To start you’ll need any type of hand soap. This is my favorite it smells great
Care & Protect Antibacterial Hand Wash
Alcohol wipes- to keep any dust, oils, or anything else off nails before doing prep
CURAD Alcohol Prep Pads, 400 Medium Pieces
Cuticle remover/nipper/cutter- I used remover it was easier and you can’t cut yourself with this!
Cuticle Remover
Files- for shortening, shaping, and buffing natural shine off nail.
Nail File 180/240 Grit Professional Buffers
Regular Nail glue- for press ons or acrylic, (I do NOT recommend curing GEL GLUE against your nails for wear it can and will cause contact dermatitis if not careful!!)
Nail Glue
Base coat or primer- I personally use both or you can use one. This is the brand I use and LIVE by its amazing and so affordable
Base Gelcoat, 15ml
Gel polish colors- so many different options and one of those things where you buy nice or buy twice. Don’t cheap yourself out for the sake of your health ladies PLEASE! 🙏🏻
Shop Gel Colors - Professional Gel Nail Polishes & Art Gels | Aprés Nail
Acrylic brush- young nails is also a really good and affordable brand for my beginner baes!
Professional Nail Brushes for Acrylic, Nail Art, and Gel
Acrylic powders- you will need this for acrylic application. Cover colors are going to be fully colored and cover the nail.
Professional Acrylic Nail Powders
Flash cure & UV/LED lamp- you will need flash cure for doing gel x. Again don’t recommend curing gel to your skin but it’s your choice. UV lamp is needed for curing any and all type of gel nail polish.
Shop LED Lamps - Professional Gel Curing Lights & Devices
Nail art brushes- self explanatory :)
Shop Art Brushes - Precision Nail Art Brushes & Detailing Tools | Aprés Nail
Dotting tools can be found on Amazon or anywhere for making polka dots, easy flowers and other designs
Shop Nail Art Dotting Tools
Rhinestones/charms/stickers. Adds more definition and character
Luxury Crystals for Nail Art
Top coat- to top it all off and give it a very nice shiny finish
Top Gelcoat X, 15ml
Nail/cuticle oil- to keep cuticles hydrated and healthy. I love apres
Shop Cuticle Serums - Hydrating Oils & Protective Nail Treatments
Lint free wipes to ensure no dust is on your nails
Lint Free Wipes
Great hand lotion for my girlies who keep their nails done all the time
Dove Hand Cream & Lotion: Deep Care, Moisturizing Options
Monomer for the acrylic powder
Nail Liquid Monomer for Acrylics, 32 oz
You can also find a low odor monomer or buy monomer neutralizer drops to minimize the smell
Extreme Low Odor Nail Liquid Monomer, 6oz
100 percent acetone for soak offs
Pure Acetone Manicurist Solvent - Nail Polish Removers
Peel off base- I SWEAR by this stuff guys. If you don’t feel like doing a soak off before applying your nail extensions put a coat of this on and when you’re ready to take the nails off put some drops of the one kill and they pop right off
Jello Jello - One Kill Remover + Peel Off Base Gel Set
Cuticle nippers- be careful using these!! But they work amazing
Professional Cuticle Nippers
Dust collector- these are amazing for people who do nails daily and want to keep the air as clean as they can!
