bits that you can add to your nail drill. Love that it comes with many different options that can help with multiple things. Love the mini nail grit the most!!
Fiezkaa 10Pcs 3/32 Ceramic Nail Drill Bits
If you love nail art, these are the brushes you need. Great beginner brushes that you can use to draw any lines or designs!
Artdone Metallic Nail Art Pens, 5PCS Black
This is a great beginner friendly nail cuticle pusher and trimmer. Using these will help your nail set last way longer and make your nails have a cleaner look.
YINYIN Cuticle Trimmer with Pusher & Cutter
Easy nail tools to use when you want to add designs or clean up your nails
Artdone 6PCS Double-ended Nail Dotting Tools
Easy nail clippers to use when you want to cut your fake nails without damage the nail
MelodySusie Acrylic Nail Clippers for Fake Nails
If you have a ton of colors like me, having these will be a great help when deciding what color you want to do that day! It honestly makes you feel like your at your own nail salon
160Pcs Clear Stiletto Nail Swatch Sticks
This by far is the best acetone I have tried! Simple but efficient, gets the job done
Onyx 100% Pure Acetone Nail Polish Remover Kit
These are great non-lint nail wipes that gets the job done of removing any product!
600 PCS Lint Free Nail Polish Remover Pads
This is essential when you want to do your own press ons! Having this stand allows you to work on your press on nails without putting them on
Makartt Nail Stand for Nail Art Display
Very explanatory. These palettes you can put gel polishes on for nail art or to mix and make your own colors!
2 Pcs Resin Nail Art Palettes Gold Edge
These gloves are a lifesaver for protecting your nails against harsh UV lights
MelodySusie UV Gloves for Gel Nail Lamp UPF50+
Great simple gloves I use whenever doing my toes to protect my nails from getting polish on them!
FifthPulse Fuchsia Nitrile Gloves 3 Mil – Powder & Latex Free Medical Exam
Gel-X
These are my favorite products whenever doing Gel-X nails!
This by far is the best glue I have used to apply gel-x nails. Yes she’s a little pricey but so worth it! Would rather spend money on a good quality product that will last me, than a cheap product I can’t even use
APRÉS Gel-X Nail Kit - Gold pH Bonder
These are my go-to nail tips. Apres nail tips are by far the best nail tips I have tried! They never break and they last forever
Aprés Gel-X Sculpted Stiletto Long Tip Box
Love this shape for when I want to go for a square shape. Great nail tips that are tea!! The quality is amazing and will last forever
Aprés Gel-X Sculpted Square Long Tip Box 500pc
Love using these nail tips when I want a shorter nail look without cutting them. Great quality nail tips that will last forever and won’t break!
Aprés Gel-X® Scupted Square Medium Tip Box
Press-On’s
Press-ons honestly save me every time! If I’m in a rush or just want instant cute nails, they’re my go-to. And when you prep your nails the right way, they can last 3+ weeks!
These are so cute if you want simple french tip with chrome on top. Again another easy and simple press on set to put on that will last 2+ weeks!
Mrs.
If you love simple solid colors, this one is for you! Lilynailsart lets you order simple press ons from a variety of colors
Solid Color
These are so cute and easy to put on if you want quick nails that look like you went to the nail salon. They can last up to 2+ weeks and the designs don’t tarnish over time
Olive You
Great press on set if you love a cute design! I think this goes great for the spring time.
Bloom & Beetle
Can’t see the photo on these but great quality press on nails from NailPhoria as well!
NailPhoria MOST LOVED Collection - Handmade Press-On Nails | Reusable, Salon-Quality, Long-Lasting, Glossy Design - TikTok Shop
This one honestly speaks for themselves! Such great press ons if you love want a beachy moment!
Mermaid
Great press ons if you love polkadots and designs! Love this for the spring/fall time
Cherry Darling
Such cute press ons when you want nails with a little flare! Great quality, doesn’t tarnish, and last 2+ weeks!
French Pearl
Can’t see the photo on these but great quality press on nails from NailPhoria as well!
NailPhoria MOST LOVED Collection - Handmade Press-On Nails | Reusable, Salon-Quality, Long-Lasting, Glossy Design - TikTok Shop
These are great press ons if you love a super cute spring inspired design that has lots of designs
Blush Bloom
These press ons are so cute for if you want a cute garden/springtime look!
Elyora
Simple, cheap, and effective nail glue I get whenever I’m ordering on Amazon!
Adhesive Super Bond for Acrylic Nail Tips
My go to glue whenever I do press-on’s! A great simple glue that will keep your nails on for weeks
KISS PowerFlex Maximum Speed Nail Glue - 0.10 oz.
Gel Polish Recommendations
These are my favorite nail polishes I use whenever doing gel that won’t tarnish and last long!
My favorite base and top gel! Since I use mostly DND colors, combining this with the same brand makes my polish last longer
DND Top and Base Combo No Cleanse
Simple but effective base and top coat for gel nails! I think the Beetles is a great beginner friendly brand to start with!
Beetles 2 Pcs 15ml No Wipe Gel Top & Base Coat
I love using blooming gel if you want an easy nail design look to do without much hassle! Just apply the polish and watch the polish do the work for you!
Beetles Blooming Gel 15ml Clear UV LED
Another great blooming gel!
Blooming Gel - Clear
If you love nail designs, adding nail gel is great as it adds more mph to your nails!
GAOY 3D Nail Gel 15g Clear Sculpting Gel
This by far is my FAVORITE fall color. A dark red/purple/brown that screams fall red. I got so many complements when wearing this color
Cherry Mocha #751
A great off-white color that is essential if you’re looking for a sheer white
Coconut Silk #2460
My go-to base color whenever I am doing french tips! This is a great neutral color for medium skin tones, and also a great nude color as well!
Soft Tulips #866
Such a great staple color. If you want a simple winter red, this one is for you.
Winter Berry #754
Great basic white for all nail looks and designs!
Snow Flake #448
She is tea. A great simple dark brown that gets the job done!
Walnut Brown #052
Great basic black color for all types of nail looks and designs!
Black Licorice #447
A light baby pink that I think is so cute on all skin colors! Definitely a must try
Blush on Wheels #972
Love this pale yellow color! It reminds me of spring time and Easter. Looks great on so many skin colors and can use this color for lots of looks
Gimmie' Butter #2509
She’s really cute if you’re looking for another base color or a sheer nude pink!
Rose Palais #2446
Such a beautiful basic sky blue color. Great for many looks and designs
Blue Island #528
A very popular base color that many recommend! She has more of a purple undertone but she is very cute and depending on what type of look you are going for she’s very cute!
Tea-Time #870
A cute olive green that is SO hard to find! Such a staple color that is needed during the fall/winter time!
Safari #324
A fiery hot red color that is great when you’re looking for a bright chili pepper color!
Chili Pepper #757
She is tea during the summer and you are looking for a great color to go with your tan! A cute orange that is not too bright but not too dull
Pastel Orange #426
Such a beautiful dark green color! Great for the fall and winter time when you’re looking for darker colors!
Nightrider #326
The name of this color explains exactly what it is. Such a beautiful bright Barbie pink that I love to use on designs
Barbie Pink #640
Another yellow color that I love, use this during the summer time when I want a yellow that’s not too yellow but not too dull
Banana Cream DIVA #085
This is a great mauve color if you want something very neutral. Applying this color with chrome is so beautiful, truly a must try
Have Mercy #2448
Such a great bright navy blue that I love to use for designs!
Berry Blue #734
Such a unique teal color that I love whenever you want to spice up a look’
Teal Treasures DIVA #245
I am truly a pink-a-holic and this color is such a great pink to add to the collection
Cotton Candy #807
Another great baby pink that I think is slightly brighter, but great to use whenever you are doing baby pink French tips
Lovers and Friends #2529
Such a funky unique green that I think would spice up any look!
Jukebox Olive #1002
Another great basic pink color to have in your essentials
First Kiss #449
If your looking to buy multiple colors without spending a whole bunch, beetles is a great brand to do so! They have a range of colors that you can get for a cheap price. Would recommend this for beginners who need to build their nail color collection...
beetles Spring Gel Polish Set - 32 Colors