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Everything you need to do your nails at home💅🏼
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Allison Kemper
For over three years, I have been perfecting the art of DIY gel nails—and now I'm sharing my go-to essentials to help you get started confidently. Whether you're aiming for a simple manicure or want the option to experiment with builder gel and vibra...
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Toolkit Essentials

All of these items will help make the at-home nail experience as close to the salon as possible. 

 
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This was the nail kit I bought to first get me started. It has everything you need to do your first set!
Beetles Gel Nail Polish Kit with 48W UV Lamp
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These nail swatches make it easy to see all your colors laid out!
KINGMAS 150 Pcs Clear Nail Art Swatch Sticks
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I use these if I break a nail and want to extend the nail with builder gel!
Nailskey 100 Pcs Self Adhesive Nail Forms
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These carbide bits work great for removing builder gel!
MelodySusie 7pcs Tungsten Carbide Nail Bits
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A nail drill is a must have for gel nails! I have had this one for 3 years and still works great!
MelodySusie Portable Electric Nail Drill PC120B
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A set of different nail brushes is so helpful for designs and using builder gel
Beetles Gel Polish Nail Art Brushes, 6 Pcs
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This bag helped me keep all of my things organized. Makes clean up super quick when everything has a space!
BAFASO Double Layer Nail Polish Organizer 70 Bottles
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Top Polish Favorites

All my top nail polish favorites! I love a pop of color in the summer and a neutral for the fall, so there are options for all tastes

 
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These blues and greens are perfect for summer!
Beetles Peacock Feathers Gel Nail Polish Set
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Basic large black and white nail polish everyone needs as a staple in their collection!
Beetles White & Black Gel Polish Kit 2x15ml
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Vibrant colors make any nail set fun!
beetles Neon Gel Polish Set 20 Colors
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I started doing builder gel to have harder and stronger nails and this was perfect to try out and find my favorite colors!
modelones Builder Gel Nail Polish Set 6 Colors
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This clear builder gel is perfect to use when you plan on adding polish to cover the builder gel.
modelones Builder Nail Gel Kit with Top Coat
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Pretty pastel and sparkles! These polishes can do the cat eye trend or give the allusion of chrome without the powder.
Beetles Cat Eye Gel Nail Polish Set 20 Colors
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One of my favorites is the “we poured to much sale”, all polishes ½ off!
DND Gel
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