Products Recommendations
These are the tools, equipment and products I recommend. If you have any questions or need any specific recs, just let me know!
I show how to use these products in my online classes. Learn more here!
For more recommendations, especially for color gels or recs from specific stores, check out my master product spreadsheet! LINKED HERE!
You can use code KARA10 to save $ at Kokoist, Nail Mart USA, Kinetics, Erica's ATA and Sweetie Nail Supply!
Prep Tools:
Disposables:
| Nail Files | |||
| Sponge Buffers | |||
| Cuticle Pusher | |||
| Cuticle Nipper | |||
| Lint Free Wipes | |||
| Nylon Brush | |||
| Orange Wood Sticks |
E-File Things:
Gel Lamps:
| Kokoist Le Blanc Lamp | |||
| Kokoist Hybrid Infinity Lamp | |||
| Dgel Artist Lamp | |||
| Similar Amazon Lamp | |||
| Kinetics Cordless Lamp | |||
| Kinetics Corded Lamp | |||
| Kokoist Stick Light |
Misc. Prep Items:
| Kinetics Dehydrator | |||
| Bonder (Non-Acid) | |||
| Primer (Acid) | |||
| Cleanser | |||
| Dry Cuticle Oil | |||
| Almond Cuticle Oil | |||
| Rich Cream | |||
| Sun Care Hand Cream | |||
| Kokoist Nail Oil | |||
| Nail Thoughts Nail Oil | |||
| Disinfectant For Bits |
Gel Products:
Base Coats:
| Kokoist Megastick Soft Base Gel | |||
| Kokoist Sticky Base | |||
| Kinetics Max Base |
Builder Gel (Soft):
| Kokoist Platinum Filler Base | |||
| Nail Thoughts Clear Builder Base | |||
| Nail Thoughts Tinted Builder Base | |||
| Kinetics Fiber Base | |||
| Kinetics Ceramic Base |
Builder Gel (Hard):
| Kinetics Gel in Bottle | |||
| Kinetics Classic Gel | |||
| American Creator Framework Potted Hard Gel | |||
| Akzentz Trinity Potted Hard Gel |
Builder Gel (Thixotropic - for armoring):
| Kinetics Jelly Gel Medium | |||
| Kinetics Jelly Gel Strong |
Gel Top Coats:
| Kokoist Ultra Glossy Non Wipe Top Coat | |||
| Kokoist Totally Glossy Top Coat | |||
| Kinetics Max Top | |||
| Kinetics Max Top Light |
Gel Brushes:
| Nail Thoughts Brush Set | |||
| Brush Cleaning Gel | |||
| Kokoist Round Brush | |||
| Kokoist Long Liner Brush | |||
| Akzentz Gel Application Brush | |||
| Akzentz Liner Brush |