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Thinking about learning to do acrylic nails? You'll need these essentials!
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items If you're thinking of learning how to do acrylic nails, then this list is for you! This is a list of must-have essentials when starting your acrylic nail journey. Having the right tools and products is key to success! My list includes everything you’...
You're gonna need acrylic powder - this is the actual acrylic that you use! It's a good idea to get some base covers, white and clear to start with!
Acrylic Powder
This is important for nail prep, it makes sure to protect the natural nail and gives the nail a perfect base to put acrylic on!
Nail Prep Dehydrator & Primer
This is the liquid that activates the acrylic powder, making it wet and ready for shaping. It’s essential for creating strong, smooth, and perfectly sculpted nails!
Acrylic Monomer
The best tips I've personally used! They have a great variety of sizes!
Nail Tips
The best and strongest nail tip glue for acrylics! Your nail tips will not pop off with this glue!
Nail Tip Glue
An absolute must-have for filing and shaping your nails to perfection! These nail files help you achieve that clean, crisp shape and they're essential for creating a flawless base for your design!
Nail Files
Buffers ensure your nails are perfectly buffed, creating a smooth, even surface before moving on to the fun part—adding your design! It's an essential step for achieving a professional, polished finish that makes your nail art stand out.
Nail Buffers
You'll need somewhere to put your liquid monomer - this is the perfect tool for that! It’s a must-have for any acrylic nail setup.
Acrylic Monomer Dish
You can't just use any brush to pick up and apply your acrylic, it has to be a kolinsky brush. Here's the link to the brush I use, its affordable and picks up acrylic perfectly!
Acrylic Brush
Protect yourself from inhaling excessive monomer fumes or nail dust during drilling with these face masks! It's a must-have for maintaining a healthier, more comfortable workspace while working on your acrylic nails.
Face Masks
Essential for nail design and to help you achieve flawless results by easily removing the tacky layer left by gel polish. It’s a must-have for creating a smooth, shiny finish and making sure your nail art looks professional and polished!
Alcohol Nail Wipes
This is important for removing any dust or debris from the nail surface, ensuring a clean surface before applying gel polish. It's an essential step for achieving a smooth, flawless design and a professional-looking finish!
Lint Free Wipes
You're gonna need these to cut your nail tips to the desired length!
Acrylic Nail Clippers
Makes doing nail designs soo easy! These brushes are great as there is a variety of lengths which allows you to do any design you can think of!
Nail Art Brushes for Gel Polish
Getting a set of gel polish colours allows you to have all essential colours, you can even mix colours to do certain designs. This set also comes with top coats!
Gel Polish Set
Perfect for picking up gel polish with your brush as well as allowing you to mix colours!
Nail Art Palette
You'll need a UV lamp to cure your gel polish designs. A UV lamp that has a good strength is essential!
UV Lamp
You can't do acrylic nails without a nail drill! You'll need it for shaping, smoothing the nails and even prepping the natural nails!
Electric Nail File
Keeps dust away from your nails which helps keep dust out of your gel polish and not ruining your designs!
Duster Brush
This will give your nails a perfect finish and also strengthen, provide moisture and nourish your cuticles!
Cuticle Oil