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DIY gel manicure must-haves 💅
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Megan Burgess
I’ve been doing my own gel manicures at home for over 4 years. These are the products I use to get nails that people think are professionally done!
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My Fave Nail Colors

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My secret to professional-looking at home manicures! So easy to use and there’s no risk of cutting up your cuticles.
Sally Hansen - Instant Cuticle Remover Oil
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A must when prepping your nails. It helps the base coat adhere better!
Nail Primer Professional Natural Nail Prep Dehydrator
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Choose your favorite nail lamp! They function similarly, so its up to you. I
Professional UV/LED Gel Nail Lamps
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The easiest way to remove gel polish at home. Just rough up the polish with a nail file, paint this stuff on, wait, then scrape it all off.
Gel Nail Polish Remover No Soak or Wrap
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Cuticle oil is a must to finish off your manicure!
Cuticle Oil
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Polish & Stickers

 
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This best place to get OPI gel polish online! Their colors are my absolute favorite. It’s pricey but gorgeous and lasts longer than any other polish I’ve tried.
OPI Gel Polish & Gel Nail Polish Colors
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The best no-wipe top coat! Goes on so easily and makes your manicure last.
DND Top Coat
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My gel manicures last forever with this base coat!
DND Base Coat
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Such a great gel polish brand! Great colors, lasts forever, and affordable!
Shop DND Nail Polish - Gel & Varnish Colors
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Tiny fruit, cats, coffee, and more! I loooove these stickers! They’re so cute and with a good top coat, last as long as your manicure.
MARTINA'S TINY STORE X DECO BEAUTY
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These nature-inspired stickers are precious! Perfect for the outdoorsy girl who still loves to have her nails done.
WILDFLOWER
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My Fave Nail Colors

 
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Butter yellow is THE color of the summer and this is the perfect shade from OPI!
OPI GelColor - Blinded By The Ring Light 0.5 oz - #GCS003
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This is my holy grail. My go-to color for four years. I’ve used almost an entire bottle by myself. It’s the perfect shade of lavender!
OPI GelColor - Galleria Vittorio Violet 0.5 oz - #GCMI09
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This is a suuuuuuper fine silver glitter that is absolutely mesmerizing. It’s a neutral, imo!
DND - Gel & Lacquer - Crystal Aura - #893
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