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Gel/ Gel-X Nail Starter Kit
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items WILL ADD TO AS I FIND NEW PRODUCTS ---- Okay, so I started doing my own gel nails at home after having acrylics for like 8 years on and off. I started this journey when my acrylic retention was AWFUL I would lose nails days after getting them done, I...
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Prep
Gel X Tips and Glues
Colors
Nail Art
Removal
Lamps
Prep
This comes with dehydrator and primer - dehydrator first them primer before nails
Mia Secret Nail Prep Dehydrator & Primer 0.5 oz
I use this after the Mia Secret Primer - wait for them to dry in-between
Young Nails Protein Bond - Non-Acidic Primer, 0.25 oz
Great for making it easier to push back and trim cuticles
Blue Cross Nail Care Cuticle Remover, 6 oz
Lint free wipes are a must
650 Pcs Lint Free Nail Wipes Gel Polish Remover
These are a great option too - I use these for nail clips for removing nails (I will link that set as well)
1000 Pcs Gel Nail Polish Remover with Pump Bottle
Can't even tell you how much I use these when I do my nails. You can remove gel polish with these, remove dust, wipe sticky layer from polish, cleanse and dehydrate nails
MED PRIDE Alcohol Prep Pads, 200 pack, Sterile
This is by far my favorite acetone brand - such a weird thing to have a favorite of but it works far better than the others and actually removes the gel and tips easily
Onyx Professional 100% Pure Acetone Nail Remover Kit
180 grit nail files are a must for shaping and even buffing off gel polish
Makartt 100/180 Grit Nail Files, 10 Pcs Zebra
I use these to take the shiny layer off after I apply the gel x tips
Nail Buffers (50 Pack), Mini Buffer Block 100/180 Grit
I didnt really know where to put this, but I use this every time I do my nails, makes sure no gel stains your desk or table and makes clean up easy
Nail Art Table Mat, Soft Microfiber PU Leather
Also love a hand rest, just makes it easier to do your nails
Diesisa Foldable PU Leather Nail Arm Rest
Not super important to start but as you continue to do your nails you will understand why this is necessary
SAVILAND 60W Nail Dust Collector Machine
To collect the dust
ODISTAR Desktop Vacuum Cleaner, Mini Table Sweeper
Gel X Tips and Glues
I dont care for their nail tips or the flash cure lamp honestly so I'm not recommending the kit but this glue is honestly really good
Beetles 5 in 1 Nail Glue & Base Gel Kit, 2x15ml
Apres Extend Gel (used as glue) is so good I can't lie, i know its a pricier option but they are the creators of Gel X and just know how to do it right
Apres Extend Gel 2-Pack with Nail File & Buffer
This brand is one of my favorite for Gel X tips, they are sturdy and bend a little to ensure they won't break like acrylics do but stable enough they feel secure
UNA GELLA Almond Gel Nail Tips, 504pcs, 12 Sizes
Again, pricier but GOOD
Apres Gel-X® Soft Gel Tip Box | Natural Almond
Again, I just love this brand - I usually stick to short or medium almond or I will switch it up and do coffin - short or medium. But I usually keep it within this brand because I think quality and price wise they are the best option
UNA GELLA Short Almond Nail Tips 504pcs
Short Coffin reccomendation
UNA GELLA Short Coffin Fake Nails 504pcs
A medium coffin option (picture is wayyyy longer than what they are, trust) - also I want to say i like longish nails and the medium ones do that for me perfectly, I can't imagine the long length - I think these are perfect
UNA GELLA Coffin Nail Tips Pre-buff Soft Gel X
Solid nail glue is a semi cured soft gel, it can be soaked off just like all the others but its is a little easier to work with if you are just beginning - I like to use this in combination with the liquid gel. Basically I will do a light layer brush...
Makartt Solid Nail Gel Glue for Soft Gel Tips 15ML
Colors
Now the fun part!!!! I want to make a huge PSA here, make sure you are avoiding getting any of these products on the skin, that is what can cause an allergic reaction. I LOVE doing my nails at home, but you also need to be cautious and educate yourse...
Beetles aren't my favorite tbh, BUT they are a great beginner option for the price and they do the job - I still will reach for them to this day so I can't hate on them too much. Especially for building a collection of the basic colors they are great
Beetles Gel Nail Polish 25 Colors Set with Base Top Coat
These polishes are a but pricier but they are my all time favorite. The brush has a half moon shape that makes it so easy to get it to the cuticle and it just goes on like a dream
Nailboo PREMIER Forever Glaze Gel Polish, CLEAR
This pack comes with a base coat and a top coat, one of my favorite leaves such a glossy look to the polishes! Also no-wipe (no stickiness after curing) which is the only kind I will use
KUPA GelFinity Soak Off Gel Base & Top Coat 0.5oz
I love the milky white from this pack!
GAOY Jelly Nude Pink Gel Nail Polish Set of 6
These pinks are everything Barbie dreams about
LanFo Gel Nail Polish Set, Hot Pink Dark Purple
Love the pastels and has the pearl effect polishes which are so on trend right now
Beetles 24Pcs Summer Gel Nail Polish Set
So pretty and such a good price
GAOY 42 Pcs Gel Nail Polish Kit, All Seasons Set
Jelly nails are so cute and on trend right now
GAOY Rose Garden Jelly Gel Nail Polish Kit
These are really good quality - also comes with a regular polish version of the same color which is awesome for pedicures
DND Sheer Gel & Nail Polish Set, 0.5 Fl Oz
Love this color
DND Gel Polish Set - Orange, 272 Hot Mess, 0.5 Fl Oz
Nail Art
The perfect no color chrome
Artdone White Pearl Chrome Nail Powder Kit
Love all the options here
Beetles Chrome Nail Powder Mirror Effect, 8 Colors
I just love gold chrome
Saviland Gold Chrome Nail Powder - 1g Metallic
Perfect for designs and frenchies
beetles Gel Polish Nail Art Gel Liner Pastel
The metallic is so fun and easy to work with
RARJSM Metallic Silver Gel Liner Nail Art 8ml
Love this for the cat-eye effect, so fun!!
Beetles Cat Eye Gel Nail Polish 15ml Silver
Love these and use them constantly
Beetles Gel Polish Nail Art Liner Brushes 5Pcs
I use the dotting tools a lot and the others mainly for clean up around the cuticles
Beetles Nail Art Brushes Set Gel Polish Tools
I love these, they're so fun and spice up a nail design - also like this glue a lot
Rhinestones & Pearls Manicure Kit with Glue Gel
These are great for applying chrome, buffs it in so well
5 Pcs Dual Tipped Silicone Nail Art Tools
This is just fun - mix the polish with a bit of water with gel polish and it can create a really fun aura nail look
Airbrush Kit with Compressor for Nails & More
Removal
These are so useful - put warm water below and the acetone in the top and it speeds up removal. It also comes with the scraper and a cuticle pusher which I use constantly
Nail Soaking Bowl, 2PCS Soak Off Gel Remover
This is the nail removal clips I mentioned in the prep section, these work incredible on removing just gel polish, I don't love them for removing tips but they are a good thing to have around
Teenitor Nail Gel Remover Tools Kit, 115 Pack
Lamps
I love this lamp - works super well and is a high enough voltage it is actually curing your gel. I love that it has a mirror bottom which is something you should be looking for in your lamps to ensure proper curing
SUNUV 48W UV LED Nail Lamp with 3 Timers
For flash curing, I actually really like this one and I like that it is rechargeable so it doesn't have to be plugged in while I am using it
GAOY Cordless Nail Lamp, Handheld UV Light, White
This one is also nice for flash curing it just doesn't work well on my desk the way I have it set up
AORAEM LED Nail Lamps 3W Flexible Gooseneck Lamp
Nail Drill and Bits
Cordless nail drill, a nail drill is sooo helpful if you're doing gel-X. I use mine constantly
MelodySusie Cordless Electric Nail Drill, 25000RPM
The smaller bit lets the sanding band get closer to the cuticle for removal of polish and thinning the nail tip down
Lavinda 80pc Sanding Bands Nail Drill Bit, 180 Grit
A bit for basically every need possible - love using the ball point ones for cuticle clean up
Depvko 13PC Nail Drill Bits Set, 3/32 inch