i've been doing my nails myself since my freshman year about five years ago, and since then, i've found many great nail youtubers and many great products! i've included the items i personally use and that the nail techs i watch use in this list.
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items for prepping nails!
nail tips!
gel-x extension kits!
dip powders!
high quality gel polish!
other necessities for doing nails!
items for prepping nails!
these drill bits help tremendously when prepping cuticles for any type of nails!
SQULIGT 6Pcs Nail Drill Bits, Ball Head 3/32'' ...
to make nails last longer, you need a good quality dehydrator and primer. this combo is great for just that!
modelones 15ml Gel Nail Polish Nail Dehydrator ...
though using cuticle nippers is a skill for more experienced nail techs, this kit is still great for when you are ready to try it on clients!
in Cuticle Nippers by XUNXMAS
this is a great high quality cuticle pusher for cheap!
Utopia Care Cuticle Pusher and Spoon Nail Cleaner - ...
nail tips!
una gella nail tips are great for starting out. they're high quality for an affordable price and can be used with either gel-x or simply glued on!
UNA GELLA Full Nail Tips Extra Long Tapered ...
these are great for dip powder nails, acrylic, and other types of nails! the xxl length can be cut to any length to fit you!
Amazon.com: 504Pcs XXL No C Curve Nail Tips ...
if you're more of a short nail fan, these are perfect for you!
AILLSA Short Square Nail Tips - 504pcs Clear ...
gel-x extension kits!
if you're looking for a cheap yet good quality product to get into gel-x nails, this product is a great option and comes with everything you need! (also available in other styles)
Gel Nail Kit XL Long Coffin
this kit is great quality and comes with everything you need!
Amazon.com : Beetles Gel Nail Kit Easy Nail Extension Set ...
$10? count me in!
Modelones Gel X Nail Kit, Gel Nail Kit with 4 In 1 Nail Glue ...
dip powders!
this beginner dip powder kit comes with all the essentials for creating nails, and for an affordable price!
AZUREBEAUTY Dip Powder Nail Kit Starter, Nude ...
the colors in this kit are perfect for the fall/halloween season!
Modelones Dip Powder Nail Kit Starter, 4 Colors Fall ...
the perfect kit for starting to do dip powder nails! it comes with a large variety of colors as well as the bond and activator!
29 Pcs Dip Powder Nail Kit Starter, AZUREBEAUTY 20 ...
high quality gel polish!
beetles gel polishes are amazing beginner polishes and are super affordable! i love to use these nude colors as my base for nail designs!
beetles Gel Polish Nail Set 6 Colors Ultimate ...
this gel polish kit has many basic colors that you'll use for sets!
Beetles 20Pcs Gel Nail Polish Kit with Base Gel Top Coat- Lucky Tarot Collection White Black Nude Grey Glitters Gel Polish Golden Journey Nail Art Green Nails U V Manicure Gifts for Women
i personally use these nude gel polishes, and they are amazing to work with!
modelones Gel Nail Polish Set- 6 Colors Nude ...
other necessities for doing nails!
a desk like this would be great for those wanting to be a hole based nail tech! it provides a lot of storage space and desktop space to avoid feeling too cramped together, and for a good price too!
Tribesigns Reversible Industrial L-Shaped Desk with ...
this cute stand will display your acrylic and nail art brushes to make them easily accessible!
Wenettion Makeup Nail 12 Holes Acrylic Gel ...
a led nail lamp is a must have when working with gel-x or gel nail polish!
MelodySusie UV LED Nail Lamp, 48W Professional ...
this drill bit stand makes it so much easier to find the proper drill bit that you need!
PANA Nail Drill Bit Holder Stand ...
a 14 pack of drill bits for $6.99? what a steal! not only that, but you get all the basic necessities in one purchase!
ERUIKA 14pcs Nail Drill Bits Set, Professional ...
my favorite nail artist youtubers!
longhairprettynails is such an amazing youtuber to watch when beginning to do nails. not only does she provide in depth videos, but they don't feel like tutorials! she also has her own polygel line!
LongHairPrettyNails
anacrylics is amazing for learning to work with acrylics and learning different designs! she also has her own acrylic powder line!
Anacrylics
though she is a press on nail artist, as opposed to a nail artist who does her own nails or client nails, her designs are amazing! i love watching her videos when i'm in need of inspiration with a side of talking.
Nailsslayedbyval
polygel nail tutorials and creepy reddit stories? yes please!
Nails By Vic
nail charms!
nail foils are perfect for creating a beautiful marble look or just adding a pop of color!
Holographic Nail Glitter Foils, 12 Colors Sparkly Ultra-Thin ...
flowers are cute for any kind of nails, whether it be an array of flowers or just one single one. these nail charms will help do the trick!
3D Flower Nail Charms, 2 Boxes 3D Acrylic ...
who doesn’t love a good variety of nail charms for an affordable price?
600Pcs 3D Multi Shapes Nail Charms and Flatback Pearls ...
polygel!
one of the best, if not the best, clear polygels around! made from one of my favorite nail tech youtubers.
Clear Nail Gel (30ml)
the perfect nude for most skin tones!
Nude Nail Gel (30ml)
the perfect starter polygel kit!
6 Colors Poly Nails Gel Kit Nude Clear Black Pink ...