Lately I have gotten in doing my own nails at home. I love having color and designs on my nails, but the salon price and lack of quality was not worth it! I had my last straw when I got an infection from a pedicure. Now we do it all at home, and I wa...
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Here is a list of items to get your started on your nail journey!
you are going to want something that is both UV and LED for curing your nails. This one is pretty popular and works well!
LKE 40W Gel UV LED Nail Polish Lamp
I personally LOVE this brand for builder gel. Builder gel helps strengthen your nails so you can grow them out longer.
ASP Brush-On Colored Builder Gel | Hard Gel - Sally Beauty
In my opinion, clean cuticles are the different between an at home looking manicure and a professional looking manicure!
Sally Hansen Instant Cuticle Remover
This four pack is all your need for cuticle removing, plus the instant cuticle remover!
Cuticle Pushers: Beauty & Personal Care
acetone is a must!
Acetone
In addition to using brushes for designs, I like to use them to help clean up any polish before curing.
Professional Nail Brushes for Acrylic, Nail Art, and Gel | Young Nails
This helps buff your nails for your prep! It is a must!!!
Nail E-File and Bits | Young Nails
I use DND polishes, so this is the base and top coats I use. I love this brand for their SALES and quality. Plus they have an awesome variety of colors!!
DND Base Coat - DND Gel
Always use oil on your cuticles after you are done to moisturize!
The 10 Best Cuticle Oils of 2025, Tested and Reviewed - Byrdie
Favorite Polish Colors
I really love having a neutral for the base of certain designs, this one is pretty universal
DND Gel
Hands down the best pastel pink out there! It is a classic!
Milky Way #295 - Final Sale - DND Gel
I love this yellow for the spring time, but also for details in designs.
U Shine, I Shine #290 - DND Gel
A classic! Start off with the true red for your collection!
Fire Engine Red #067 - Final Sale - DND Gel
This purple I actually have on my nails right now! It is soooo pretty!
Lavender Haze #2532 - DND Gel
Just got this one in this week and the color is more of a periwinkle than shown here. But it is THE summer color!
Blue Hawaiian #671 - Final Sale - DND Gel
Another gorgeous blue I can't live without now!
Bubbles #792 - Final Sale - DND Gel
I really like their sheer collections!
DC Sheer Collection - DND Gel
I just got this one in and I am obsessed! I think it is the perfect sheer for cooler months
