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DIY Gel Nails at Home

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I have loved doing my own nails at home for years now. I highly recommend builder gel and a good quality gel polish. You can do it even better than salon quality with practice! Making a collection can take time and money, but saves you so much in the...
 
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A greater starter set with almost everything you need for gel manicures. Some beautiful neutral colors to help build your collection.
Living in Neutrals Gel Polish Starter Kit
 
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Love this base a top coat set from DND. Stays shiny and makes nails last for weeks!
DC Base and Top Gel No Cleanse Combo
 
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Builder gel is my secret weapon when it comes to nails at home. I have grown mine out so long, people don’t believe they’re my natural nails. It also protects your natural nail from the drill. Love this product so much!
Luminary "Clarity" (Clear) Multi-Flex Gel
 
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It’s so important to have a good quality lamp so your nails cure correctly. This one is cordless which is so convenient to do your nails where you’re most comfortable!
DND Cordless Metallic LED Lamp
 
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You have to keep those cuticles moisturized! This cuticle oil works great and smells so good!
DND Cuticle Oil - Pineapple
 
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The It Girl color of the fall. Gorgeous shade and great quality. A must have for your collection!
DND Cherry Mocha #751
 
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Gorgeous light blue shade from DND Diva collection. Comes with gel and regular nail lacquer. Very popular color and great year round!
DND Pies in the Sky DIVA #129
 
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One of my most worn colors. The photos can’t even do it justice, it’s gorgeous! Cool toned dusty mauve
DND Hazelnut #607
 
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My favorite summer (and year round) color! So fun and bright! Deep neon pink that is so eye catching!
DND Juicy Cowgirl DIVA #229
 
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One of my favorite reds! This doesn’t have an orange undertone so it works well for those like me who have cool undertone skin.
DND Left Him On Red DIVA #163
 
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This is a great starter set of drill bits. The colors are fun but the quality is impressive!
MelodySusie 7pcs Tungsten Carbide Nail Bits
 
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Bold and beautiful cobalt blue! Such a fun and vibrant color to switch it up from neutrals.
DND Call Me Your Highness DIVA #199
 
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One of the best hot pinks! Eye catching and a very popular shade!
DND Tropic Like It’s Hot DIVA #216
 
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It’s very important to get all cuticles and dead skin off the nail plate to have the best application. Use a good cuticle pusher to prep your nails.
DND Cuticle Pusher
 
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It’s so important to have a dust collector so you’re not breathing in all that your filing off your nails. This one has been so easy to use and a great price! I like that it has a light with it!
Rolokit Nail Dust Collector with Lamp & 50pcs Filters
 
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I love being able to see all the colors I have when choosing which one to use that time. It is so helpful having them all on one ring and I can hold it up to my skin to see what it would look like on. It’s also relaxing and fun to make! :)
MEFA 50 Clear Nail Swatch Sticks with Ring & Numbered Tips
 
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Get a set off good files. This one has been great with the curved side and straight side. I love the dual grit and how many come in the pack.
10 Pcs Rough Nail File 100/180 Grit Heavy Duty
 
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Another option for a lamp. This one has a mirror underneath so can be used with gel. I have loved this one as a more affordable option! I like the time options and lower heat option.
SUNUV SUN2C UV LED Nail Lamp with 4 Timers
 
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Love cat eye looks? You can do it yourself! Get a good magnet to use to make the fun designs. :)
DND Cylindrical Cat Eye Magnet
 
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Love cat eye? This set has gorgeous colors for many different designs!
DND DIVA 9D Cat Eye Glassball – 12 Set
 
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The perfect soft nude baby pink color! Great year round and has clean girl aesthetic written all over it.
DND Ballet Pink #601
 
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Looking for something fun and different? Voodoo is a popular, fun pale minty green color that gets tons of compliments!
DND Voodoo #785
 
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A good white polish is essential for every collection, especially for designs. This is a great option anytime!
DND Snow Flake #448
 
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Very popular fun color! Beautiful candy-esque pink purple color!
DND Whirly Pop #726
 
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Want to try out designs? A white liner is a necessity!
DND02 - Classic White Gel Art Liner
 
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A silver liner is great for so many designs. The glitter quality is great! Easy to use!
DND37 - Platinum Silver Gel Art Liner
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Designs made easy with the gold liner gel. Great quality glitter!
DND64 - Palladium Light Gold Gel Art Liner