Reveal Gels
Reveal by Hand and Nail Harmony are UV or LED-cured gels that bond to the natural nail using a fused keratin bonding system without the use of harsh acids for retention.
P2 Brush-On Gel Polish Formula
Light Elegance’s P2 is the latest formula from the company, which prides itself in its quality of gels and its range of available colors.
Gelaquer Removable Gel System
Christrio’s Gelacquer Removable Gel System features a new gel brush with high-quality Kolinsky bristles, a choice of clear gels (Clear Builder or Permashine) that allows techs the flexibility to implement the best gel for the job at hand.
Perfect Match Gel Polish
Perfect Match gel polish applies like nail polish but wears like gel.
Gel Clarity
Robyn Schwartz of Grand Forks, British Columbia, Canada, has no problem making these streaky-clean gel art designs on a regular basis, she says. The secret is in the thin layer of uncured clear gel.
Light Elegance 3-D Flower
Light Elegance Gels are engineered to perform well on any type of nail, from full-coverage color saturation to free edge-extended Frenches, and even 3-D sculpting.
Glitter Gels
Light Elegance’s newest Glitter Gels range from light pink to deep lavender.
Illusion Soak-Off Gels
NSI’s Illusion Soak-Off Gels off er great shine and strength and remove quickly and easily after soaking in NSI’s Gel Remover.
Star Nails' T3 European FiberGels
Star Nail’s T3 European FiberGels are designed to apply evenly and smoothly across the entire nail plate, making precise cuticle area applications a breeze.
The LeChat Perfect Match Dual Set
Perfect Match gel polish applies like nail polish but wears like gel.
Rock Out with Shellac
Whether your client is getting ready to go to a concert or feeling fun and adventurous for her week of grocery shopping and cleaning, a Shellac’d Out Rockin’ Out Mani might turn the volume up in her life until her next appointment.
Nail Art Designs Created with Colored Gels
Colored gels are poised to make a splash in nail art. Here are some designs to give you some ideas of gel's versatility.
Rainbow Connection: Colored Gels
Looking to add even more color options for your clients? Why not consider an easy-to-apply color gel application? From soft pastels to solid bolds, color gels can be a longer-lasting alternative to traditional nail polish.
Super Soak-Offs
Soaking off faster than a speeding bullet while staying stronger than a locomotive, these soak-off gels will have clients believing you’re the Wonder Woman (or Superman) of nail techs in no time at all.
Budding Gels
As gels increase in popularity, manufacturers plant a wider variety of color gels into their lines so techs can match the different seasons. From pastel pinks to bold blues and pretty purples in-between, here’s a sampling of the latest spring gel collections.
Hybrid Gel Polish Roundup
We have gathered the latest brush-on gel polish available at the time of printing, but more companies are finishing development on lines of their own.
Extreme Embedding
We asked fans on our Facebook page (www.facebook.com/nailsmag) to send us a picture of the most interesting thing they’ve ever embedded in a nail. From beads and feathers to hay (yes, hay!), here’s a look at a few of the images we received.