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Beginner Nail Supplies
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items When I started to do my nails about 2 years ago, I was absolutely clueless about where to start, what products should I get, etc. It's ben such a journey figuring out what products I like and what products I will probably never buy again.
Here are my top products that I used when I was first starting out and products that I still use now as an intermediate nail artist ヾ(≧▽≦*)o
Will occasionally update with new products once I have used them for a few weeks (❁´◡`❁)
Here are my top products that I used when I was first starting out and products that I still use now as an intermediate nail artist ヾ(≧▽≦*)o
Will occasionally update with new products once I have used them for a few weeks (❁´◡`❁)
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Nail Equipment
Nail Tips
Gel Polishes
Nail Equipment
Equipment that is helpful in starting this hobby!! You don't have to get all of these products but I would definitely recommend to get ones that are crucial to prep and protecting your hands + nails (●'◡'●)
Best base gel and remover if you want to change your nails frequently. Also does little to no damage to your natural nail (^///^)
Jello Jello - One Kill Remover + Peel Off Base Gel Set
Essential item to prep your nails before applying any gel products. A little goes a long way ;)
Blue Cross Cuticle Remover Liquid, 6oz
Another cuticle remover that is very popular right now (❁´◡`❁)
Sally Hansen Instant Cuticle Remover Nail Treatment
I recommend getting a big pack of these nail wipes from Aliexpress. You can get 600 pieces for as little as a $1.50 which is great because trust me you don't want to spend more than $2 on this product o((⊙﹏⊙))o
20/600pcs Lint-Free Nail Wipes Gel Cleansing Tissues Aluminum-Free Nail Polish Remover Pads
Best nail glue for press ons that I've used!! With the right prep, I made my press ons last 2 weeks with this nail glue. There are cheaper ones than this that I'll link but I personally haven't tried them yet (●'◡'●)
Glamnetic Super Strong Brush On Nail Glue .24oz
Another popular nail glue! I've many people talk about this one on TikTok and it seems to be a fan favorite. It is also a cheaper alternative to the Glamnetic nail glue
KISS PowerFlex Brush-On Nail Glue 5g
Make sure to invest in a quality nail clipper that won't get dull fast!!
YINYIN Stainless Steel Cuticle Trimmer & Pusher
You'll be working with UV lights a lot and to keep your hands protected, I recommend this sunscreen \(￣︶￣*\))
Vacation Classic Whip SPF 30 Sunscreen & Air Freshener Bundle, 4 Oz
When working on nails on yourself please use gloves to protect your hands from the UV light (┬┬﹏┬┬) I have these gloves and the material is so soft and I bought extra just in case I lose a pair ~_~
1 Pair Anti UV Nail Gloves UV Gel Shield Glove Fingerless
Perfect for doing ombre effects without an air brush (^///^)
50/150pcs Sponge Gradient Nail Art Stamper Tools Gel Polish Color Gradient Brush Glitter Powder Dotting Pen For Manicure Tools
Best beginner UV light I have seen. I've seen a lot of people on social media use this and it's been recommended by so many people!! When choosing a UV light it is important to get one where your whole hand fits inside comfortably and also has a refl...
SUNUV UV LED Nail Lamp Gel Light UV Dryer
My favorite cuticle oil hands down!! Love the way it smells and it rejuvenates the skin around my nails. Would definitely recommend this product; its cheap but also high quality!!
C CARE Sweet Almond Cuticle Oil 2.5oz
This is the acetone I use. Not expensive and it comes in a big bottle so you don't have to replace it often ^.^
Pronto 100% Acetone Gel Nail Polish Remover 8oz
I don't purchase this often but I love this product! It's really gentle on the hands and it doesn't dry out the skin as much as regular acetone. Plus it smells really good (at least to me (≧∀≦)ゞ)
Mineral Fusion Acetone Free Nail Polish Remover 6oz 2 Pack
My first (and only) nail drill and one that I currently use. It's not expensive and it gets the job done (oﾟvﾟ)ノI only use this drill on myself and family but if you're a nail tech or working with acrylic I would suggest getting a better one than thi...
Original 45000RPM Professional Rechargeable Electric Nail Drill Machine Portable Cordless Nail File
First gel brush kit I used and still currently use. I don't really know what's a good and bad nail brush because everyone is different and some feel like the more expensive ones work better while others like the cheaper ones. Either way its up to you...
Beetles 31pcs Nail Art Brushes & Tools Set
Nail Tips
My favorite nail tips that I find myself repurchasing often \(￣︶￣*\))
One of my favorite nail tips that I find myself repurchasing often ^_^ Pre-etched so you don't have to waste time prepping the extension :))
UNA GELLA Almond Gel Nail Tips 504PCS Clear
Another one of my favorite nail tip extensions ^.^
Modelones Almond Fake Nail Tips 510Pcs
I love using AliExpress nail tips!! I've repurchased them multiple times and sometimes I like them even better than the ones I get on Amazon tehehe (￣y▽￣)╭
Soft Gel X Nail Tips Supplies Press On Full Cover False Nail Tips for Acrylic Nails Gel
Another favorite AliExpress nail tip of mine!! If you can't tell by now, I love pre-etched nails tehehe (～￣▽￣)～
Medium 600pcs Almond Nail Tips, Almond X Gel Nail Tips
Gel Polishes
Gel polishes that I use often🤎From opaque gel, to jelly, to cat eye gel here are the best gel polishes that I personally recommendヾ(≧▽≦*)o
I love Double Rhythm gel polishes so much q(≧▽≦q) Smooth application, glossy finish, and aesthetic looking container!! What's not to love <3
Double Rhythm Gel Polish Translucent Sheer 15ML
Gaoy is another gel polish product I love!! They are perfect for beginners who want to experiment with jelly gel polishes (●ˇ∀ˇ●)
GAOY Rose Garden Jelly Gel Nail Polish Kit
Beetles was the first ever nail polish brand that I got my start with. To this day, I still use some of their nail polishes for nail art. While this might not be the exact kit that I started out with, it is similar to the one I used ^o^
Beetles 44pcs Fall Gel Nail Polish Set
Just a simple top coat and base coat :)) I occasionally will repurchase this product just because the bottles are big and they don't break the bank tehehe~
GAOY 16ml 2 Pcs Glassy Gel Top & Base Coat Set
I'm currently getting into using cat eye gel polish for my nails and found this set of cat eye gel polish to be perfect for beginners (oﾟvﾟ)ノ
MIZHSE Cat Eye Gel Nail Polish 6 Colors Set
Once again Gaoy for the win!!! Love this fall set from them and use all the colors frequently in non-fall nail art ^^
GAOY 23 Pcs Fall Gel Nail Polish Kit