Your Student Kit

Disinfect reusable metal tools between every client.

Immerse tools for the full contact time, safely.

Protect your lungs from fine filing dust.

💰 A fitted N95 protects far better than a loose surgical mask.

Keep product off your skin and help prevent overexposure.

Cures every gel product you will use in this course.

💰 No need to buy one if you already own a quality lamp.

Draw filing dust and fumes away from your face.

💰 A simple desk fan is a low-cost place to start.

See true color and a clean cuticle line.

💰 Skip if your space is already well lit.

Refine structure and speed up prep with control.

💰 Optional while you build confidence — a hand file works too.

Medium-grit bit for shaping and de-bulking product.

Fine-grit bit for gentle cuticle work and refining.

Fast bulk removal of hard gel and product.

Smooth refining and shaping after bulk removal.

A football-shaped carbide bit for smoothing and refining.

Practice every technique on tips before working on real nails.

💰 A budget set of practice tips is perfectly fine to start.

Hold practice tips at a natural angle while you train.

Holds practice tips firmly on your hook or table.

Daily nail and cuticle care — used from your first module.

The prep step that stops lifting before it starts.

💰 Heather recommends 99% alcohol over cleansers and bonders.

Keep a little at your table for quick clean-up.

A fresh, disposable surface for a clean station.

Used constantly for cleansing and a streak-free finish.

Disposable files keep shaping sanitary between clients.

Sweep filing dust off the nail and your station between steps.

Used constantly for cleansing, clean-up and soak-off removal.

Disposable buffers for a smooth, sanitary finish.

Single-use sticks for cuticle work and clean-up.

Disposable forms for sculpting extensions without tips.

Pre-shaped tips for fast, full-coverage extensions.

Wrap acetone-soaked cotton for easy soak-off removal.

Gently push back and clean the cuticle line.

Remove only dead cuticle, safely and cleanly.

The bonding layer beneath color and builder gel.

Seals and protects with an everyday glossy finish.

Cures tack-free to a high-gloss finish — no cleansing needed.

A clear builder for strength, a subtle apex and extensions.

A versatile everyday nude that flatters most clients.

A dense, opaque white for crisp French tips and smile lines.

Control the bead and float color to a crisp cuticle line.

Holds more product to float color and sculpt an even layer.

A short liner for crisp detail, smile lines and fine art.

A little goes a long way for a mirror finish; start with silver and gold.

The metallic particles create the shifting cat-eye under a magnet.

💰 Many come with a magnet — check before buying one separately.

Draws the cat-eye pattern in magnetic gel.

High-quality decals and stickers for quick, clean designs.

Place gems, decals and tips with precision.

Pounce color for soft aura glows and seamless ombré fades.

💰 An airbrush gives a similar look faster if you have one.

A mixed tray to practice sizing and placement.

A thick gel beds gems and secures them around the base so they last.

Picks up and places tiny gems precisely.

Add sparkle and accents, sealed under a top coat.

Perfect dots, simple florals and accents.

Turn happy clients into repeat referrals.

Clean, on-brand nail photos for social media.

💰 A tidy corner and good light go a long way — start simple.

Take deposits, send reminders and cut down on no-shows.

Supports posture through long working days.

💰 Your body is your career — worth investing in.

Rest your arms and reduce repetitive strain.

Eases your back and legs during long sessions.

💰 Most useful if you work standing.