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Beginner’s guide to gel x at home!
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Nad Amezquita
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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These tips are so strong and save so much time since they’re already shaped! I love these
Amazon.com: UNA GELLA
Love this for getting my cuticles off my nail plate! Definitely a must to have the best retention!
Sally Hansen Instant Cuticle Remover
I used this to soak off any gel on my nails from my previous set!
Pronto 100% Acetone Gel Nail Polish Remover
Great to use with the Sally Hanson Cuticle Remover!
Cuticle Pushers: Beauty & Personal Care
These make removing my last set so much easier!
Gel Polish Remover Clips
These tips are AMAZING! Well worth the money!
Gel-X® Tips
Definitely worth the splurge! It’s unbeatable!
Extend Gel for Gel-X® Nail Extensions – 15ml Gold Bottle - Aprés Nail
Holy grail for prep!
Nail Primer Professional Natural Nail Prep Dehydrator
Tools
Perfect for nail prep!
Buffing Block
Makes the process quicker and easier! This nail drill works great!
Nail Drills
These brushes are amazing for nail art, especially French tips!
Nail Art Brush - XL Liner
The small flash cure lamp is perfect for applying gel x!
Beetles Mini UV Light for Gel Nails
This nail lamp works well for curing my nails! Cannot live without it
UV & LED Nail Lights
These made doing my nails so much quicker, and they turned out better!
Nail Drill Bits
I use these for almost all my designs! They’re so versatile
Dotting Tools: Beauty & Personal Care
Make my cuticles look so clean! A must!!
Cuticle Nippers
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
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
So cute for designs!
Beetles Blooming Gel 15ml Clear UV LED
This brand is great for the price!
GAOY Gel Polish - Premium Kits, Drills, UV Lamps, Nail Gels Website
So versatile! I love these
Chrome Powders & Pigments for Nail Art
Sooo good for aura/ombre designs!!
100Pcs Soft Nail Sponges for Ombre Nail Art
This glue is amazing for any gems, decals, ect! So strong!
Makartt Nail Rhinestone Glue Super Strong Gel
Love this for creating some fun 3d designs!
Nail Artistic Gel and 3D Designs