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diy manicure essentials
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tess
i've finally mastered how to do my own nails! these are all the essentials to achieve a gel-like manicure :)
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top and base coat
nail polish
charms
tools
top and base coat
nail prep and sealing
using alcohol to wipe the nails before starting creates a very smooth base
Isopropyl Alcohol 99.9% IPA Spray, Lab-Grade
i love a good almond nail, these tips are great for that purpose
Diboniur Medium Almond Nail Tips, 550Pcs
i also like square nails a bit so i use these tips for them and they're fine
Diboniur 550PCS Medium Square Nail Tips
just like makeup, you have to prime your nails as well, this is good for that
Non-Acidic Gel Primer
this is great for applying on the nail tip, make sure it's tacky and stick it on
Gel-X Prep® 15ml
this bonds the nail tip to your actual nail and keeps it secure
Extend Gel Sensitive, 15ml
gel-like finish top coat to seal in manicure and extend wear time
Totally Gelly No Cure Top Coat
nail polish
sheer nude pink polish with a jelly finish, almost like a milky pink colour
Clueless
sheer milky pink creme/jelly polish, buildable pigment, like strawberry milk
Strawberry Boba
off-white sheer polish with a fine shimmer finish
Love is Love
perfect white nail polish, i really like it
Dream St.
A hazelnut brown polish with a crelly finish, perfect for cheetah nails
Mrs Robinson
jet black, i use this and the brown shade for cheetah print nails :)
Tuxedo Mask
deep cherry red polish with a crelly finish, perfect for the dark feminine vibe
Cherry Wine
charms
the prettiest pearl nail stickers, i love these
3D Pearl Nail Stickers
super cute nail charms and an easy way to elevate your manicure
3D Pearl Coquette Charms
tools
this locks it all in and is very easy to use
Omni Light - Black
double-ended tools to effortlessly create flowers, polka dots, or other nail art designs
Dotting Tool Kit
perfect for cleaning up mistakes and precise lines like french tips
Clean & Precise Lines Duo
easy tool to pick and apply rhinestones, beads, gems, and charms
Wax Pen
best for cuticle care and the health of the nails
1st Deer 3pcs Stainless Steel Cuticle Tools
perfect for buffering the nails and shaping them
PORTENTUM 8 PCS Double Sided Nail Files
