The gel, lamps, drills, extension systems, and aftercare I use at Sara's Nail Spot. If you're a client wondering what's on your nails, or you want to keep them looking good between appointments, it's all here. Affiliate links: I may earn a small comm...
Sections
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Polish & Top Coats
Lamps & E-Files
Extensions & Dip
Aftercare
Station & Sanitation
Polish & Top Coats
The base and top coat that start and finish a gel mani. Strong adhesion up front, high-gloss finish that holds up.
OPI GelColor Base Coat & Top Coat Set
HEMA-free gel, worth knowing about if you have sensitive skin. A clean, opaque white that works well for French tips.
Kiara Sky Gel Pro HEMA-Free Gel Polish (True White)
Gel polish plus a matching regular lacquer in the same shade, so gel on your fingers and regular polish on your toes still match.
DND Gel + Lacquer Duo
Budget-friendly gel set. A good way to try gel at home before you spend on pro brands.
Beetles Gel Polish Set (6 Colors)
Top coat for regular polish. Dries fast with a thick, glossy finish that helps prevent chips.
Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat
Lamps & E-Files
Affordable LED lamp with timer settings that cures all gel types. A solid starter lamp for doing gel at home.
SUNUV SUN2C 48W LED Nail Lamp
A pro salon lamp with a fast, even cure. The investment pick if you're doing nails regularly.
Gelish 18G Plus LED Lamp
Cordless, rechargeable e-file up to 30,000 RPM. No cord to fight with while you work around the hand.
MelodySusie SC300F Cordless Nail Drill
Portable e-file that comes with bits and sanding bands. A good starter drill for shaping and removal.
Makartt Portable Nail Drill Kit
Extensions & Dip
HEMA-free soft gel extensions. The easiest way to try Gel-X at home, and the kit includes a mini lamp.
Aprés Mini Gel-X Kit with LED Lamp
Polygel builds strong, lightweight extensions without acrylic fumes. The trial kit has what you need to get started.
Gelish PolyGel Trial Kit
Long-lasting dip color with no lamp needed. Little Pink Me Up is a soft, everyday pink.
DND DC Dip Powder (Little Pink Me Up)
Full-cover soft gel tips for quick extensions with a natural-looking shape.
Gelish Soft Gel Tips (Medium Square, 110 ct)
Aftercare
Cuticle oil for between appointments. Jojoba and vitamin E keep cuticles and nails hydrated, which helps gel and dip last longer without lifting.
CND SolarOil Cuticle Oil
Strengthener for nails that are thin, peeling, or recovering after gel or acrylic removal.
OPI Nail Envy Original Strengthener
A lighter cuticle oil that soaks in quickly. Easy to use daily at home between fills.
OPI Pro Spa Nail & Cuticle Oil
Station & Sanitation
Pulls filing dust away from me and my client while I shape and e-file. Worth it if you do acrylic or a lot of e-filing. Clean or swap the filter often, it fills up fast.
Compact Nail Dust Collector (Desk Vacuum Fan)
Keeps the client's arm steady and comfortable through long sets, which makes detail work easier for me too. Wipe it down between every client.
Kiara Sky Nail Arm Rest Pink
My metal tools get cleaned, sealed in one of these and run through the autoclave. The indicator strip changes color when the cycle's done, and clients get to see their tools come out of a sealed pouch.
Self-Sealing Sterilization Pouches for Nail Tools (200 ct)
Good light right over the hands makes cuticle work and clean lines a lot easier, especially for evening appointments. The swing arm lets me put it exactly where I need it.
