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We have the nail salon at home
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items I love having my nails done, but going to the salon every month isn’t affordable. So, I decided a few years ago that I was going to teach myself how to do my own nails. After all, the internet is free and there is so much information on TikTok and Yo...
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A good nail lamp is one of the most important steps to getting a salon quality manicure at home! You need to make sure you invest in a high powered nail lamp that will cure through all layers of gel, builder gel, or even acrylic/dip powders! This one...
SUNUV UV LED Nail Lamp, UV Light for Gel Nail Polish ...
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I recently added this step to my DIY nail routine! For years, I only used acetone to dehydrate and prep my nails…and that worked fine for me! But, I do think this has been helping my retention!
Morovan Pro Natural Nail Prep Dehydrate
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You need to be using a rubber base as your base coat! It makes my manicures last between 4 and 5 weeks with NO lifting.
Beetles Color Base Gel Nail Polish 1pcs 15ml
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Potentially the only builder gel you’ll ever need?! It’s soooo good! And such a beautiful nude pink color.
IBD Sheer Pink Hard Builder Gel Bottle
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The first builder gel I ever used! I like this one, it’s just a little hard to work with because it’s clear. It’s hard to see the gel when working to maneuver and level it. BUT, I love having a clear builder gel for when I want to do french sets.
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modelones Builder Nail Gel, 7-in-One Clear ...
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The only nail art brush set you’ll need. I use the 12mm brush for moving and leveling my builder gel, and I use the 20mm brush for a perfect french tip!
Artdone: Nail Art Brushes and Dotting Tools Kit for Gel Polish Liner Drawing
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This is the perfect nail drill for simple gel, gelx, and builder gel manicures! I had this drill for 4 years before having to buy a new one!
(Don’t get the MelodySusie one, it stopped working after only about 4 uses…)
COSLUS C40 (A07) Electric Nail Drill
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Every dril bit you need AND it comes with a cute little case to keep everything organized đź’—
21pcs Nail Drill Bits Sets - 3/32 Inch Cuticle Ceramic ...
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Basically the only sanding bands you need. You really don’t need to use anything coarser than this.
240 Grit Extra Fine Nail Sanding Bands 200pcs
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These are perfect for buffing your natural nail right before cleansing and applying dehydrator! Or, use them to buff your gel x tips before applying your gel color!
MARYTON Nail Buffer Mini Block Files 80/100
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I keep one of these in my nail kit for cleansing my nails with alcohol after my cuticle prep is done, and I keep one by the sink and one in the shower for cleaning thoroughly under my nails with soap and water! Don’t let your nails be gross 🤢
6 Pack Nail Brush for Cleaning Fingernails
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Any 100% Acetone nail polish remover will work. Use it for soaking off your nails or dipping a brush in to clean up gel around your cuticles.
100% Acetone Gel Nail Polish Remover
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I prefer soaking my nails off in a bowl vs nail clips. The nail clips and cotton ball method just doesn’t work for me!
Yokilly Nail Soaking Bowl Set: 2PCS Soak Off Gel Polish Remover
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This brand of soft gel tips is amazing!
I recommend getting the longer tips and then filing them down into the shape/length you want. It’s easier to apply the tips when they’re long! It’s sooooo hard to apply short gel x nails.
UNA GELLA Almond Nail Tips Medium 216pcs
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This UV glue, when used with the proper prep and rubber base, will have your nails lasting 5+ weeks!!! It’s my tried and true for gel x nails.
Beetles gets a lot of mixed opinions, but I love them and have never had a problem with their products.
Beetles 15ml Gel Nail Glue