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Want to do your nails at home? I GOT YOU!

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I have been doing my own nails for almost 5 years and I have learned a lot of things along the way. So here you can find EVERYTHING you need for beautiful manicure!
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FIRST, PREP THE NAILS

 
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Push & loosen the cuticules with this tool.
Cuticule pusher
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You will use this to prep the nail and file the product later. For beginner any electric nail file will work, just don't push down too hard on the nail
Electric nail drill
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If you don't feel comfortable you can use 100/180 grit nail file to do the same thing with the electric nail file. It fill take longer.
100/180 Grit Nail File
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You will use cuticule cutters to cut the loose cuticule
Professional Cuticle Nippers
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SECOND, GATHER THE MATERIALS

 
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If you are a beginner I recommend using FULL nail extensions, it will be easier and wont get that messy
Soft Gel Nail Extensions
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Use this liquid to wipe the nail to get rid from any dust and oils OR you can just use rubbing alcohol
Nail Cleaner
 
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You can use these little dust brushes to get rid of dust. It's not mandatory but it's nice to have them
Nail Brush
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Nail dehydrator & primer is a MUST. Make sure the primer you are using is ACID FREE
modelones 15ml Nail Dehydrator & Primer
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I recommend this nail tip solid nail glue for beginners because it's not runny and you can mold it how you need it
Makartt Solid Nail Glue Gel for Press On
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This little flash cure nail lamp is good for beginners. You will have to work with one nail at a time but as a beginner you don't want to rush everything
Flash Cure UV Light for Gel Nails
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You will need little dish like this where you will pour the liquid I mentioned before or just acetone. You don't need to buy the dish you can use something you have at home.
Dappen Dish
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You need brush like this to shape the glue around cuticule
Gel Nail Brushes
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Of course you need polish. You can use regular polish or gel polish. But for gel polish I recommend getting a bigger UV nail lamp.
beetles Gel Polish
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THIRD, WATCH THESE TUTORIALS AND GOOD LUCK!

 
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First watch tutorials and then buy allt he materials!
GELX nails not lasting?... FIX IT by doing this *LASTS 3+ WEEKS* (Tutorial)
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This is a great tutorial!
HOW TO DO GEL-X NAILS LIKE A PRO *EASY AND CHEAP*
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Best tutorial for beginners on how to use a e-file
Most Important EFILE TIPS You NEED To Know- AND Introducing Baby Bits
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Do your nails for CHEAP
HOW TO GEL EXTENSIONS NAILS : $20 AMAZON KIT | FOR BEGINNERS
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