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things you’ll need to start doing your nails at home! 💅🏻
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items I have been doing my nails at home for at least 10 years now! I have definitely had much trial and error & made plenty of mistakes as a diy nail girlie. Here’s some things I would reccomend for someone who is just starting out! It can be overwhel...
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must have for cuticle removal! It just melts everything away!
Instant Cuticle Remover™, revolutionary gel formula features Chamomile & Aloe, gentle on cuticles, can be used on calluses
my mom got me these years ago, it’s a good set filled with essentials! Especially cuticle oil for the cold months! The nail file and buffing block are crucial items for proper nail prep!
SEACRET NAIL CARE COLLECTION: Dead Sea Mineral Fingernail & Toenail DIY Salon Manicure Treatment Set with File, 3-Way Buffer Block for Shine, 1 Oz Cuticle Oil, & 6.8 Oz Body Lotion Kit, All Skin Types
you don’t need this brand specifically, any acetone remover will do! I also prefer to use acetone to clean the nail plate versus alcohol.
Removers - ONYX Professional®
this set is a solid one for starters, it comes with everything u need for prepping AND has a top coat too!
JODSONE 15ML Nail Dehydrator Nail Primer Base Coat Top Coat Glossy Surface Quick Drying Durable At Home DIY Nail Salon Girl Gift keep Nail Art Design Long Lasting
polishes
a good pink to have! It’s very good as a base color too!
OPI Gel Color - OPI Put It In Neutral - GC T65
another good neutral pink! this one is my fav for French tip base color too
Bare My Soul - Nude Gel Nail Polish - OPI
this set is perfect for the girlies who want to do a lot of nail art! I got this initially to do nail art on press on nails, and so far it has been holding up strong!!
JODSONE Gel Nail Polish kit 60 PCS with 5 Bottles of Base and Glossy Matte Top Coat Soak off Gel Nail Set Suitable for All Seasons Gel Polish Gifts
tools
easy to clean & easy to use! This set has it all for your cuticle prep
Cuticle Trimmer with Cuticle Pusher, XUNXMAS Cuticle Remover Cutter Nipper Scissor and Triangle Cuticle Nail Pusher Peeler Scraper, Durable Dead Skin Clipper Manicure Pedicure Tools (Silver)
this is a good basic to have when you are just starting out! It is easy to use and very helpful for the cuticle area! The speed is not too fast where you could hurt yourself! It’s a good one to start out practicing because the more heavy duty ones ar...
Finishing Touch Flawless Salon Nails - Total Manicure & Pedicure Solution, Rose Gold
You NEED a good quality lamp! Otherwise the gel won’t cure properly and you would risk getting a gel allergy!
SUNUV 48W UV LED Nail Lamp for Gel Polish
again you can find the cheapest alternative to this but i reccomend having a dust collector FOR SURE because there can be a lot of dust floating around when you are filing and it’s not good to breathe the dust particles in!
Nail Dust Collector
can be any brand but def reccomend them to prevent damage to your skin! Wearing sunscreen on your hands while doing your nails also works!
MelodySusie UV Gloves for Gel Nail Lamp
nail art
an amazing set of gems & pearls at a great price! These have lasted me sooo long and I barely even made a dent in them!
6645Pcs Face Rhinestones with Glue for Makeup, Flatback Eye Gems Colorful Makeup Jewels with White Pearls for Face Eye Body, Nail Art, Hair, Craft Decoration
she’s got a bunch of super cute nail stickers! I have a bunch of flower ones from her shop 💀
MonarchyandCo - Etsy Canada
these are really good for fine lines & art!
MEKK Nail Art Brushes 5pcs Nail Art Liner Brushes For Nail Art Nail Gel Polish Painting Tools Design Pen Nail Art Brush Set with 7/9/12/15/20mm Gel Nail Brush with Mental Handle
The small nozzle helps for precise application! You only need a small dot for your gems
Makartt Super Strong Nail Rhinestone Glue