I started doing my nails in 2023. I have made a list of my favorite products that I use. This has taken me lots of trial and error!
Sections
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Get organized
Nail Prep
Nail Base
LED Lamps
DND colors
Gelish colors
Get organized
All things to get your kit started!
This case is great for keeping all of my nail stuff together.
Nail Polish Organizer Case
Swatches are easy to do with as much or as little as you want. You can easily see your colors.
JASSINS 50 Pcs Nail Swatch Sticks with Ring
Nail Prep
Prep is the most important part for gel polish application. I choose an electric file to take off my old polish and to lightly rough up my nail for application.
This electric drill has multiple tips, sandpaper bits, and it has multiple speeds! It is corded but uses a USB block.
Electric Nail Drill
After filing your nails, a dehydrator will help remove the oils and make your gel polish adhere better and last longer.
I always start with the “foundation” base coat by Gelish. It is a great base under all gel polishes. The second step is “builder gel”. This dries harder than a base coat and makes my nails more durable. I also can form tips with the builder gel!
Gel base and top coat. Great deal for both!
Gelish Dynamic Duo Gel Nail Polish Kit
Builder gel takes some practice. Youtube videos help!
Nail Builder Curing Gel
LED Lamps
NailBoo lamp has been my favorite for some time. It has a sensor that will activate the timer and goes up to 99 seconds! The Sensationail is a more affordable option that provides great results as well!
I like this lamp because I can cure my whole hand at one time. It can also be used on toes since it is open on each side.
Pro Cure LED Lamp
Oldie but goodie. This one is a little smaller and I have to do my thumbs separate but it works well!
SensatioNail LED Gel Nail Polish Lamp (Black), 15 & 30 Second Timers
I recently purchased this after giving my mom her NailBoo one back. This has a sensor to auto start when your hand is under it. Great value!
in Nail Polish Curing Lamps by SUNUV
DND colors
DND has tons of colors to pick from. You can also get a matching lacquer! I like this formula because it is not too runny. I have at least swatched all of the shades belowMost colors only take two coats.
Picnic for 2 is the perfect natural nude with peach undertones.
Picnic For 2 #878
Cherry Mocha. I love this deep shade for fall!
Cherry Mocha #751
Contrary to the name, “cherry pie” is a lovely rust color.
Cherry Pie #318
I call this “surgery green” because it matches our towels in the OR… but I love it for spring and summer!
Fountain Green #531
The name says it all. This is a beautiful baby blue.
Milky Blue #031
Pastel periwinkle blue. Such a soft and pretty color! Scroll to the real life photo for a more accurate depiction of the color.
Periwinkle #2533
This is a periwinkle meets gray polish.
Cloud Castle #320
Blue gray polish. Perfect for fall!
Aqua Gray #098
One of my absolute favorites! This is a denim blue.
Goodie Bag #321
A deeper denim blue with a little sparkle!
Magic Night #480
Deep hunter green. I love this color for fall and Christmas!
Nightrider #326
Iridescent white pearl. Super fine glitter. So pretty!
Mother of Pearl #894
Gold glitter that does not have a yellow undertone.
Golden Aura #911
Fine silver glitter. Who doesn't want their nails to look like disco balls?
Legendary Diamond #467
Gelish colors
Gelish was the first brand I started with. I still love them. I always go back to their base and top coat (listed above).
Chunky silver glitter.
Am I Making You Gelish
Gold chunky glitter.
All That Glitters Is Gold
High Voltage is a sparkly hot pink.
High Voltage
Bright neon peach.
I'm Brighter Than You
I always get compliments on this color.
Sea Foam
ASP Colors
Pink nude. Great for french tips!
Pink Sweetness
This color makes me think of cotton candy!
Pink-A-Boo
One of my favorite colors is coral red. Unfortunately my OG is discontinued but this is super close!
Lil Red Corvette
Red glitter is perfect for the holidays!
Selfish
This is a bright aqua blue. I like this for the beach.
Blue Crush
My favorite black polish. It goes on opaque and not streaky.
