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Beginner’s guide to gel x at home!

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Wondering what products you need for at home gel x? Here’s my favorite products as someone who’s been doing my own nails for years!
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Prep

 
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These tips are so strong and save so much time since they’re already shaped! I love these
Amazon.com: UNA GELLA
 
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Love this for getting my cuticles off my nail plate! Definitely a must to have the best retention!
Sally Hansen Instant Cuticle Remover
 
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I used this to soak off any gel on my nails from my previous set!
Pronto 100% Acetone Gel Nail Polish Remover
 
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Great to use with the Sally Hanson Cuticle Remover!
Cuticle Pushers: Beauty & Personal Care
 
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These make removing my last set so much easier!
Gel Polish Remover Clips
 
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These tips are AMAZING! Well worth the money!
Gel-X® Tips
 
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Definitely worth the splurge! It’s unbeatable!
Extend Gel for Gel-X® Nail Extensions – 15ml Gold Bottle - Aprés Nail
 
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Holy grail for prep!
Nail Primer Professional Natural Nail Prep Dehydrator

Tools

 
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Perfect for nail prep!
Buffing Block
 
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Makes the process quicker and easier! This nail drill works great!
Nail Drills
 
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These brushes are amazing for nail art, especially French tips!
Nail Art Brush - XL Liner
 
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The small flash cure lamp is perfect for applying gel x!
Beetles Mini UV Light for Gel Nails
 
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This nail lamp works well for curing my nails! Cannot live without it
UV & LED Nail Lights
 
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These made doing my nails so much quicker, and they turned out better!
Nail Drill Bits
 
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I use these for almost all my designs! They’re so versatile
Dotting Tools: Beauty & Personal Care
 
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Make my cuticles look so clean! A must!!
Cuticle Nippers
 
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A clean up brush is an absolute must have! This prevents messy manicures and contact dermatitis from leaving gel on the skin.
Clean Up Brush

Design

 
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Love this brand! It’s super affordable and is great for the price!
Beetles Gel Polish® - Cruelty-Free Mani That You Can Do at Home
 
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So cute for designs!
Beetles Blooming Gel 15ml Clear UV LED
 
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This brand is great for the price!
GAOY Gel Polish - Premium Kits, Drills, UV Lamps, Nail Gels Website
 
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So versatile! I love these
Chrome Powders & Pigments for Nail Art
 
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Sooo good for aura/ombre designs!!
100Pcs Soft Nail Sponges for Ombre Nail Art
 
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This glue is amazing for any gems, decals, ect! So strong!
Makartt Nail Rhinestone Glue Super Strong Gel
 
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Love this for creating some fun 3d designs!
Nail Artistic Gel and 3D Designs