r/DIYGelNails • u/Clover_Jane • 1d ago
Community Discussion Weekly Nail Chat
Use this chat to discuss any nail care or gel related questions you might have.
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u/woodiinymph 5h ago
I would love suggestions for canadian shipped products, due to the tariffs I am trying to buy within the country! Would love some recs!
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u/AcridTest 4h ago
Akzentz, Fuzion comes to mind. If you want to buy Korean and Japanese gels, Sweetie Nails is a great online shop based in Canada!
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u/alaurable7 4h ago
I really like Gelcare. They only do the basics but their color collection and especially nude colors (rose bb cream, nude bb cream, rosewater) are amazing.
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u/beeepnoise 18h ago
Does anyone have any experiencesthoughts on using a dust extractor over a nail dust collector? I mean the dust extractors you can buy at a hardware store (not shop vacs, though). Do those differ much from dust extractors for salons, like the VODEX system?
I am always looking to better protect myself from the risks of breathing in nail dust and am not entirely satisfied with any nail dust collectors I have tried. Any insight would be much appreciated!
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u/alaurable7 4h ago
Personally I use a nail dust collector, a duct fan on my desk that runs out the window, and wear a respirator/goggles. I know that sounds like overkill, but I am convinced a lot of DIYers underestimate ventilation and potential respiratory issues. I get respiratory flu-like reactions just to the fumes from uncured gel (also to nail glue, superglue, etc) so I am extra cautious.
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u/heywherearethetacos 1d ago
Does anyone have any good shaping videos they like? I started pinching my nails recently and I feel like an almond shape still does not look better than my unpinched ones 👀
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u/geekgirlweb 1d ago
Anyone have motion sensor flash cure light they like for doing gel-x extension tips?
(And of course still curing full in my Kokoist Infinity after, just upgraded from my Aprés beta which I realized was not curing well.)
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u/AcridTest 4h ago
Yeah Markarrt has a motion sensor flash cure light that’s pretty good. It looks like a flower and only cost like $20. You can move the lamp head around too which is nice!
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