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Must Have At Home Manicure Essentials for the DIY Nail Girly- Beginner Friendly
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items I like to do my nails at home because it saves time AND money! I have built up a collection of items over the years, but these are my go to's. I do the gel extensions when I'm bored or have a fancy event coming up. In between I like to use regular po...
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Gel Nail Extensions
Natural Nail Manicure
Gel Nail Extensions
I love doing gel nails at home instead of going to the salon to get acrylics. I find the gel nails super easy to apply and it is so much cheaper!
This nail file is very lightweight and easy to use. It charges using a usb so can be used with the charging blocks you already have. Comes with many different filing heads for cuticles or the whole nail.
Pro Rechargeable 35000 rpm Nail Drill, Portable
These nail tips are my favorite for gel nails! I never have to shave them down they are the perfect length for girls that like their nails shorter. They fit my nail beds perfectly too.
Gelike EC Extra Short Soft Gel Nail Tips Kit
This is a great starter kit if just getting into gel nails. I like the little light and glue a lot. The glue holds for 2-3 weeks with no budging. The nail tips are a bit long for me but can be shaved down with a file and shaped.
Beetles Gel Nail Kit with 500Pcs Coffin Tips
Beetles is a well known nail brand and I love their gel polishes. This kit comes with many different colors to choose from. It also comes with a glossy and matte top coat giving you endless options.
beetles Gel Polish Nail Set 23 Pcs Rainbow Kit
If you're going to have long nails, you will need a nail brush to keep them clean! I keep one by my sink and use it before bed each night. These ones are cheap and do the trick!
4 Pack Nail Brush - Handle Grip Cleaner Kit
To remove your gel extensions without ripping up your nails too much, you're going to need 100% acetone. I soak cotton bottles with this stuff and then keep them on my nails for as long as possibe before i start to pry them off.
Pronto 100% Pure Acetone Nail Polish Remover 8oz
These nail clips will keep your cotton balls of acetone stuck on your nails to make the removal process seamless. I love pink and these ones are under $4! I have an old set my sister bought they look just like these. You really can't go wrong.
10 Pcs Pink Nail Art Soak Off Cap Clips
This nail light is super affordable and does it's job. I will say I ordered pink but I received white! But hey, for under $10 you can't complain too much.
GreenLife 54W UV LED Nail Dryer Light
Natural Nail Manicure
Sometimes a natural nail with regular polish is all you need! These are the things I use to still make it look like I went and got my nails done at the salon.
I've used this cuticle remover for many years and it does a great job softening the cuticle to push back.
CND Cuticle Eraser Exfoliator 0.5 Fl Oz
This set of cuticle tools is great for those building up their kit. I like the scissors for when my cuticles build up. If I am keeping up the cuticle pusher does just fine with the cuticle remover!
YINYIN Cuticle Trimmer with Pusher & Cutter (D501)
You're going to need a hand file even if you're not a true nail girly… we all get snags! These are my new favorites. I love Alice and she makes me think of my mom. They also do a really great job!
wet n wild 6-Piece Nail File Set Alice In Wonderland
Being only $3, I have bought these nail clippers many times! Some how they always seem to go missing. But they do a great job and you really can't go wrong.
Revlon Nail Clipper with Curved Blade & File
I love a two in one base and top coat. Keeps things simple and I need to pull out one less bottle of nail polish! Orly is my favorite brand that I've tried so far. It adds a nice protective coat to my nails and builds good layers so that my nails sta...
Orly Base Nail Coat, Top 2 Bottom, 0.6 Ounce