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Nails

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I've been doing my own nails since 2020. It really comes out cheaper and I enjoy the process.
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Cleaning

First thing first! We need to clean up the nail, trim the nail, get rid of cuticle

 
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Glass files are proven to be the best and the safest for natural nails! It is washable and reusable. (Pro tip: only file in one direction to avoid the nail from seperating)
Glass Nail File 3 Pack
 
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No pain, fast and easy to use on your cuticles. Gets rid of the dead skin
Instant Cuticle Remover Oil - Sally Hansen | Ulta Beauty

Prep

If you want it to last, you need it to stick.

 
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THE BEST ADHESIVE! Put it on your nail, wait a few seconds and apply your gel, acrylic, ect..
Young Nails Protein Bond, 0.25 Fl Oz
 
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My favorite set. Remove all oils and apply a bond, your nails will last longer than a week!
Dehydrator and Primer - Modelones
 
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I'm on my 3rd bottle. Dead grip and hold. My nails last from 10 to 15 days
Gelike Nail Glue for Clear Acrylic Nails
 
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Very strong tips for cheap
Almond Transparent Fake Nails 100 pcs
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Your best friend in covering mistakes and removing old designs (pro tip: only 100% acetone can disolve products )
Super Nail Pure Acetone Polish Remover, 8 Fl Oz
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Isopropyl Alcohol is a must havw when doing gel nails. All of the uncured product can be cleaned or shaped with it.
99% Isopropyl Alcohol
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Structure

 
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My favorite file. One side is more coarse than the other, perfect for shaping
Extra Heavy Black Angle Board Nail File 100/180
 
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A beautiful, REUSABLE buffing block, perfect to rough up the natural nail to help product grip. And it's perfect for smooting rough serfaces on the nail.
Fine Grit Yellow Finishing Block

Color

 
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Basics. It is cheaper to get the set of 3 than try to get it by one
Foundation, Matte Top Coat, Top Coat
 
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Beetles is honestly the best brand to get you started. Colors are bright and pigments for a good price
Neon Gel Nail Polish Set

Care

 
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Magic gel polish remover. Saves me time when i just want to cahnge color without taking down the built nail
Gel Nail Polish Remover, 15 ml