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How to become your own nail tech

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Nail essentials!! I have been doing my nails at home for about a year. These are all the things you need to get started. I promise practice makes perfect. I have used a lot of things and have found what works well and what doesn't.
 
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This helps strengthen my nails. I use this before color gel polish.
Builder Gel For Nails
 
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These are so helpful when cleaning off the nail. It doesn't leave lint or fuzz on nail.
Lint Free Wipes
 
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Helps remove gel polish
100% Acetone Gel Nail Polish Remover
 
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There is different drill bits to use. Very nice to use when trying to take gel polish off. This also helps get closer to cuticle.
Electric Nail Drill Kit -
 
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If you use gel polish you need this! I love the wireless ones.
UV LED Nail Lamp, Nail Dryer Gel Polish
 
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Put on cuticles and leave for 15-20 seconds. Works great!
Cuticle Remover
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I can not draw for the life of me! especially when it comes to my non-dominant hand. Super nice!
Nail Art Stickers & Decals
 
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These make nail art designs much easier. The fine tip is so great for detail.
Nail Art Pens Liner Brushes Set 5PCS Black
 
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Prep is so so important!! dehydrator and primer are the first two steps after cuticle care.
Professional Natural Nail Prep Dehydrate Primer
 
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Doing your own art can be tricky at first. Having good quality  and different brushes and dotting tools make it much easier!
31pcs Nail Art Brushes & Dotting Tools Set
 
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I am not the best at painting my nails especially my non dominant hand. The angle and thickness of these brushes make it so easy to clean my nails up.
Nail Art Clean Up Brushes, 3PCS Polish
 
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These fake nails are already pre filed and pre shaped. These are the only ones I use.
Short Almond Fake Nails 216pcs Pre-shape Gel
 
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I use these when I am doing art or designs. i put some nail polish on it so i dont have to get it out of the bottle.
2 Pcs Resin Nail Art Palettes with Gold Edge
 
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This glue is hands down the best. Super strong.
KISS PowerFlex Max Speed Nail Glue - Fast Dry
 
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These are the only files I use. Great quality
10 PCS Professional Double Sided Nail Files