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DIY nails must haves
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items I have been DIYing my nails for almost a year now. And it took a lot to actually test out and see what products actually work to give me the salon effect nails and also like nails that last for at least two weeks to a month. In this list, I am sharin...
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Nail prep
Nail glues and removers
Press on Nails recs
Nail prep
This is the most important section in my opinion as your nails are only as good as how you prep them. I have shared my favorite cuticle removers, nail dehydrator and primers, nail drill bits and every single thing you’re gonna need to get long lastin...
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You apply this around the edge of your nails and wait for about 10 seconds and then use a cuticle scooper to remove the dead skin and the cuticles
You apply this around the edge of your nails and wait for about 10 seconds and then use a cuticle scooper to remove the dead skin and the cuticles
Sally’s Cuticle Remover - Amazon
Sally's website.
You apply this around the edge of your nails and wait for about 10 seconds and then use a cuticle scooper to remove the dead skin and the cuticles
You apply this around the edge of your nails and wait for about 10 seconds and then use a cuticle scooper to remove the dead skin and the cuticles
Sally’s Instant Cuticle Remover - Sally’s
Ulta
You apply this around the edge of your nails and wait for about 10 seconds and then use a cuticle scooper to remove the dead skin and the cuticles
You apply this around the edge of your nails and wait for about 10 seconds and then use a cuticle scooper to remove the dead skin and the cuticles
Sally's Cuticle Remover -Ulta
These lint free wipes can be paired with the YN dehydrator and are used to remove any dirt on the nail, especially after filing or cleaning the nails it is lint free and it doesn’t leave any particles on the nails
TEOYALL Lint Free Nail Wipes, 400 PCS Non-Woven - Amazon
This dehydrator and cleanser helps you to remove all the dirt from your nails, especially after filing or when cleaning the nails in general
Nail Dehydrator & Cleanser - YN
This dehydrator and cleanser helps you to remove all the dirt from your nails, especially after filing or when cleaning the nails in general
YN Nail Dehydrator & Cleanser - Amazon
This set helps prep and prime your nails for installs
modelones 15ml Nail Dehydrator & Primer - Amazon
This nail drill helps in your filing of the nails. It is cordless which makes it super convenient to move around and it comes with various drill bits and also like a sanding bit to help with your various nail needs. This is 100% recommended
COSLUS Cordless Nail Drill Electric File - Amazon
This nail care kit comes with nail files and buffers, and also tools that help with your cuticles
FANDAMEI Nail Care Kit, Nail Files 100/180 - Amazon
Nail glues and removers
Nail glues and removers are the second most important thing for long lasting salon effect nails. A good nail glue would hold your nails down for weeks before lifting. This list has my top nail glue and removers that I have personally tested and verif...
This is one of the OG glue and removers duos. I have personally tested this brand and it has lasted me at least three weeks without lifting. It is a semi solid glue that does not need any UV lights to dry. And because it’s semi-solid it is very easy ...
Curvlife Semi Solid Nail Glue Gel + Remover Pen
This is what I call the cement nail glue. It is so strong and you will definitely put in work to get the nails off. It’s clog proof mechanism will make sure that the glue doesn’t dry out and it lasts for a long time
Beauty Secrets Drip & Clog Proof Nail Glue
This glue is also really good and very beginner friendly.
Super Strong Nail Glue for Press On Nails 8ml
This is one of the OG glue and removers duos. I have personally tested this brand and it has lasted me at least three weeks without lifting. It is a semi solid glue that does not need any UV lights to dry. And because it’s semi-solid it is very easy ...
Glue & Remove
This glue is specifically for gel nails but also works on some press ons. It is UV cured so will require a UV lamp. Very beginner friendly
UNA GELLA Solid Nail Glue Gel 15ml Lamp Curing
This is my best recommendation for easily installing and taking out gel nails. This is UV cured so you will need a UV lamp. The base gel is added after priming the nails but before the nail glue, and the glue remover is used in the nail removal proce...
Jello Jello Peel-off Base Gel
Press on Nails recs
Good quality press ons equals good quality Nails. We want press ons are not flimsy that don’t bend easily and are not gonna break every five minutes.
I have used various press ons brands from the cheaper ones to the high end ones. This list contain...
Stunning stiletto handmade press on nails
Stiletto handmade nails 1- shein