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Essential Items for the Perfect At-Home Gel Manicure
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items I used to spend $100 a month getting my nails done. Now, I've been doing them at home for years! This list has everything you need to get started doing your own salon-quality manicures without spending hundreds every month! These are my favorite, go-...
Sections
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Tools
Removal
Prep
Nail Art
Post-Manicure
Tools
This is the e-file that I have and I love it. I can control the speed which is perfect when you're just starting out.
Electric Nail Drill Kit with Nail Drill Bits
These aren't necessary for beginners but I do like the options of drill bits to find what I'm comfortable with.
30Pcs Nail Drill Bits for Nails
A good lamp with a reflective bottom is a must! I love this one!
UV LED Nail Lamp-48W with 3 Timers
Removal
This is my favorite acetone for removing gel and dip polish.
Pronto 100% Pure Acetone
I love these nail files to remove the polish after soaking them in acetone. They hold up really well!
10 Pcs Rough Nail File 100/180 Grit
This is one of my favorite acetones for removing gel or dip polish. Plus it's super affordable!
Onyx Professional 100% Pure Acetone Nail Polish Remover
These are a great way to remove your polish and not be stuck at the desk soaking your nails. They're reusable and super affordable!
Reusable Plastic Gel Polish Soak off Cap Clips
I love to use these pointed cotton swabs for colors that are tougher to remove before curing the polish.
1200pcs Precision Tip Cotton Swabs
Prep
I prefer a glass nail file when shaping my nails. I feels less harsh and I have more control due to the small size.
Czech Glass Nail File
Cuticle care is a must for a long lasting manicure and this metal cuticle pusher and remover are great quality and easy to use!
2PCS Metal Cuticle Pusher and Remover
I use these buffing blocks to rough up my nails in order for the polish to stick better. But they're still gentle on my nails.
12 Pcs Nail Buffer Block for Acrylic & Natural
This is my favorite cuticle softener! It's hydrating, moisturizing, and strengthening with Lanolin for brittle nails, hang nails & dry cuticles. I love it!
Blue Cross Professional Cuticle Remover, 6 oz
If you want to remove your cuticles, sharp cuticle nippers are a must. These are my favorite and making removing the dead cuticles much easier!
Stainless Steel Cuticle Nippers
It's important to remove all dust from the nails before applying polish and alcohol swabs are my favorite way to do that.
Alcohol Swabs
I love using glass nail files to shape my nails. I feel like they aren't as harsh and give my more control.
Glass Manicure Set
Nail Art
I'm still learning nail art but I love these brushes for clean up around my nails. Just a little acetone and it brushes the polish away easily.
3 Pcs Nail Drawing Brushes
I love to use this palette when i do nail art. Just add a few drops of polish and control the amount of polish on the tools! Plus it's cute!
Resin Nail Art Palette
If you're like me and have trouble deciding which color combos you want on your nails, these nail swatches sticks are perfect for visualizing the color combinations!
150 Tips Clear Nail Swatches Sticks with Ring
I love these dotting tools because of their larger barrels. They're easy to hold and the dual ends making perfecting nail art much easier!
5 pc 2 Way Dotting Tool
Post-Manicure
A nourishing hand cream is a must after a manicure and Hand Food is my favorite one to use! Not only does it smell amazing but it absorbs into my skin quickly without leaving my hands greasy! Plus, it last through a few hand washes before I need to r...
Soap & Glory Hand Food Hydrating Hand Cream - Original Pink Scent - 4.2 fl oz
I like to make my own cuticle oil but keep this on hand if I run out.
CND Solar Oil Nail & Cuticle Treatment - 0.5 fl oz