As someone who doesn’t like going to nail salons and has felt overwhelmed about what products I truly *need* to do my own nails at home, here are the products I’ve used to do my own nails on a budget in the comfort of my own home.
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Nail Care
Long Lasting Regular Nail Polish
Gel Kits
Press Ons
Nail Care
Lasts quite a while!
Sally Hansen Nail Treatment 45124 Vitamin E Nail & Cuticle Oil - 0.45 fl oz
Effective & affordable
Utopia Care Stainless Steel Cuticle Pusher & Nail Cleaner
Super easy to use and lasts a long time
Blue Cross Cuticle Remover Liquid, 6oz
Travel cuticle and nail oil pen to keep nails healthy
Bliss Kiss Fragrance Free Nail Oil Pen
Takes a while but gets the job done
Gel Removal Kit
Nail cutter that leaves nails smooth vs sharp after cutting
EDJY Fingernail Cutter
Best hand lotion I’ve ever tried. Leaves the skin buttery soft and not oily
Shop Round Lab - Birch Juice Hand Cream - 30ml | STYLEVANA
Long Lasting Regular Nail Polish
Gel effect top coat
Vive Instant Gel Effect Top Coat - Seche | Ulta Beauty
Top rated base coat
CND - Stickey Base Coat 0.5oz / 15ml
Love how fast these dry
Expressie Quick-Dry Nail Polish - Essie | Ulta Beauty
Gel Kits
Le Mini Macaron Gel Kits. Great for beginners and travel friendly. USB-chargable lamp
Starter gel kit with USB-powered lamp. Great for traveling, too
Pink Quartz - Gel Manicure Kit
Starter gel kit with USB-powered lamp. Great for traveling, too
Milkshake - Gel Manicure Kit
Starter gel kit with USB-powered lamp. Great for traveling, too
Pearlescence - Gel Manicure Kit
Great USB powered gel kit. Compact and great for travel, too.
Praline - Gel Manicure Kit
Starter gel kit with USB-powered lamp. Great for traveling, too
Fleur Bleue - Gel Manicure Kit
Great USB powered gel kit. Compact and great for travel, too.
Le Mini Travel Kit - Gel Manicure Kit
Great USB powered gel kit. Compact and great for travel, too.
Coconut Yogurt - Gel Manicure Kit
Great USB powered gel kit. Compact and great for travel, too.
Cassis - Gel Manicure Kit
Love using this kit for 4 fingers then the smaller gel lamp for my thumb
Maxi Rouge & Moi - Gel Manicure Kit
Great starter kit with USB powered lamp
Maxi La Vie En Bloom - Gel Manicure Kit
Great starter kit with USB powered lamp
Maxi J'adore Paris! - Gel Manicure Kit
Press Ons
Super long lasting nail glue for press-o
KISS PowerFlex Maximum Speed Nail Glue - 0.10oz
Nude gradient coffin press-ons
KISS Bare but Better Nails - Nude Nude | Sally Beauty
Nude press-on nails that come with a variety of sizes and are easy to shape
Kiss Core Color Press-On Fake Nails Medium Coffin - Jubilation - 35ct
Jewel-toned shimmering press-on nail
Kiss Core Magnetic Press-On Fake Nails Medium Coffin - Shimmering - 35ct