You need some sort of bright light source. Doesnāt have to be a crazy expensive nail lamp. I like this one because itās compact (foldable and store away) and less than $20
Lepro LED Desk Lamp 9.5W 800lm, 5 Modes
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This nail drill has everything you need for a gel x beginner. Plenty of power. I love the rechargeable option as itās cordless so easier for handling.
SC320F Rechargeable Nail Drill 30000RPM
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Makes clean up SO easy. I did my nails for years without one of these and Iāll never go back.
Professional Nail Dust Collector
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You want a good carbide bit for removing polish and thinning out your nails when itās time to do a new set. This it the brand I typically use.
USA Pana 3/32" Safety Nail Carbide Large Barrel
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Iāve had this lamp for years. No issues!
SUN1 UV LED Nail Lamp
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A must for flash curing.
Beetles Mini UV Light for Gel Nails
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This is my favorite brand of gelx nails so far. They have every single shape and size for a good price. Great for beginners on a budget.
Nail Tech Supply
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Glue for the nail tips. Never had an issue. My nails last foreverrrr
beetles Gel Polish 2 Pcs 15ml Nail Glue Kit
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I use the remover for care and the oil once Iām done. Love this stuff and the bottles will last you foreverrrrr
GAOY Cuticle Care Kit - Oil & Remover 20ml
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You want a decent cuticle kit. A pusher with some cuticle oil (sold separately) and some cuticle trimmers. Donāt be nervous! Practice makes perfect :)
Cuticle Kit
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Any cotton balls or rounds will do. Something to soak in alcohol to wipe your nails off after doing them.
Cotton Balls
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A nail care staple. I recommend purchasing both coarse and smooth boards.
Emery Boards
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Depending on top coat, youāll need some rubbing alcohol to wipe off the residue left after your final cure.
Equate 70% Isopropyl Alcohol Antiseptic, 32 fl oz
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Acetone is used to seal cuticles and soak off old sets. Def a must!
ONYXāÆProfessionalĀ® 100āÆ% Pure Acetone Nail Polish Remover, 4āÆflāÆoz
Polishes
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My favorite thick rubber base gel
Twinkled T Gel Nail Polish 15ml Whitings
Tutorials
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One of the videos I watched when first starting out!
STEP BY STEP HOW I GET MY GEL-X NAILS TO LAST 5 WEEKS
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How to go viral Korean Glass Nails
How To Do The VIRAL Glass NailsāØ | Cat Eye Gel Polish HACKS You MUST Know! š²| gel x nails tutorial
Creators to follow
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I watched her videos religiously when I was starting out. So much good information and always beginning friendly. Stunning !!
Ariana Nicole
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hil.custodio | paytonmanis on TikTok
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Great beginner friendly channel. Very soothing to watch and focuses on Amazon products.
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