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My Favorite Nail Products for DIY Nails That Last!

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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

My favorite polish brands and colors I use all of the time!

 
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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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I have been using this silver magetic topper over old nail polished of mine to give them new life and create just a whole new look! It's so good!
Holo Magnetic Taco | Nail Polish | Silver | Holographic

Nail Strips

A nice alternative to press ons and I find that they last longer and look like polish!

 
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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

Gems, Stickers and, Deco

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

Remover

When it's time to take off my nails and start over, I use these!

 
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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

Top Coat

Top coats are a must and make my regular at home manicures last forever!

 
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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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Holo Taco top coats are the best! They have solid base and top coats to choose from and any of them I have used, I have loved!
Base & Top Coats

UV Lamps

Easy to use and fast to cure gel polish or strips.

 
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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

Care & Tools

My most used nail accessories!

 
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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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Very beginer at a nail drill, but this little rechargeable one has been great for shaping my nails or getting any glue off that is stubborn.
Nail Drill For Beginners
 
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This is essential for any of the magnetic polishes to make fun designs. It's easy to use and you can hold it over the polished or rest your finget on top to create different patterns.
Magnetic Wand | Accessories