What are hard gel enhancements?
Hard gel is a nail enhancement like acrylic nails, except it cures in a UV light. It is NOT gel polish/shellac/soft gel/soak off gel. You can extend the length of the nail with hard gel, just like acrylic. It can be sculpted and shaped just like acrylic.
Is Hard gel the same as builder gel?
Joseph – hard gel and builder gel are the same. These hard gels are more similar to acrylics and often require more time to soak off once you’ve filed as close to the natural nail as possible. Builder gel is also used for adhering tips if you don’t want to use forms to build the nail out.
What is hard gel used for?
Hard gels are used to build nail extensions as they can add length that most soft gels can’t. They are similar to acrylic nails in this aspect, but still need to be cured under an LED or UV lamp. To be removed, they usually need filing off, so can cause more damage to the natural nail.
What are gel enhancements?
What Are Gel Nail Extensions? Gel nail extension is a process that involves hard gel built on a natural nail and cured with UV light. The manicurist uses a nail form, which is basically a sticker that goes under the free edge (the tip) of the nail, to extend the length of the nail.
Is Hard gel bad for your nails?
Finally, remember that natural nail damage from the use of hard gels is really the result of one thing: improper removal. Over-filing or prying off gels can cause severe damage to the nail plate and is a surefire way to lose a client forever.
Can I put gel polish over hard gel?
You can put gel polish over hard gel (and you should because it looks great). You can extend the length of the nail with hard gel, just like acrylic. The only difference is that hard gel hardens through UV light rather than through evaporating solvents (like acrylic).
Do you put base coat on before hard gel?
Yes! This is our favourite way to use Hard Gel. Simply apply your Base Coat, then 1-2 coats of Hard Gel. Continue with your gel polish colour coats and finish with your Top Coat.
Does hard gel need a base coat?
Is Hard gel bad for nails?
What makes Gelish hard gel so good for nails?
Gelish Hard Gel reveals elegance with thin natural looking nails perfect for everyday wear. The pristine performance of these thick viscosity gels utilizes Gel Suspension Technology (GST) which assures total control and workability for the technician.
What kind of gel is used for nail enhancement?
Created especially for the professional nail technician, Gelish has combined the best qualities of both liquid and powder acrylics and LED hard gels in a new patent-pending formula called PolyGel. PolyGel is a breakthrough nail enhancement that can be applied as an overlay or used to sculpt a full set of nails.
Why is the Gelish Go file so good?
It is designed with True Torque™ which ensures that the Go File stays strong all day and will not get bogged down while filing through products like acrylic and hard gel. The Go File is also perfect for everything from nail prep to smoothing and shaping, making services faster and easier.
How much does hard gel nail polish cost?
Hard Gel Full Set with Gel Color, $45: Just like a Hard Gel French Manicure Full Set, but with gel polish or hard gel color on top. Add nail art for only $5 more. Includes tips for added length, plus building, and shaping of the nail. Hard Gel Fill, $35: Fill in the growth on your hard gel nails.