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gel x must haves

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a beginner’s guide to gel x nails
 
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always invest in a good nail drill, i’ve had this one for about 2 years now and she’s still going strong! has a great battery life and charging doesn’t take long at all
MelodySusie 30000rpm Rechargeable Nail Drill
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a dehydrator helps remove moisture from the nails for better adherence, this one is my favorite
Mia Secret Acid Free Nail Prep Dehydrator 15ml
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this one’s a cult classic, doesn’t burn and helps so much with adherence to
Young Nails Protein Bond Non-Acidic Nail Primer
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the only nail files i use, i swear they hold their grit FOREVER. gets my nails crisp every time
Makartt 10pcs 180/240 Grit Dual-Sided Nail Files
 
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if you have small, flat nail beds like me, these are incredible. i prefer to buff them myself but they also have a pre buffed version!
UNA GELLA XXL Long Square Nail Tips 216PCS
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if you have larger, curvier nail beds, these tips will be your best friend
Beetles 504Pcs Matte Square Gel Nail Tips
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not overly thick like a lot of other glues i’ve used, cures well too!
beetles Gel Polish 2 Pcs 15ml Nail Glue Kit
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iykyk, this is the key to the most natural looking gel x set. i use this to melt the false nails around the cuticle are for a seamless finish
Supernail Pure Acetone Nail Polish Remover 16oz
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i might be beetles’ number one fan girl when it comes to their polishes, they have so much variety in color and their bundles are great for beginners
Beetles Gel Polish
 
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i like using builder gel before any color to 1. strengthen the nail and 2. give a natural color. this set has shades for everyone and it cures without being sticky
modelones Builder Nail Gel Polish Set 6 Colors
 
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the shine this gives is absolutely unreal, and it’s non wipe!!
GEL TOPCOAT Gloss (0.5oz)
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i like to change my nails a lot, so i use a peel off base so im not killing my natural nails. makes taking them off so easy, but they don’t pop off within a few days.
GAOY Peel Off Gel Base Coat for Nails 16ml
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