Everything i use to do my gel nails at home! I’ve been doing them myself since 2023
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nail prep
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extensions + colour
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aftercare
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removal
nail prep
all the products i use to prep my nails for a perfect gel mani
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cuticle work is what makes or breaks your gel mani. if your cuticles arent clean, then you cant get as close to them when painting your nails; meaning your gel polish wont last as long and may have some lifting!!
Cuticle Trimmer with Cuticle Pusher
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suuper great product for essentially melting away your cuticles and lessening your prep work
Blue Cross Cuticle Remover
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dehydrating your nails beforehand can make your manicure last longer since the gel will adhere better!
Modelones Nail Primer 2PCS 15ml Gel Prep
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use a glass nail file for your natural nails to keep their health
Bona Fide Beauty Glass Nail File in Case
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emery nail files are good for filing down fake nail tips since theyre rougher than the glass ones
Emery Boards 12 Pcs 100/180 Double Sided
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i use this daily to clean under my nails
Larbois Handle Grip Nail Brush
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cut your nails during prep if you plan on applying extension tips!
Tweezerman Combo Clipper Set
extensions + colour
the extensions, colours, and base and top coats i use regularly
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love these extensions for when i dont feel like growing out my nails myself. almond shape is my go-to, but there are so many to choose from!
UNA GELLA Fake Nails 216pcs Almond Press on Nails
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i love beetles so ive always used their nail glue
beetles Gel Polish 5 In 1 Nail Glue
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I’ve always used the base coat from this set!
Modelones Gel Nail Polish 10ml Top & Base Set
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I’ve always used this top coat. It’s never been sticky and I’ve never had to wipe with an alcohol pad after
AIMEILI Soak Off UV LED Gel Nail Polish
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I lovelovelove these jelly polishes. makes the nails look so beautiful and natural. does take a few coats for colour pay off though since theyre sheer jelly!
GAOY Jelly Nude Pink Gel Nail Polish Set
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nice solid white and black gel polish. pretty much one coat and youre done
modelones Gel Nail Polish Set 2Pcs 15ML
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beautiful butter yellow gel polish that i love ++ from a montreal brand as well
Butter Nail Polish
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my fav red gel polish
Morello
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ive only ever used this brush set. perfect for dipping in acetone to clean up the edges of your nails before curing (dont get gel on your skin!) also has dotting tools on the ends for some cute nail art designs
Modelones Nail Art Brushes Set
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super easy to do nail art with since the brush is so thin and precise for designs
beetles Gel Polish Nail Art Liner Set - Black White
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perfect if you want the hailey bieber glazed donut nails
Allstarry White Chrome Nail Powder
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this is the exact lamp i use. not going to lie i initially got it because it was cheap, but it’s still going strong two years later! has choices for 30s, 60s, and 90s
UV Nail Light
aftercare
aftercare is so important to keep your mani looking fresh and for improving its longevityÂ
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cuticle oil at the end of your mani will make your nails look so hydrated and clean. also great for making sure you dont get hangnails. i keep one in my purse to touch up on the go
SAVILAND Cuticle Oil Pen 6PCS with Vitamin E
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thickkk hand cream to really hydrate your skin + it dries in fast
O'Keeffe's Working Hands Hand Cream
removal
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i use this to easily remove the gel from my natural nails. be warned it can cause a tingling sensation
