AMAZON PRIME DAY PICKS + WHY I DON'T RECOMMEND GELS FROM AMAZON!
Amazon Prime Day is here!!! It’s technically 4 days, July 8-11! It's hard to predict what will be on sale, but I wanted to share a round up of all of my favorite things that I use and love from Amazon.
A lot of things I use for my nail prep is from Amazon and I love to recommend! I've tried things from other places but I always keep coming back to my trusty Amazon faves :) Let's get into the round up!
FYI - Everything can be found on my Amazon Store Front too!
NAIL PREP:
These are all of the items I use literally every time I do my nails! I even use them on clients. They're the BEST!! I always have these items in my kit:
Nail Clippers - Olive & June is now on Amazon, and their nail clippers are my faves!!! I’m so excited that they’re easier to get and restock now. The straight edge are my favorite.
Nail Files - I love using 180/240 for shaping and surface prep!
Buffers - These are the best for helping with retention!
Cuticle Pusher - Ergonomic!!! Comfy to use and helps prevent damage from pushing too hard on your nails.
Cuticle Nipper - Fresh nippers make clipping dry skin so much easier!
E-File - I used this for years before upgrading to a professional one and I loved it!!!
Dust Collector - If you’re using an e-file, you need a dust collector to protect yourself from breathing in the dust (and wear a mask!) and to keep your desk clean. I’ve had this one for over 4 years and I’ve finally just needed to replace it. It’s really powerful and does a great job for a fraction of the price of professional ones!
Removal Bit - I’ve been loving using a barrel bit shape recently and I like to use a coarse grit! I’d recommend using coarse or medium or else it will take way too long to remove builder gel.
Flame Cuticle Bit - The best for precise cuticle work. I’d recommend using the red one (fine) or medium (blue) if you have really sticky cuticles.
Ball Cuticle Bit - I love using these ball bits to exfoliate the skin around your cuticles to keep hangnails from coming back!!
Silicon Nail Tool - For safely cleaning up pooled gel
Gel Lamp - the only lamp I recommend from Amazon! It’s a professional lamp with very similar specs to the Kokoist lamp I use. This is super important to invest in when you’re using gel polish because the only way to fully and safely cure your gel is by using a proper gel lamp.
Nail Polish Organizer - I LOVE these. I have like 10 and I use them for allll of my polish. I love how it keeps them upright and you can neatly see all of your polish displayed!
See the rest of my Prime Day Picks here on my storefront!!
If you want to see how I use these products in action (plus my builder gel application!), you need to check out my Advanced Gel Manicure Course!! Click HERE to learn more!
Or check out my E-File Basics Course to learn everything you need to know about how to use an e-file for fills and manicure prep!!
PS - Use code loveletter10 for 10% off any of my courses :)
A QUICK NOTE ON GEL POLISH FROM AMAZON:
I *never* recommend buying it from there! Read THIS BLOG POST to learn more.
If you’re wondering what I like to use instead of Amazon Gel Polishes… Here is my starter pack pdf download with all of my favorite tools & polishes linked!
NAIL ART:
I reach for these nail art items all the time, especially the chromes! They are so fun to play with! I really love using these star stickers for easy embellishments! And I’ve used these sequins a few times and they’re such a fun addition! Check out all of my nail art favorites here!
BOOKS:
My favorite hobby :) Here are some of favorite 5 star reads -- perfect for the summer! Plus my favorite cookbooks that I use allll the time! And my BELOVED kindle!!!
RANDOM THINGS:
I also added a few of my other favorite things to my Prime Day Collection. I already bought the Ninja Creami last year and it’s one of my favorite things everrr to be able to make my own ice cream! Also - I can’t live without my Nodpod, it’s a weighted eye mask and it’s the best for helping me sleep and you can freeze it to help with headaches too. I’m obsessed!!! I also linked my favorite running shorts & socks since I’m in my running era ;) And my new rainbow light that also has a convenient phone stand if you make content! But it’s also amazing for lighting up your nail station.
Prime Day (aka 4 days lol) is July 8-11! Comment if you have any questions or need anything else! :)
BYE! 💋