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How to get a Pinterest Manicure at Home
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items Jelly Manicures, saucy nail art, and becoming lowk ambidextrous. I LOVE MY NAIL TECH (its me - im my own nail tech) <3
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nail care
Polish
Nail Art
CLAWSSS (extensions)
nail care
THE BEST - use between and after manicures DAILY. your natural nails will LOVE you and be so strong and healthy. I try to mostly paint on my natural nails rather than extensions so this has been a major help in keeping my nails long without breaking constantly.
Cuticle Oil Pen
I think cuticle care makes the biggest difference between and at home manicure and a professional salon manicure. doing the prep work for your nails will make everything look so much more polished and maintain your nail health. ***my one note is to n...
Cuticle Softener / Rmeover
nothing fancy needed! i feel like ive used the same tools for years and only re-buy wehn i misplace them. Just be sure to sterilize with some rubbing alch and theyll last forever. Normally if i need to replace something, its the cuticle cutters as th...
cuticle care tools
i keep these with me in EVERY bag, my car, my desk, my bedside table, etc. Especially when im trying to grow my natural nail and have a really beautiful base for manicures, its important to keep the nail smooth and even. Any chips or little breaks no...
bulk nail files
Polish
love this brand for gel nail polish - it cures perfectly and has a bunch of unique color options that are harder to find in my local beauty stores. They also have jelly polish (semi opaque) which i always gravitate towards since u can play with how m...
GAOY Gel Polish - Premium Kits, Drills, UV Lamps, Nail Gels Website
they also have a base coat top coat combo set thats great for restocking (some color kits come with their own but since i use these with everything i run out quicker than a full paint set)
GAOY 16ml Gel Top & Base Coat Set, 2 Pcs
honestly havent had a lamp that doesnt work for me yet - its more about making sure to wait the entire time to FULLY CURE. If you rush the cure time your manicure wont come out well and you also risk harmful chemicals getting into your skin. Patience is key (:
UV nail lamp
I love to do my nails often, but I am exposing my hands to UV each time so I invested in uv protection gloves since im doing the process quite frequently.
UV protection Gloves for Manicures
Nail Art
If you want designs, i swear they become easy with practice and the correct tools - these are some basic ones to get started. I would say even a dotter and a striper are the bare minimums to get you started (:
Nail Art Tools
I feel like a lot of nail salons dont even have this on hand when ive asked in the past - but this is how those viral metallic 3d nail design are made.
metallic painting gel
this stuff is so easy, just add before your top cot and rub into your polish base or color coat with the sponge brushes they provide. Wipe any fall out off the surrounding skin with a paper towel and seal with a top coat - one of the easiest nail upg...
Glazed Donut, Pearl, Mermaid Trend
CLAWSSS (extensions)
I used to use acrylic, but now i only ever use gel builder. Its less harsh on the natural nail and it lasts just as long (with proper nail prep). also you can easily scuplt with this and make fun appliques and 3d nail art - since its semi solid out o...
Builder Gel
A lot of starter gel sets with give these, but i tend to loose them and only certain sizes from the set will actually fit your nail bed perfectly - so always better to have extras on hand
Extra Nail Forms
Shes so little, but gets the job done no problem. Held off on buying, but as soon as I did the whole process got quicker and easier.
Portable Electric Nail Drill
Feels like cheating… but looks seamless. They will never know.
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