i've been doing my nails myself since my freshman year about five years ago, and since then, i've found many great nail youtubers and many great products! i've included the items i personally use and that the nail techs i watch use in this list.
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items for prepping nails!
nail tips!
gel-x extension kits!
dip powders!
high quality gel polish!
other necessities for doing nails!
items for prepping nails!
to make nails last longer, you need a good quality dehydrator and primer. this combo is great for just that!
modelones 15ml Gel Nail Polish Nail Dehydrator ...
nail tips!
una gella nail tips are great for starting out. they're high quality for an affordable price and can be used with either gel-x or simply glued on!
UNA GELLA Full Nail Tips Extra Long Tapered ...
these are great for dip powder nails, acrylic, and other types of nails! the xxl length can be cut to any length to fit you!
Amazon.com: 504Pcs XXL No C Curve Nail Tips ...
gel-x extension kits!
if you're looking for a cheap yet good quality product to get into gel-x nails, this product is a great option and comes with everything you need! (also available in other styles)
Gel Nail Kit XL Long Coffin
this kit is great quality and comes with everything you need!
Beetles Gel Nail Kit Easy Nail Extension Set
$10? count me in!
Modelones Gel X Nail Kit with 4 In 1 Nail Glue
dip powders!
this beginner dip powder kit comes with all the essentials for creating nails, and for an affordable price!
AZUREBEAUTY Dip Powder Nail Kit Starter, Nude ...
the perfect kit for starting to do dip powder nails! it comes with a large variety of colors as well as the bond and activator!
29 Pcs Dip Powder Nail Kit, AZUREBEAUTY 20 ...
high quality gel polish!
this gel polish kit has many basic colors that you'll use for sets!
Beetles 20Pcs Gel Nail Polish Kit - Lucky Tarot
other necessities for doing nails!
a desk like this would be great for those wanting to be a hole based nail tech! it provides a lot of storage space and desktop space to avoid feeling too cramped together, and for a good price too!
Tribesigns Reversible Industrial L-Shaped Desk
this cute stand will display your acrylic and nail art brushes to make them easily accessible!
Wenettion Makeup Nail 12 Holes Acrylic Gel ...
a led nail lamp is a must have when working with gel-x or gel nail polish!
MelodySusie UV LED Nail Lamp, 48W Professional ...
a 14 pack of drill bits for $6.99? what a steal! not only that, but you get all the basic necessities in one purchase!
ERUIKA 14pcs Nail Drill Bits Set, Professional ...
my favorite nail artist youtubers!
longhairprettynails is such an amazing youtuber to watch when beginning to do nails. not only does she provide in depth videos, but they don't feel like tutorials! she also has her own polygel line!
LongHairPrettyNails
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anacrylics is amazing for learning to work with acrylics and learning different designs! she also has her own acrylic powder line!
Anacrylics
though she is a press on nail artist, as opposed to a nail artist who does her own nails or client nails, her designs are amazing! i love watching her videos when i'm in need of inspiration with a side of talking.
Nailsslayedbyval
polygel nail tutorials and creepy reddit stories? yes please!
Nails By Vic
nail charms!
flowers are cute for any kind of nails, whether it be an array of flowers or just one single one. these nail charms will help do the trick!
3D Flower Nail Charms, 2 Boxes 3D Acrylic ...
who doesn’t love a good variety of nail charms for an affordable price?
600Pcs 3D Nail Charms and Flatback Pearls
polygel!
one of the best, if not the best, clear polygels around! made from one of my favorite nail tech youtubers.