I’m not ready for fall nails yet!!! SORRY 😳 But I *am* ready to buy some fall colors in preparation for when they day comes, and you’re in luck because my favorite gel brand Kokoist is having a 20% off sale LABOR DAY (MONDAY 9/2) ONLY and I’m going to tell you five things that I recommend getting to start out with/just a few of my all time favorite things that I always use, PLUS five (or so) fall favorites to get ready for the season ahead (or you can wear them now if you’re ready - you do you!!!)

Ok let’s get into it.

THE DEETS:

Kokoist is having a 20% off sale LABOR DAY (MONDAY 9/2) ONLY for labor day. And I’m also having a sale on all of my educational courses too! Use code LDW15 for 15% off! If you’re new to Kokoist or gel polish, I always recommend picking one of these up because they are full of great info that will teach you how to safely use these products and also how to make your manicure last for weeks to keep your nails super healthy!

Might I recommend my Advanced Gel Manicure Course? It’s by far my most popular course where I go over my exact manicure process doing a fill (or rebalance) with an e-file, doing detailed precise cuticle work, prepping my nails, and showing you my exact builder gel application technique. I do this every time I do my nails and they always last for weeks with no lifting or chipping whatsoever. I swear by it!!!

Use code LDW15 for 15% off any course!

See ALL of my favorite Kokoist recommendations in this handy spreadsheet HERE!

Top Five Fall Products!!!

I’m going to break this into categories and suggest a few different colors for each because it’s simply too hard to commit to five singular products!!

1. Nail Thoughts Tinted Builder Base

Mauve Base - this is the most underrated color truly. It’s a perfect brownish berry sheer and it looks amazing on its own

Berry Base - if you like Mauve Base but you wish it were a little more purple, this is for you

Iced Latte Base - if you like Mauve Base but wish it was were a little more brown, this is for you. But also, this is the most perfect intro into brown polish in my opinion. It’s like a jelly sheer, super easy to wear, not too dark and just so pretty!

Blackberry Base - this is from the new launch and it’s slightly greyish blue and just sooo cool! I can’t wait to wear it

Sweet Tea Base - A warm rosy brown sheer polish, I need a sweater in this color

If you want to see photos of these, check out this blog post, and this blog post!

2. Nail Thoughts Color Gel

Movie Night - a deep cherry red with a slightly sheer consistency so it actually looks red on your nails and not black (one of my pet peeves is when a polish just looks black after the second coat but it’s actually red or green or blue lol)

Thai Tea - If pumpkin spice were a color, it would be this one!!! Yum now I want a latte.

Dulce de Leche - Mustard yellow but wearable and so cool. I can’t wait to use this one!!!

Coffee Run - I’m extremely picky about what color I like my coffee, and this color is pretty close. Creamy, warm slightly rosy brown!

If you want to see photos of these, check out this blog post!

3. Nail Thoughts Flash Glitter Birthstone Gel Color

These are syrupy sheer color gels with flash glitter added and they’re GORGEOUS. I am so beyond excited to use these two colors for fall:

Topaz Flash - It’s a coppery brown color that reminds me exactly of the Taylor Swift sparkly brown Evermore dress from the Eras Tour if ya know what I mean

Tanzanite Flash - sorry to bring up T Swift again but this one reminds me of her Midnights bodysuit it’s sooo sparkly and navy and gorgeous.

If you want to see photos of these, check out this blog post!

4. Magnet Gel + a Magnet

My absolute favorite nail trend right now!!!

Satin Magnet Gel Polish - This collection was made for autumn IMO. It’s full of earthy neutrals and you really can’t go wrong but I especially love Mauve Satin, Apricot Satin and Chocolate Satin.

Chestnut Dramatic Magnet - This collection of magnet gels is more like a two-toned polish that shifts from one color to the other and this one is so perfect for fall. It’s a mauve-y glitter that shifts to almost a ruby/copper shimmer. Literally so unique and pretty!!!

5. Nail Thoughts Flash Glitter Builder Base Gel

Ok I know I already talked about NT Bases but these ones just came out and they deserve their own moment! These ones are still a 3-in-1, a base gel, builder gel and color but instead of color, it’s FLASH GLITTER!! My favorite nail trend right now (tied with magnet gel!). I just used this on my toes and it looks soooo amazing on its own but in the sun - wow. It looks like shining diamonds. I’m obsessed! I think all of them are gorgeous but these two are especially great for fall:

Sun Kissed Flash Base - A salmon-y burnt orange base with flash glitter (like a sparkly PSL)

Sun Glow Flash Base - A copper-y brown flash base but more copper than brown (compared to Topaz flash, above)

If you want to see photos of these, check out this blog post!

Top 5 Picks For Getting Started With Kokoist:

1. Ultra Glossy Non-Wipe Top Coat

My favorite, most used top coat ever! It’s non-wipe, scratch resistant, doesn’t dull, encapsulated your nails beautifully. It’s the BEST!

2. Megastick Base

A soft super sticky adhesive base. If you struggle with lifting, this is your savior!!! I use it under most of my manicures for extra insurance and also I like to wear it under tinted bases to make filling them even easier! I explain that more in my Advanced Gel Manicure Course!

3. Platinum Filler Base

A bit thicker than NTB’s above, it’s great for medium/longer nails because the strength is UNMATCHED! It’s also HEMA free, it’s formulated with nano-colloids for an antibacterial effect, and it’s literally meant to be filled and stay on your nails for long periods of time while keeping them healthy!

4. Nail Thoughts Baby Cakes Tinted Builder Base

You really can’t go wrong with which ones you get but I LOVE this color & it’s one of the best sellers for a reason! There are over 30 colors to choose from too! Some of my favorites are Baby Cakes Base, Hazelnut Creamer Base, Honey Tea Base, Strawberry Milk Base, Clear Builder Base! Check out THIS BLOG POST for photos of every base and more info!

5. Nail Thoughts I Mean… Color Gel

One of my most used colors!! It’s so sheer and beautiful and it looks perfect on its own or used a base for a french manicure or nail art! There are also over 70 colors to choose from in the color gel collection. I listed out all of my favorite colors in this spreadsheet too!

Honorable Mention: Le Blanc Lamp

Truly the best lamp on the market and these sales are the only time it will be discounted!!! Plus, if you’re committing to using Kokoist & Nail Thoughts products, using the Kokoist lamp is going to guarantee that your gels are fully cured which is SAFE and they will last longer on yours or your client’s nails too!

The sale starts on Monday 9/2 at 12:01 am CT and ends Monday 9/2 at 11:59 pm CT!!!!

Shop the sale from here :) and let me know if you need any recommendations!!!