I'm a licensed nail tech- trust me <3. I also have so many video tutorials on how to use most of these on other socials!
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Acrylic Needs
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Tools!
Gel-X Staples
for the beginner Gel-X techs or the DIY-ersย
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this has all you need as a beginner if you don't want to go through the hassle of getting individual stuff! VERY worth the money
Apres Gel-X Nail Starter Kit, 14 Sizes 00-9
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bundle with primer, dehydrator and the extend gel! saving a bit w/ the bundle
APRรS Gel-X Nail Kit - Gold pH Bonder & Primer (15ml)
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dehydrator!
Aprรฉs pH Bonder 15ml Nail Dehydrator
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extend gel! i love her, can also be used for fills if you'd like
Apres Nail Extend Gel Gold Bottle 15mL
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best primer! i even like her for acrylic
APRรS Non-Acidic Gel Primer 15ml Gel-X
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this etches your tip and helps with retention if you choose not to file the inside of your tip!
APRรS Gel-X Acid-Free Tip Primer 15ml
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sensitive extend gel for the girlies who may be proned to heat spikes! some of my clients who have had retention issues have had their nails last longer with this <3
Aprรฉs Extend Gel Sensitive HEMA-Free Adhesive 15ml
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flash cure lamp! i love how long and flexible the gooseneck is!
ALLKEM Flash Cure UV Nail Lamp - Cordless 3W
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if you prefer to seal you gel-x with a bit like me- this is a safety fine option!
PANA 3/32" Shank Smooth Top Small Barrel Carbide Nail Drill Bit (Gold, Fine)
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tip options! make sure you are using the correct style for your nail beds (natural/sculpted)
Apres Nail Gel-X Sculpted Short Long Tips 600
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tip options! make sure you are using the correct style for your nail beds (natural/sculpted)
Aprรฉs Gel-X Sculpted Stiletto Tips 500pc
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tip options! make sure you are using the correct style for your nail beds (natural/sculpted)
Aprรฉs Gel-X Natural Stiletto Tips 500pc
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tip options! make sure you are using the correct style for your nail beds (natural/sculpted)
Apres Nail Gel-Xโข Sculpted Stiletto Tips
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tip options! make sure you are using the correct style for your nail beds (natural/sculpted)
Aprรฉs Gel-X Natural Square Medium Tips 500pc
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tip options! make sure you are using the correct style for your nail beds (natural/sculpted)
Apres Gel-X Natural Square Long Nail Tips 500pcs
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my FAVORITE nude base polish. works on so many skin tones, can be built up with a second coat but i prefer one coat applied with light pressure
Mia Secret Gelux Soak-off Gel Polish Piel Canela
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sheer pink base, very similar to bubble bath!
Mia Secret Gelux Soak Off Gel Polish Pink
Acrylic Needs
monomers, brushes and all acrylic recs
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the only odorless monomer i use! i add some drops of acetone so it dries a bit faster, its perfect. especially if you are doing these at home/ in a shared space!
Mia Secret Odorless Fusion UV LED Monomer
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best regular monomer and best bang for your buck if you're using alot of it!
Young Nails Liquid Nail Monomer Acrylic
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amazing brush for beginners and very durable. pinch her and she's perfect!
PANA USA Acrylic Nail Brush Kolinsky Hair #10
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love these dappen dishes because of how small they are, they help me not to waste monomer!
AORAEM 2PCS Nail Art Dappen Dish with Lid
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BEST nail glue
KDS Nail Glue 20 Pack
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i lay this on the table so i don't mess it up with any products! the plastic backing keeps liquid from soaking through <#
JMU Dental Disposable 3 Ply Waterproof Bibs
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very good cover options for beginners! so many different shades available
MakarttPro Acrylic Powder 56g Nail Cover
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buttery, easy application and doesn't marble! i love the shade options
Chaun Legend Acrylic Powder 2 Oz Salon Quality
Tools!
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best nippers and pusher! they last and are very affordable
YINYIN Stainless Steel Cuticle Trimmer & Pusher
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my fave prep bit trio! must have
Diamond Nail Bit trio
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genuinely good affordable e-file! not too loud, not too much vibration and lasts!
MelodySusie Portable Nail Drill 30000 RPM Pink
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love this nipper and the magnets just make getting the same length that much easier
Yaya Acrylic Nail Clippers with Magnets & Sizer
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love these! make sure you get the grit of your choice! remember- higher the number, the finer.
100pcs Large Nail Sanding Bands 100 Grit
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love these! so affordable and holds up really well on clients
Makartt Gel Top Coat 2PCS No Wipe 10ML
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only files i use! nails will be crisspy!
21 Pcs Gray Double Sided Nail Files 80/80
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hands down the best lint free wipes! haven't used any others since discovering these
Lint Free Nail Wipes Gel Polish Remover 1300pcs
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to clean up any dust/ debris with alcohol!
24 Pcs NICEMOVIC Nail Brush Kit, Bright Colors
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best bit for removing bulk for fills! very sharp be careful since she has to be used at high RPM's
PANA 3/32" Purple Tornado Carbide Nail Drill Bit
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mandrel bits! i always stack up on these just incase lol
pana Loxo Silver Easy-Off Mandrel Bit 3/32"
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good affordable lamp option!
SUNUV UV LED Nail Lamp Gel Light with 3 Timers
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best fine safety bit for sealing the cuticles!
PANA 3/32" Shank Smooth Top Small Barrel Carbide Nail Drill Bit (Gold, Fine)
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fine bit for the sealing the cuticle. this isn't a safety option so it can cut you if you're not careful hut it also can get the cuticle ย area super flat because it doesn't have that rounded edge that the safety bits have!