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Essentials - Tools

Essential Nail Tools covers the core hand-tool set every salon and home studio needs for prep, shaping, and finishing services — cuticle pushers, basic files and buffers, dusting brushes, manicure scissors, and small stainless-steel implements. The category is the practical 'consumable + restock' tier of the broader Tools & Accessories catalog at DTK Nail Supply.

Hand tools wear out and rotate through the sanitization cycle faster than electric equipment, so most salons treat this category as monthly or quarterly restock. Sanitizable stainless steel pieces (pushers, scissors, small nippers) should be cleaned with soap + brush, immersed in Barbicide 10–15 minutes, then autoclaved between clients if the tool contacts skin.

Best fit for: home-studio operators assembling their first setup, salon owners restocking weekly consumables, and pro techs maintaining a backup set in the kit. Wholesale via B2B account at DTK. Free shipping on $100+ orders.

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LAVIS Gel Polish Soft Gel Tip Adhesive - 30ml - DTK Nail Supply

LAVIS Gel Polish Soft Gel Tip Adhesive - 30ml

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Sale price $15.99 Regular price $20.00
APRES - Extend Gel in Gold Bottle Edition 15 ml - DTK Nail Supply

APRES - Extend Gel in Gold Bottle Edition 15 ml

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Sale price $22.50 Regular price $22.99
APRES - Non - Acidic Gel Primer - DTK Nail Supply

APRES - Non-Acidic Gel Primer - Press On Nails

Regular price $8.99
Sale price Regular price $8.99
LAVIS Gel Polish Soft Gel Tip Adhesive - 0.5 oz - DTK Nail Supply

LAVIS Gel Polish Soft Gel Tip Adhesive

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Sale price From $8.99 Regular price $14.00
LAVIS Gel Polish Protein Bond & Primer - 0.5 oz - DTK Nail Supply

LAVIS Gel Polish Protein Bond & Primer - 0.5 oz

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Sale price $8.99 Regular price $14.00
APRES - PH Bonder - DTK Nail Supply

Apres PH Bonder - Gel-X Nail Prep Solution

Regular price $8.99
Sale price Regular price $8.99
APRES - Extend Gel in Gold Bottle Edition 30 ml - DTK Nail Supply

APRES - Extend Gel in Gold Bottle Edition 30 ml

Regular price $39.99
Sale price Regular price $39.99
LAVIS Gel Base, Diamond Top, Protein Bond & Primer, Soft Gel Tip Adhesive - 0.5 oz - DTK Nail Supply

LAVIS Gel Base, Diamond Top, Protein Bond & Primer, Soft Gel Tip Adhesive - 0.5 oz

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Sale price $31.00 Regular price $57.00
Lavis Base - Top, Super White, Super Black, Blooming, Foil Transfer Gel, Milky Top, Chrome Base, Chrome Matte Top - DTK Nail Supply

LAVIS Diamond Top Coat 0.5 oz (New Formula) - No-Wipe Gloss

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Sale price $7.00 Regular price $12.00
LAVIS Gel Base & Top - 0.5 oz - DTK Nail Supply

LAVIS Gel Base & Top Coat 0.5 oz - 21+ Day Soft Gel System

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Sale price $10.00 Regular price $20.00
LAVIS Soft Gel Tip Adhesive - 0.5 oz - DTK Nail Supply

LAVIS Soft Gel Tip Adhesive 0.5 oz - UV/LED Bond for Extensions

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Sale price $8.99 Regular price $12.00
Lavis Base - Top, Super White, Super Black, Blooming, Foil Transfer Gel, Milky Top, Chrome Base, Chrome Matte Top - DTK Nail Supply

LAVIS Gel Polish Base Coat - 0.5 oz (New)

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Sale price $7.00 Regular price $12.00
BUNDLE & SAVE: LDS Rubber Base - DTK Nail Supply

LAVIS Gel Polish Super White - 0.5 oz

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Sale price $7.00 Regular price $11.00
BUNDLE & SAVE: LDS Rubber Base - DTK Nail Supply

LAVIS Gel Polish Super Black - 0.5 oz

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Sale price $7.00 Regular price $11.00
LAVIS Focus UV Lamp for Soft Gel - DTK Nail Supply

LAVIS Focus UV Lamp for Soft Gel

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Sale price $55.00 Regular price $120.00
Gelish Nail Lamps Touch LED Light For Soft Gel - DTK Nail Supply

Gelish Nail Lamps Touch LED Light For Soft Gel

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Sale price $95.00 Regular price $102.00
LED/UV Nail Lamps 48W HS - 887 - Gray/Blue (PCS) - DTK Nail Supply

LED/UV Nail Lamps 48W HS-887 - Gray/Blue (PCS)

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Sale price $50.00 Regular price $70.00
LED/UV Nail Lamps 48W HS - 887 - White (PCS) - DTK Nail Supply

LED/UV Nail Lamps 48W HS-887 - White (PCS)

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Sale price $50.00 Regular price $70.00
27W Gel Mini Cordless Nail Lamp - DTK Nail Supply

27W Gel Mini Cordless Nail Lamp

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Sale price $35.00 Regular price $45.00

Frequently Asked Questions

What's in the Essential Nail Tools category?+

Core hand tools for prep, shaping, and finishing services: cuticle pushers, basic files and buffers, dusting brushes, manicure scissors, and small stainless steel implements. The practical 'restock' tier of the broader Tools & Accessories catalog.

How often should I restock essential nail tools?+

Most salons treat this category as monthly or quarterly restock. Files and buffers wear down fast under daily use. Hand tools like pushers and scissors last longer but rotate through the sanitization cycle, so most pros maintain 2–3 backup sets.

Are these tools autoclave-safe?+

Stainless steel implements (pushers, scissors, small nippers) in this category are sanitizable and autoclave-safe — clean with soap + brush, Barbicide 10–15 minutes, then autoclave at 250°F / 121°C for 15–30 minutes. Non-metal tools (some files, disposable buffers) should be discarded after use.

Are these suitable for home-studio use?+

Yes. Home-studio operators starting out should plan to stock the full essential set — pusher, scissors, basic file and buffer, dusting brush — at minimum. Building from this base lets you add specialty tools (cuticle nippers, drill bits, lamps) as your service menu expands.

Can I order essential tools wholesale?+

Yes — DTK Nail Supply offers wholesale pricing on Essentials - Tools and a wide range of professional nail brands, with fast US shipping (orders ship within 48 hours from California). Create a free B2B account at dtknailsupply.com for the best price.

What's the difference between Essentials – Tools and Pro Nail Essentials?+

Pro Nail Essentials is the broader category covering base/top coats, monomer, prep liquids, plus hand tools. Essentials – Tools is the narrower subset focused only on the hand tool restock — files, buffers, brushes, pushers, scissors.