Please help me do my own nails

amother

OP ↓

Tue, Jun 04 2024, 7:26 pm

Due to pregnancy, I can't go into a nail salon.
If I wanted to attempt to do my own nails at home, can someone please help me with what kind of polish/finish I need to buy?
(comparable to getting a gel polish manicure)
amazon links would be most appreciated
I like natural looking, with a soft pinkish/white-ish color.

Thanks!

amother

Hotpink ↓

Tue, Jun 04 2024, 7:37 pm

Just order gel polish and a light to set it

Unless you also like tips, then it’s a little more complicated

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C6.....ss_tl

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B6.....ss_tl

amother

↑ OP ↓

Tue, Jun 04 2024, 7:41 pm

thank you, if I use the gel polish you linked, will it end up with the same shiny look as the nail salon?
don't I need to put some sort of coat on top of that?

amother

Dustypink

Tue, Jun 04 2024, 7:42 pm

Bshaa tova!
Firstly, there are women who will come to the house, so if that’s more convenient for you that’s always an option.
I like the Essie twisty bottles, it’s a gel formula and lasts a long time- buy the top coat in that line too. They have a few good pinks!

amother

Brickred

Tue, Jun 04 2024, 7:50 pm

amother Dustypink wrote:

Do they last longer than regular? Is it really worth the price? And are they easy to take off?
Do they need the special light?

amother

Vanilla

Tue, Jun 04 2024, 7:54 pm

I buy the beetles company gel set on Amazon. Comes with base + top coats in two finishes and many color options.
UV light isnt too expensive when considering that a gel manicure usually costs $32+

oohlala

Tue, Jun 04 2024, 8:55 pm

I love olive and June nail polish. If u use their base coat and top coat it lasts a long time.

amother

Mistyrose

Tue, Jun 04 2024, 9:09 pm

Be very careful not to let the gel polish sit on your skin.

nicole81

Tue, Jun 04 2024, 9:14 pm

Buy any gel set and light that you like on Amazon. The larger ones come with the base and top coats that give the salon look. I use gellen most of the time.

amother

↑ OP ↓

Tue, Jun 04 2024, 10:07 pm

Thank you everyone for your help. I ordered a base coat, a polish, a top coat and a uv dryer. Did I miss anything?

Cookiemonster08

Tue, Jun 04 2024, 10:10 pm

Dashingdiva.com
Love their products

amother

↑ Hotpink

Tue, Jun 04 2024, 10:13 pm

amother OP wrote:

Thank you everyone for your help. I ordered a base coat, a polish, a top coat and a uv dryer. Did I miss anything?

Nope your good

if you really want the polish to last I recommend filing your nails first (the whole nail, not the top) so it roughs it up thereby making it easier for the polish to grip it and last longer

amother

↑ OP

Tue, Jun 04 2024, 10:14 pm

amother Hotpink wrote:

Ok, thanks!

amother

NeonBlue

Tue, Jun 04 2024, 11:49 pm

amother Brickred wrote:

Do they last longer than regular? Is it really worth the price? And are they easy to take off?
Do they need the special light?

They're easier to use than gel - as easy as regular polish. They last a few days longer. No light needed.