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Starter Kit: DIY Nails (for the CHEAP!!)💸💅🏽✨

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I’ve recently been doing my own nails to save money but also make me feel good every few weeks ☺️💕 so here is what I have found that works but is also affordable in the long run compared to getting your nails done. This is nice if you even just want...
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Nails

Tips are important in how strong they are cause you don’t want they bending and folding on you when you go to pierce an apple 😂 Also make sure your getting ones that are already rough at the bottom cause it helps with sticking to your nails so that ...
 
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These are personally use these nail extensions.
Experience Nail Perfection with Beetles False Nail Tips!
 
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Strong nails for sure!
AILLSA Almond Full Cover Matte Nail Tips
 
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I’m an almond girl but there are so many shapes to choose from
UNA GELLA Almond Nail Tips 216pcs Medium

Gel

Now if your extra like me then your gonna want some 3D gel✨ this is going to take a lot of practice. Try creating some designs on loose nails before you trying curing something to your current nails. Cause it’s not the easiest to redo and get back of...
 
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They have a squeeze tub AND container. If you are a BEGINNERS BEGINNER stick with a tube first
Beetles 3D Gel Nail Art 15ml Sculpting Gel
 
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Much like the beetle one but the prices just vary
Makartt Nail Artistic Gel & 3D Designs for Home manicure lovers & Nail Polish ...
 
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This is great for doing flowers that you want to add color on after or just when you need a white base. Just so you don’t have to perfectly paint over the clear kind
MIZHSE Solid Builder Non-Sticky White Gel

Polish

Beetles polish is my fav for a cheap option but the bottles aren’t very big when you get them in the set. Pay attention to the ounces and get them separate. Also be sure you atleast have the basic neutral colors
 
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The color range and variety with these are insane!!
Amazon.com: beetles Gel Polish
 
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I fell victim to the ads on Amazon but for once they were wrong this is a great polish
JODSONE Gel Nail Polish Kit with UV Light 32 Colors
 
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Just beautiful!! If you want some absolutely beautiful polishes then you will LOVE this
beetles Gel Polish Whispers of Love Set
 
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Can you tell I’m a big fan of this brand? 😂 but fr it’s great for beginners. Goes on very nicely and smooth
Beetles Gel Nail Polish Cat's Gaze Nail Art Glitter Cat Eyes Magnet
 
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Okay fine I’ll give you a brand thats note beetle 😂 they are pretty good I just think I might have a bias
GAOY Gel Polish - Premium Kits, Drills, UV Lamps, Nail Gels Website

Designs/accessories

Make your life easier and just cure one of these on some days rather then struggling with the 3D gel 🤭 also never hurts to add some razzle dazzle
 
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Everything you’ll need in one box fr! Also sometimes I just like to pick up little pieces I find out in craft and art stores. Have fun with it!
Artdone Nail Art Studs Kit, 6 Boxes Multicolor

Brushes

Get brushes in ALL shapes and sizes. Cause your gonna need a brush in so many sizes to do all those designs you have saved on Pinterest 😂 there are also sponges, applicators and when you really get into it, airbrushes.
 
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Fine point is key for designs. And I mean a very FINE point or it will be too thick for most designs you’ll want to do
Artdone Metallic Nail Art Pens, 5PCS Black
 
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These are very beginner friendly
Beetles Gel Polish Nail Art Liner Brushes 5Pc
 
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Price is a bit more but they just look so good and the brush is of higher quality so I thought I’d throw it in there
Sally Beauty

Tools

Doing your own nails will mess up your nail beds. At least in the beginning. Especially if you have bad happen of just popping them off like I do. DONT DO THAT JUST GET REMOVAL SOLUTIONS!! but either way after each set give your nails time to recover...
 
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You will be damaging you nails so make sure you have a good aftercare
Yilia Nail Growth Oil, 2025 Upgrade Pen
 
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I’m sure you’ve seen this one everywhere. So at least you know it works enough to be popular
Cuticle Oil
 
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Holy Grail✨✨✨✨
OPI®: Gift Repair Mode™ Bond Building Nail Serum | Treatments & Strengtheners
 
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Need something quick before your next set try this one out
Nail-Aid Keratin 3 Day Growth Nail Treatment

Electronics

Do your self a favor and get a UV lamp that is hand held and for all five nails at once
 
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Just do yourself a favor and get a portable one handed lamp first
Premium Nail Dryers - Fast, Efficient Drying for Perfect Manicures
 
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Nice to have cause it speeds up the process. When you buy the bundle pack you get the smallest ur lamp that only can do one finger at a time
Beetles Gel Polish UV LED Nail Lamp Fast Dry