Every nail kit must have essential maintenance and care tools, whether you’re creating new artificial nails every month or simply maintaining a classy nude look. This kit should include nail clippers, nail files, and other tools to keep your nails clean, trim, and even. These necessities help maintain the length and shape of your nails, ensuring a neat canvas for any polish or design you plan to apply, in addition to helping you maintain your nails between manicures.
High-Quality Nail Clippers
Investing in a set of high-quality nail clippers can transform your nail care routine. They provide a clean, precise cut, keeping your nails neat and trim while reducing the chances of the nail splitting or cracking. You can find both straight-edged and curved nail clippers to suit squared-off or rounded nail shapes. Make sure your kit has the right one for your preferred nail look.
Nail File Set
A nail file set is fundamental for shaping and smoothing your nails’ edges. Opt for a set that includes files of varying grits; a coarser file shapes the nail, while a finer grit smooths the surface. Remember, always file in one direction to prevent damage.
A comprehensive nail file set will also include buffers—a softer type of file that is crucial for smoothing your nails’ surface, creating an even base that’s essential for a flawless finish. Buffers also come in a variety of grits to create different levels of smoothing and shining. Make sure you have a full set to create a glossy, gorgeous look for your nails.
Nail Polish Remover
A good nail polish remover is indispensable for correcting mistakes or removing old polish. Remember, you always want to remove polish with a safe and gentle nail polish remover instead of chipping or scraping your polish away. Look for an environmentally friendly formula that effectively removes your preferred polish type without overly drying your nails to preserve their health between manicures.
Nail Prep and Primer
Every manicure begins with nail prep and primer, whether you prefer traditional polish, acrylics, or gel nails. Using Nail Prep dehydrates your nails, removing the natural oils to create the perfect adhesive surface for your nail system. Then, the acid-free Xtrabond Primer further enhances adhesion to help your manicure look great and last as long as possible.
Base and Top Coats
Base and top coats are essential as they are your manicure’s respective foundation and protectant. The base coat acts as an adhesive layer for the polish, ensuring it sticks to the nail and stays put. The top coat is the shield that provides a gorgeous finish and protects the color from chipping and peeling.With the growing trend of at-home nail care, more people are gathering the tools and knowledge they need for a more intimate, cost-effective, and creative approach to nail maintenance and artistry. You can save salon visits for special occasions and have fun creating your beautiful nail designs whenever you want when you have manicure supplies at home.