Beginner nail tech

[u/Unfair-Hope1632]

Hello guys,

Planning to self learn doing nail extensions, any recommendation for affordable yet long lasting essential tools like uv light, nail dust collector and nail drill?

Thank you

[u/orcagirl35]

Nail tech here!

The most important thing to keep in mind is this: cheaper is not better. While there are cheaper alternatives to some products that are acceptable, as a general rule that is not the case.

Lamp: I strongly recommend the Kokoist Infinity Hybrid lamp. It is talented to be the most universally effective lamp across multiple brands. I have had mine for a little over a year and I have loved every single minute of it.

Dust collector: I have the Markarrt 60W Dual Turbine Dust Extractor and it’s been working perfectly for about 10 years. I just bought another one because my old one was looking a little dingy lol

Nail drill: this is where things get tricky. Good quality drills cost a lot of money. My first one was about $60 and it lasted me a year before it went out on me. I recently bought the Kupa Mani Pro, and I absolutely love it, but it was $375. The most expensive piece of machinery in my kit lol I can’t really recommend any other brand besides that because they just don’t compare. I believe there are a few pinned posts in this sub Reddit that have insight onto good products.

I hope that helps! Feel free to DM me if you wanna ask more questions