As a person that has been doing their own nails at home for quite some time now, I can assure you that it saved me so much money and while still enjoying super cute nails. In this list you can find some of the products that I have tested on my at-hom...
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Equipment
Nail/Hand Care
Colors
Nail Extensions
Equipment
Cures nails very well after around 1min, very good lamp
Medisana Nail Lamp
Perfect to shape nails, but quite strong so keep it in the lower settings
NaniNails NANI JSDA JD200 Electric Nail Drill
Nail/Hand Care
The curved nail files from semilac are my fav ones to use so far, they are great for shaping and don’t damage the nails
Semilac Nail File, Nummer 100/180, Harbor Bridge
I find the simple buffer block nail files super effective for preparing the nail bed for long lasting results
SGERUFZ 10 Pcs White Nail File Buffer Blocks
I mostly use the pusher but the cutter can also be very useful with managing the cuticles (but needs to be used with caution to avoid cuts)
Cuticle pusher and cutter set
Most effective hydrating hand cream I’ve been using for my manicures (AND it also works the best for my hand eczema)
Handcrème - CeraVe
Colors
3 in 1 set, very affordable, very effective and makes manicures last for 3-4 weeks
Canni Base, Top Coat and Primer Set
Most long lasting gel polishes I’ve used so far, they leave a professional looking result
Pink Gellac 120 Beautiful Black - Black Gel Polish
Super cute 00’s clear gel polish with hearts, it’s quite long lasting and the hearts don’t go anywhere
Pink Gellac Cupid’s Glitter Gel Polish
My fav dark deep grape burgundy color as an all time burgundy lover, also lasts super long
Pink Gellac 332 Sangria Red Gel Polish
Classic red color, you can see the exact shade in the second photo. It lasts quite long (around 3 weeks)
Pink Gellac 235 Ruby Red Gel Polish
Perfect deep pinky-brown gel Polish, lasts around 3 weeks
Pink Gellac 283 Rosy Brown - Nude Brown Gel Polish
The ultimate nude color, I think it suites most skin colors with neutral/olive undertones. Lasts around 3 weeks
Pink Gellac 154 Nude Beige Gel Polish
Very nice shade, I use it mostly for French manicure and it lasts quite long
Pink Gellac 299 Coco White Gel Polish
I use this either by itself with 3 layers or for a donut glazed nail look topped with decorative powder. Lasts quite a while
Born Pretty Jelly Nude Gel Polish JN09
I use this for a base for my french manicures, it’s so good. Lasts super long too
Born Pretty Jelly Gel Polish JN13 - Nude
Nail Extensions
I use it as glue for the nail tips and I cure them with my lamp. It lasts super long, I really like it
BORN PRETTY 6 IN 1 Nail Glue Gel Polish Soak off Base Gel Top Coat ...
I always get the almond shape with the half matte inner part because they last super long and don’t need too much filling.
