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Nail Essentials; DIY Girlies — Gel-X Non-Negotiable’s ✨💅🏽🎀
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By
Lovelie Ani
Being a "budget girly" with high-end taste is a lifestyle. I’ve been doing my own nails for 10+ years. Here’s all of my go-to products! 🤍
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Nails
Hard, durable nails that won’t break.
For my short almond queens.
Gel X Full Cover Nails - Short Almond
A little long considering it’s a medium, a big jump from short but gives a lot of wiggle room. Nothing a file can’t fix.
Gel X Full Cover Nails - Medium Almond
Products
Prep with good products is KEY to longevity.
An absolute MUST if you want long lasting nails. 🔒
Protein Bond - Non-Acidic Nail Primer
Extremely important for prep! Eliminates oils for longer lasting nails and helps to prevent fungus.
Nail Dehydrator
Nails will stay on for literally two weeks with this nail glue! Lamp needed.
Nail Glue Gel
For cleansing the nail with lint free wipes.
70% Isopropyl Alcohol Liquid
Non-sticky top coat. A must have for gel nails. Super shiny. ✨
Top Coat for Gel Nail Polish
Adorable for spring!
Pastel Gel Nail Polish
Cutesy nudes!
Nude Brown Gel Nail Polish Set
Tools
Purchase these over and over again.
Preparation is key to longevity! Buffing prepares the nail surface for better polish/enhancement adhesion.
Buffer Block
For shaping of course! Make sure to score the sides.
Nail File
Important for prepping for proper adhesion.
Cuticle Trimmer with Cuticle Pusher and Cutter
For cleansing with alcohol.
Lint Free Nail Wipes
Lamps
Strong & powerful.
Makes gluing easy especially for beginners! A bigger stronger LED lamp is also needed to fully cure.
Mini UV LED Nail Lamp
Fully cures my gel nails.
268W UV LED Nail Lamp
