i've always been obsessed with manicures and nail art, so here are some of my favourite affordable products in my nail care routines, with tools and both regular and gel polishes
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normal polish
gel polish
tools
other
normal polish
prettiest and cheapest normal air-drying polishes
such a pretty metallic, not sheer and very pigmented, dries quickly
Kiko Lacquer 96 - Pearly Anthracite
slightly sheer but still a lot of glitter and doesnt need many layers, dries quickly
Nail Lacquer 34 Kiko - Cool Gold
such a pretty colour shift and iridescent reflection
Barry M Glazed Sheer - So Infinite
gorgeous pearl/opal colour
Barry M Glazed Sheer - So Majestic
such pretty sheer polishes, perfect for natural looking french tip bases
6 nude jelly polishes
so great with so much colour variety, i love that it includes glitter and iridescent polishes as well
48 quick drying nail polish set
i recently bought shade ‘tread lightly’ and its so stunning, very vibrant and affordable, love the shine too!!
Iridescent nail polishes
such a gorgeous shade and does genuinely dry very quickly, very vibrant and affordable too
A.S.A.P. Quick Dry nail polish - Heir To Flair
such a pretty shade, love the way light reflects from it and super affordable, also dries significantly quicker than most other polishes
A.S.A.P. Quick Dry nail polish - Sweetness
gel polish
my favourite gel polish essentials including sets
includes everything as a beginner gel set with high quality for price
55 colours, UV lamp, tweezers, files, stickers, gems, various top coats, cuticle oil Beetles Gel Nail Polish Kit
lasts ages due to size and so shiny
15ml shiny top coat
such cute, neutral colours: also has everything needed for beginners
6 Colors 48W Nail Lamp with Base & Top Coat
so useful and so many colours
12 cat eye polishes
such a perfect sheer, so glossy and amazing for layering
25 jelly nail polishes
so perfect for designs like tortoiseshell, spreads at a really nice pace and cures well
10ml blooming gel
love the variety in top coats (gold/ silver glitter, matte, glossy). so great for beginners due to the variety
40PCS Gel Nail Polish Set: 35 Colors + Top Coats
love the mirrored plate, makes it so easy to cure nails at every angle, also so affordable and also has 4 timer settings, which is so convenient. also has lasted me ages!!
UV nail lamp - 44W, 33 lights
such cute colours, really versatile and perfect for a smooth ombre
9 colour patting gels
such a cute shimmery alternative, still really smooth, not patchy and amazing for smooth ombre with iridescent detail
9 iridescent patting gels
so many colours for a great price, love the shimmery one, also includes some neutral tones
16 colour patting gel
tools
the best tools for nail care and nail art
so versatile for sculpting
Double-Ended Silicone Tool
very precise and perfect for russian manicures
brushworks Cuticle Nippers
stronger - so good for shaping tips
set of 2 nail files
so convenient and saves space, lots of variation in dotting tool size, small and soft sculpting tools are so great for precision
dotting tools and thin silicone sculpting tips
so many different lengths so fits all preferences and designs
5 nail liner brushes
so convenient and takes less space, both flat and line brushes with various lengths and sizes
6 double ended brushes and dotting tools
being washable makes them so convenient, great for shaping and filing gel, having two grit strenth makes them super convenient
5 100/180 grit, double-sided nail files
really great to use for sculpting and obviously can also be used as cuticle pusher, lasts a lot longer than wooden versions due to metal material
metal cuticle pusher and blade
other
other great, affordable additions to nail routines
cures really well (48watts)
Beetles Professional UV LED Nail Lamp
so moisturising, not sticky and lasts ages
OPI Nature Nail & Cuticle Oil 8 ml
lasts ages, brush makes application so convenient and more accurate
Kiss Powerflex Glue Brush on Nail Glue 23g
so pretty and so many different sizes
1500 crystal rhinestones in 6 sizes, with tweezers
such a great texture, really easy to use and makes a really fun addition to designs
14g sculpting gel
so great for the perfect ombre, i love the tool that comes with it, amazing for precision
