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My Favorite Nail Products for DIY Nails That Last!
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Seneca Nagy
I always do my own nails, and after doing them for over 15 years these are my go-tos and holy grails.
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Nail Polish Brands/Colors
 
Nail Strips
 
Gems, Stickers and, Deco
 
Remover
 
Top Coat
 
UV Lamps

Nail Polish Brands/Colors

 
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Hands down the best one coat black nail polish there is.
Holo Taco
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When I am doing my nails in a rush this is my favorite polish to use. It dries fast when you put on thin coats and does last at least a week with a top coat.
INSTA-DRI® - Sally Hansen
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Such fun colors!
mooncat | not nail polish. wearable art.
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Nail Strips

 
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I love using these nail strips and adding a top coat over top to make them last even longer.
Shop Glaze, Magic Press, Gloss & Glue-On Nails. – Dashing Diva
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These need a UV lamp but cure so nicely and get hard like press ons. Last me 2 weeks!
ohora N Shooting Star l Semi Cured Gel Nails – ohora usa
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Gems, Stickers and, Deco

 
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Shein is the best place for inexpensive nail stickers.
Fashion Nail Art Stickers & Decals - SHEIN USA
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Remover

 
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This stuff is the BEST. Only remover I use. Even gets of stubborn glitter polishes.
Onyx Professional 100% Acetone Remover 16oz
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Makes it so easy to get the strips off with no damage. A must have if you use the UV gel strips.
ohora Easy Peel Nail Gel Polish Remover
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Top Coat

 
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I've used this for YEARS and is forever a favorite. Dries almost instantly.
Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Top Coat, Quick Dry
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Sometimes my nails can get soft or bendy and this is my go-to to help with that.
Advanced Hard As Nails Strengthening Top Coat | Sally …
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UV Lamps

 
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I think this is more powerful and easier to use than the traditional lamp.
Mini Handheld UV Nail Lamp for Gel Nails
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This came with nail strips that I ordered but I do like that it can stand on its own but is still compact.
ohora Gel Lamp l UV & LED lights for nail – ohora usa
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Care & Tools

 
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So great to keep moisturized and help get strong healthy nails and cuticles. (especially in the winter!!)
Nail Oil Pen – Holo Taco
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I love that this is reuseable and more durable than the orange sticks. Never have to throw this one away, just wash and reuse!
Amazon.com: Cuticle Pusher Stainless Steel
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Easy to use to clean up your cuticles
Professional Cuticle Nippers | Tweezerman
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