Benable — create shareable lists of things you recommend!
E.g., products you love, local businesses, travel recs - you can add anything to a Benable list!
DIY Gel Nails
22
items Everything you need to enjoy the convince of DIY Gel Nails and Gel Nail Polish from the comfort of your home.
This list contains affiliate links which I may earn a commission from.
Sections
6
Lamp
Nail prep
Builder Gel and Accessories
Gel Polish and Nail Design
Storage for all of your tools and polish
What you need to clean your brushes and tools
Lamp
Simple to use UV LED lamp with 3 timers. Cures nails with the push of a button!
Long lasting UV LED lap with 3 trimmers. Cures builder gel and gel polish with the push of a button.
SUNUV UV LED Nail Lamp, Gel Light for Nail Polish UV Dryer with 3 Timers SUNone White
Nail prep
Step 1 file and buff the shinny coat off of your nails
Step 1 lightly file the shinny coat off of your natural nails.
Nail File and Buffer (10 Pcs), Buffer Block Nail Files Double Sided 100/180 Grit for Acrylic and Natural Nails, fingernail Emery Board Buffing Blocks Manicure Set Nail Care kit Tool Halfmoon Arc
Step 2 cuticle care . This kit includes everything you need.
Modelones Cuticle Remover Kit - Cuticle Remover Cream & Cuticle Oil, Cuticle Care Kit w/Cuticle Trimmer Cuticle Pusher & Cuticle Nipper for DIY Nail Manicure, Removedor de Cuticula for Nail Care
Step 3 Use this with a lint free wipe after filing nails to remove all debris.
ForPro Professional Collection 99% Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA), Pure & Unadulterated Concentrated Alcohol, 32 Fl Oz (960ml)
Quality Lint Free Wipes
NXJ INFILILA Lint Free Nail Wipes, 540PCS Non-Woven Fabric Dry Nail Prep Wipes, Super Absorbent Nail Polish Remover Wipes Lash Extensions Glue Nail Cleaning Pads for Salon Supplies
Step 4 after your nails are prepped and clean apply dehydrator and let it dry.
modelones Nail Dehydrator, 30 ml Nail Prep Dehydrator for Press Ons/Acrylic Nails/Gel Polish, Acid Free Natural Prep Dehydrate Acrylic Supplies
Builder Gel and Accessories
Builder Base use after dehydrator. Apply a thin coat and cure. This base is important it is what adheres the gel builder to your nails.
beetles Gel Polish Gel Base Coat, 15ml Prebond Base Gel Nail Polish Long Lasting Soak Off U V Nail Lamp Base Coat Upgraded Formula for Salon DIY Design Manicure Gifts for Women
If you’re new to DIY builder gel I recommend watching a few videos and starting out with this gel. Start with your bead in a sweeping motion and cure.
Beetles Builder Gel for Nails, 2 Pcs 0.51 oz 8 in 1 Clear Builder Nail Gel Set for Nail Apex Extension LED Lamp Cured Strengthening Nails for Beginners & DIY Fall Nails Salon Manicurist Women
Experience is everything ! Once you’ve mastered working with the thinner builder gel I recommend this one. It cures the same but I find this a little more durable.
IBD UV Gels, Ultra White Builder Gel 2 oz
This set is the perfect variety of sizes to use to swoosh the builder gel or to clean excess gel off of your sidewalls.
Beetles Gel Polish Nail Art Brushes, 6 Pcs Fingernail Art Design Pens, Wood Alloy Handle, Dotting Pen Clean Up Liner French Nail Brush Set, DIY Manicure Tools Gift for Women
After your gel is cured it’s time for a quick file and buff. I love these as they are a little flexible and the perfect grit to smooth out your builder gel. After filing remember to clean and dehydrate your nails again.
35 Count 100/180 Grit Nail Files & Buffers Kit
If you prefer a nail drill this is the one I own and have used for years. It’s a quality drill that I recommend.
COSLUS Cordless Nail Drill Electric File: Professional for Acrylic Gel Dip Powder Nails Portable Nail Drill Machine Kit for Manicure Pedicure Nail Set with Everything Rechargeable Lightweight
Gel Polish and Nail Design
Beetles Gel Nail Polish Large Sets are so much fun! Pick the variety of colors you love. Long lasting polish. Apply over your gel and cure.
beetles Gel Polish Set Fall Gel Nail Polish Kit 36 Pcs 32 Colors with Base Top Coat Burgundy Red Blue Purple Hot Pink Green Black White Uv LED Lamp Nails Gifts for Women Fingertip Palette
If you’re looking for a smaller set loaded with color options these sets come with 20 bottles including base and top coat too.
beetles Gel Nail Polish Set 20 Colors Fall Winter Neutral Shimmer Red Nude Brown Gel Polish Kit with Base Matte and Glossy Top Coat Soak off Uv Lamp Manicure Set Gift for Women Sophisticated Charm
When I’m looking for a specific color with the option of light to dark the smaller package is always a great option. These polishes are very true to color.
beetles Gel Polish Grape Vine Purple 6 Colors Purple Lavender Dark Lilac Glitter Pink Nail Polish Soak Off Uv LED Gel Nail Kit Salon Diy Nail Art Manicure Salon Home Gifts for Women
Nail Art must have brush set. Design your polish with these brushes.
Artdone 31pcs Nail Art Brushes, Nail Art Tool Set, Dotting Tools, Dust Brush,Striping Brushes for Long Lines, Drawing Pen For Gel Polish Design supply
Nail Chrome.. I love the effects this adds to my nails. It’s easy to apply with a makeup sponge.
Artdone 16 Jars Chrome Nail Pearl Powder Silver and Gold Mirror Iridescent Aurora Metallic Nail Pigment Pearlescent Mermaid Pigment Pearl Dust Kit, Nail Art Decoration, Acrylic Resin Craft
Simple to apply with beautiful end results.
Beetles Halloween Blooming Gel: 2 Pcs 15ml Clear Uv Led Blooming Gel Nail Polish for Spreading Effect Blossom Marble Natural Stone Watercolor Floral Print Soak off Nail Diy Design
Storage for all of your tools and polish
This was my beginner bag. It securely holds 42 bottles of polish and has plenty of space for your UV lamp and your tools too. I love this bag for when I travel.
Uross Nail Polish Organizer Bag Holds 42 Bottles Nail Polish & Nail Lamp, Gel Nail Polish Organizers and Storage box for Nail Tech, Nail Kit Supplies Organizer Case - Black
My upgraded bag. This holds 70 bottles of nail polish and all of my tools securely. A very well designed bag to meet your nail needs.
BAFASO Double Layer Nail Polish Organizer 70 Bottles
What you need to clean your brushes and tools
Final step clean and dry your brushes.
Modelones Nail Art Brush Cleaner & Restorer for Gel Polish/Nail Extension Gel/Nail Art Liner/Dip Powder/Acrylic Builder Manicure Brush DIY Salon at Home - 80ml/2.71 Fl.Oz
Simple to use nail tool sanitizer
Makartt Nail Tool Sterilizer for Estheticians