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4 Things You Need to Know About 4D Gel

Learn about this “soak-offable" gel polish.

February 14, 2018
4 Things You Need to Know About 4D Gel

 

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1. It’s simple to apply.

4D Gel will not harden until cured and is not self-leveling. That means you can work at your own pace, taking all the time you need to shape the gel before curing to a strong, light, and durable finish. Because the gel allows unlimited sculpting time, you won’t need to spend as much time filing the nail to achieve the perfect shape and thickness.

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2. It’s versatile.

4D Gel gives the lightweight feel of natural nails with the durability of acrylics. Available in 18 colors, the gel is light enough to create nail enhancements on natural nails, strong enough to build out on nail forms and nail tips, and moldable enough to create dimensional art. It’s an easy way to create a French manicure, too.

3. It soaks off!

4D Gel is easy to remove using techniques you already know. After filing away the top coat as you would gel-polish, there are two options for removal: Either use the Gel II Professional Steam removal system to steam off the product, or soak off the gel using cotton balls and foil. The easy removal means your clients’ nails won’t be damaged.

4. It’s healthy.

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4D Gel does not contain HEMA, a common allergen. That means it’s less likely to cause allergic reactions in nail techs and their clients. It’s odorless and produces little airborne dust when filed — the particles of dust produced when filing are heavier, meaning they fall to the table rather than going into the air. This creates a healthier environment for nail techs and clients.

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