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Everything You Need to Start Gel X Nails at Home
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items Gel X nails are trending right now, but it’s so hard to know what exactly you need to get started doing them at home if going to a nail salon is not in your budget or schedule. This list has everything you need to get started in a step-by-step order!...
Sections
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Nail Prep
Gel Products
Nail Art
Aftercare/Removal
The “Extras”
Nail Prep
Step 1 is nail prep! This is THE key to getting Gel X nails to last longer. Some of these products are also just great for normal natural nail maintenance for in between sets!
The Flowery Manicure Kit includes a cuticle pusher, a cuticle trimmer, and nail clippers. These products are also great for natural nail maintenance.
Flowery Pro Manicure Kit
These nail files come in a pack of 3 to give you different grit levels. One level is for shaping your natural nail and give it some texture for the nail glue to stick to. The next level of grit is great to help shape the Gel X nail and also give it s...
Olive & June Nail File - 3pk
Not technically a nail product but a kabuki brush is a nice, big, fluffy brush that’s perfect for dusting off the nails after you’ve shaped and buffed them for texture.
e.l.f. Kabuki Face Brush
Also not technically a nail product, but a necessary step to help make sure the nails no longer have dust or debris on them from shaping and buffing.
up&up™ Alcohol Swabs - 200ct
The dehydrator removes any remaining oils and dust from the nail to help the Gel X nail last longer. The primer is necessary to help make the natural nail sticky and healthy.
Beetles Nail Dehydrator and Primer Set
Gel Products
Step 2 and 3 are adding the Gel X nails and color! Aka the fun part!
This UV lamp is great because it has 3 different curing timers, as well as smart sensor capabilities. And the large size also allows to use for a pedicure.
Beetles Large Capacity UV LED Nail Lamp
This product is great for when you’re actually applying the Gel X nails. You use this as a “flash cure” to keep the nail in place before giving it a full cure in a big lamp when all the nails have been applied on one hand. It can be hard to maneuver ...
Beetles Egg-Shape UV Nail Art Lamp
These are the Gel X nails I use. They are a perfect length in my opinion for every day use. They also have the trendy almond shape, but you can shape them into something else if you prefer using a file.
Beetles Almond Nail Tips, 288 PCS Clear Gel
I use this nail glue to adhere the Gel X nails to my natural nail. It can also be used as a base, rhinestone glue, a slip layer, and a blooming gel. We love a multipurpose product!
Beetles 5 in 1 Nail Glue
I use this top coat for my every day nail look. Provides the effortless shine we are all used to without having to wipe it with alcohol after!
Beetles Top Coat Shine Finish
The perfect top coat if you are looking for a matte finish to switch it up!
Beetles Gel Matte Top Coat
Turns any color polish into a glitter polish! The glitter itself is very silver however it’s subtle once applied to a nail color. It can make an otherwise boring manicure into something with a little extra flare!
Beetles Holographic Glitter Top Coat
These are the perfect pastels for Spring and can be used in so many different ways!
Garden in Dream - 20 Gel Colors Set with Top and Base Coat
I love these brighter colors for summer! This is even a great starter set to buy in the spring because it has some pastels as well and could get you through both seasons!
Spring Into Summer - 20 Gel Colors Set with Top and Base Coat
These colors are literally gorgeous for fall! Gives me all the hay ride, pumpkin patch, and falling leaves vibes! There are even some great colors in here that could prepare you for holiday nails!
Fall Harvest - 20 Gel Colors Set with Top and Base Coat
The perfect set for winter and holidays! I love the icy colors for cold weather but also some darker and festive colors to get through holidays!
Holiday Party- 36 Colors Gel Nail Polish
If you were to only get one set of colors, this would be it! Has everything you would need to start your collection and get you through the different seasons!
Vivid Seasons- 36 Colors Gel Nail Polish
This product may not seem necessary but I promise it’s worth it! You can display all the colors you have to help you visually see what they would look like on when you’re picking colors for your next set. Can also be great to test out different top c...
200 Pcs Clear Nail Swatch Sticks
Nail Art
These are products I love if you’re interested in taking your nail look one step further and attempting nail art!
Literally the perfect starter nail art brush set! These can help you achieve so many different designs from lines to French tips to checkered to flowers, etc. The possibilities are endless! Also has some great brushes that if dipped in acetone can he...
Beetles Nail Art Brushes Set
Aftercare/Removal
The final steps! Aftercare can be important to keep natural nails healthy, and removal is also necessary if you want to change up a look or let your nails breathe for a while!
I always apply this product to my cuticles after my manicure! It helps nourish your natural nail and bring moisture back to the cuticle area that the gel products can dry out during your manicure!
Beetles Cuticle Oil
100% acetone is necessary to removing gel polish and Gel X nails! Let your nails soak in this in a bowl layered on top of a bowl of warm water for a few minutes, and everything should come right off!
up&up™ Acetone Nail Polish Remover
The soaking bowls are double layered to easily add acetone and warm water to when removing the gel polish and Gel X nails. Also comes with a tool that can help scrap off the gel polish and pop off the nails!
Nail Soaking Bowl & Gel Polish Scraper Set
The “Extras”
These products I don’t think are “necessary” to start your collection but they are great to have and can make the overall experience more easy and convenient!
This product can make resizing any Gel X nails you choose so much easier! You can also use this to clip them when you are ready to remove them to make the removal process easier!
Kiss Artificial Nail Tip Clipper
This product can replace some of the other things I’ve already listed to make nail prep and removal much faster, but I think the other products are better to begin with!
Beetles E-file Electric Nail Drill Set-Includes 5 Multifunctional Drill Bits
This product is necessary if you plan on purchasing a drill, but can also be nice even if you’re using a manual file! It helps collect the dust from filing your nails, or removing the gel polish, that you would otherwise breathe in or have to clean u...
Melody Susie Nail Dust Collector - White