Mia Secret Acrylic Nail Kit: 1/2 oz liquid monomer, 1/2 oz clear acrylic powder, ultra quick nail glue, 1/2 oz ultra gloss top coat, fancy 20 nail tips, 1/2 oz primer, speedy zebra straight nail file 100/100, #8 nail brush and emery block

I `ve never done my own acrylic nails . I used to grow my own nails, and then I progressed to having them done at salon when my health issues did not allow my nails to grow nicely , and that got to be expensive.I first tried the DIY Cornstarch Nails, and that proved to get messy, and so time consuming considering the wear time, plus other issues.I found a great Youtube Instructor/Influencer ( Natali Carmona) , and she used Mia`s Secret more often than not.I decided to go with this kit because it seemed to have everything I would need to start out.I am so happy that I did !Much easier than buying everything separate, and also gives me a clue to what I need in the future.I found that the monomer and powder may only be enough supply for maybe 2 sets - so I did take tips from otherreviewers and purchased larger quantities of each before even using the kit.I used everything according to the kit instructions , and taking the Youtubers advice and instructions.I found the monomer and powder went on pretty smoothly. I totally tried to take my time, and though a few times I went in too wet ( longer dry time on those nails ) , I had`nt had a problem with glumps, or bumps, dribbling , or crumbles.I had minimal filing and buffing nail after the acrylic was set.The primer and top coat is effective , the brush is satisfactory (although I purchased a back up ) , I like that it came with block and a file . I have not used the tips yet, as I had a box already . I will use next time, or keep for extra supply.The powder is "clear" with minuscule of sparkles. I was looking at my nails after wards, and thought I saw "sugary" teensy bumps, but my nail was smooth, it must have been the sparkles ??I love to wear polish , so not an issue to me.For a 1st timer, I thought it went well. I strongly advise if a first timer, to follow instructions closely.My nails are not perfect, as photo shows, but I am very pleased with this item, and the outcome !I usually wear my nails in oval, ballerina (coffin) , or stiletto shape - but just went with rounded square for my first time as I did not want to mess up this first time application - I will experiment on another set :)I recommend this items !

This kit is great for beginners and people who are a little more advanced. I used it to practice and it was very user-friendly and i had no issues with the monomer. The acrylic didn’t dry too quick and I was able to mold and shape it very nicely. Great product.

Not bad at all Smooth application, strong, long-lasting

The reason why I decided to purchase the mia secret kit is because I was using the kiss brand over the counter kit and I had a major issue with lifting and subsequently nail fungus. I was trying to be cheap and just purchased the drug store kit without any primers. It didn't work so well. So I decided to upgrade and I bought this kit along with the mia secret nail prep.I got a tell you I love it. The kit came exactly as described. Yes the bag is cheap but so what. It's just a bag. I read in other reviews that their glue was all dried out. My glue was just fine. You may read in other reviews that the quantity is too small. I must admit I do have quiet a bit of nail experience so for me the quantity was more than sufficient. If you are a first time, home nail doer, and you are not familiar with portion control of the product (brand doesn't matter) then you may find you will have a bit of waste at your product won't last as long. But just to give you an idea of the quantity, when I received my product I was able to do a full set overlay on my natural nails, which are usually kept at medium length. After the overlay I have been giving my self a fill every 2 1/2 weeks. With this kit I have been able to do 1 full set and 4 fill ins and I am just now at the point where I need more monomer (which can be purchased separately) I still have plenty of everything else.I do have to admit that in the past 2 months I have had 5 nails lift on me near the cuticle (lots of house cleaning without wearing gloves and a few trips to the beach) but I just glued the edges down and because I used the nail prep, no fungus growth after gluing them down. So I'm not going to complain. Overall I am very pleased with the product. Where else can you get a full set of nails and 4 fills for less than $30 total? I would definitely recommend this product.

I got this brand because it is hema free and I believe I had developed an allergy to the brand I used previously. This brand did not make my fingers itch and seems to be strong. The only complaint I have is the nail glue was completely dried up when I received it.

If you are new or have only a little experience doing your own nails at home, this kit has everything you need in the perfect size to see if doing your own nails at home is for you! Amazing price and fast shipping too! No need to commit to larger amounts of product in case you find out doing your own nails isn’t “your thing.” If you do a decent job on your nails the first time (first of all, congratulations!), you will have enough for at least one full set and one fill, maybe 2 fills. And in my past experience with other kits or products, this, by far, adheres the best and gives me the professional look and feel I’m going for. The only 2 things I would recommend adding (buying separately) is a dapen dish (for the monomer) and nail dehydrator liquid to make sure your nails are extra dry for the primer. And have a shot glass handy with pure acetone in it just in case you get any acrylic hardened in your brush.Over time, you will need to “add” to this kit by replacing products (i.e. liquid monomer, tips, powder, etc) but the initial kit is good enough to train yourself to do your own nails. I would recommend a different (better) brush once you get into doing your nails more. Make the investment, it will help improve your results and help you be better at it. Also, BIG recommendation, watch TONS of actual professional nail tech videos online first. Look for videos about technique, not art. It will help you get closer to the correct way so you don’t end up wasting product, not having enough or spending half a day filing. Read the directions that are included. And Use in a well ventilated area!