Topic : gels

21 Gel Tricks, Tips, and Techniques

September 1, 2005  | Article

Gels have their own lingo, their own tricks, their own innuendo. Here we tapped gel manufacturers, educators, and users for 21 bits of gel insider info. From terms like “capping,” “pillowing,” and “freezing” to why you can’t handle your product the same way you do acrylic, these techniques and tricks are good to know no matter how long you’ve been doing gels.

Custom Mixing Young Nails’ Kaleidoscope Gel Paint

February 1, 2005  | Demo

Kaleidoscope Gel Paint from Young Nails is a nine-color collection made from the company’s Synergy Gel to give maximum coverage.

3D Gel Nail Art by NSI

January 1, 2005  | Demo

Watch the metamorphosis of your client's nails with this 3D butterfly design.

Good Luck Charms

March 1, 2004  | Step By Step Demo

Nails by Tracy Waterman of Perfect 10 Nail Salon in Merrimack, N.H.

Educator of the Year Award Runner-Up, Barb Wetzel

February 1, 2002  | Article

Take Them All Off - How to Remove Gels

October 1, 2000  | Article

Here, we give you some tips on removing gels. From filling to soaking there’s more than one way to do it. And it doesn’t always have to be difficult.

The New Wave of Gels

November 1, 1998  | Article

Light-activated gel systems have been revamped for the healthy, odor-free environment of the 90s.

Tip of the Month: A Coat of Clear Gel Gives Acrylics a Shine

March 1, 1998  | Article

Gel Formation

September 1, 1997  | Article

Gels are highly sensitive and tricky to produce. Keeping strict control over temperature and environment is critical for product quality.

Inside A UV Light

August 1, 1997  | Article

Thanks to technology old heavy UV lamps have given way to today's sleek and quick models. Their production is subjected to rigorous quality control.

Taking the Heat Off Clients’ Nails

October 1, 1995  | Article

If your clients experience a burning sensation during a nail service, chances are you’re preparing the nail improperly or applying the product incorrectly.

OPI’s MicroBond Lamp Awarded U.S. Patent

September 1, 1995  | Article

This first patent was granted on the design of and technology used in the lamp’s bulbs.

A Show of Hands for Gels

June 1, 1995  | Article

Light-cured gels often have been described as a pre-mixed, liquid form of acrylic. Not true, say chemists, who explain here what gels are made of and how they work.

How Products Work: Gel Systems

April 1, 1995  | Article

Did Home Gel Systems Really Hurt the Professional Nail Industry?

May 1, 1993  | Article

Amid dire predictions that they would destroy the professional nail industry, home gel systems contributed to a surge in the products popularity and taught nail technicians that service, not product, is what they sell.