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My DIY Nail Setup
I finally decided to teach myself how to do my own nails at home — and apparently y’all wanted the shopping list. 😂 These are the exact products I ordered and actually used to get started.
The Setup
Beetles Medium Almond Nail Tips
Pre-etched soft gel tips in 12 sizes. I love that they’re already shaped and ready to go — one less thing for this beginner to figure out.
Beetles Extra Short Square Nail Tips
My shorter option for when I want a cute, clean set without a lot of length. They come in 12 sizes, so it’s easy to find a good fit for each nail.
Beetles Short Almond Nail Tips
Another almond option, but shorter for when I want a more everyday length. These are pre-etched too, which makes the prep a little easier.
MelodySusie USB Nail Drill
I use this for gentle nail prep and cleanup. It’s beginner-friendly, easy to handle, and has made doing my own sets feel a whole lot less intimidating.
Sally Hansen Cuticle Remover
This makes cuticle prep so much easier. It works quickly to soften the cuticle area so I can clean everything up before I start my set.
Utopia Care Cuticle Pusher/Cleaner
A simple little tool, but definitely part of my prep routine. I use it to gently push back my cuticles and clean around the nail before getting started.
Morovan Nail Dehydrator + Primer
My prep duo for better adhesion—dehydrates, primes, and helps everything stay put.
Beetles Builder Gel + Base & Top Coat Set
My 3-piece gel trio for building, bonding, and finishing my nail sets with a glossy top coat.
Beetles Gilded Lull Cat Eye Gel Polish Set
Six gorgeous jelly cat-eye shades for when I want a little extra something on my nails.
Modelones 8-in-1 Cat Eye Nail Magnet
My fun little tool for creating different cat-eye effects with magnetic gel polish. One magnet, lots of looks.
LKE 268W UV/LED Nail Lamp
My at-home gel lamp with an auto-sensor for curing each layer as I go. Definitely one of my setup essentials.
