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How to start doing Gel X nails at home!
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items Are salon prices becoming too much for you to justify paying every month? I’ve been doing my own Gel X nails at home and my only regret is not starting sooner. Here are my top recommendations on items you need to get started!
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Getting started
Nail polish
Helpful but not necessary items
Getting started
These are items you absolutely need when starting your Gel X journey.
These are my favorite nail extensions! I started off with a cheaper brand but I quickly realized that my retention was not the same with more flimsy nail extensions. Aprés is undoubtably the best brand for Gel X extensions and I highly recommend anyt...
Apres Gel-X Almond Nail Tips, 280 Count
The best affordable nail glue and top coat duo on Amazon! My nails didn’t start lasting 3+ weeks until I started using this specific brand of gel nail glue.
GAOY Gel Top Coat & Nail Glue Set 2x16ml
Cuticle work is the first step in prepping your nails that will make a huge difference in their retention.
Sally Hansen Instant Cuticle Remover, Aloe
Flash curing your nails makes the process a lot faster and cleaner when applying nail extensions. I also love how cute this one is!
Makartt Mini UV Nail Lamp 30mW/cm² LED
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A good dehydrator and primer goes hand and hand with cuticle work in preparing your nails for extensions.
modelones 15ml Nail Dehydrator & Primer
An electric nail drill will make your life so much easier when you are trying to get your old gel x set off. This one I highly recommend!
SC300F Rechargeable Nail Drill 30,000RPM Set
A good UV lamp is nonnegotiable! Although you could try starting off with a beginners set from beetles like I did, you will quickly realize upgrades such as a UV lamp with a bottom that will allow your gel to cure fully make a huge difference.
SUNUV UV Light Gel Nail Dryer, 3 Timers
Nail polish
The star of the show is definitely the polish! Check out these brands to optimize your Gel X game.
DND gel polish is definitely the best in the game! Watch for sales from this brand to get the best deal possible.
DND Gel
Anything from this brand is going to be worth your money.
Aprés Nail
Helpful but not necessary items
These are some items I personally find helpful to have, but if you don’t have the room in your budget these are completely okay to skip!
It’s always a good idea to have somewhere to store your new stuff!
Containers & Organizers
A bendable lamp allows you to have good lighting when working on your nails. Very helpful when you start to do more intricate designs.
Cute Desk Lamp
A dust collector is very helpful when you are drilling off gel polish.
Nail Dust Collector & Filters