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It’s 2003. Do you know where your gels are? One of the fastest- growing salon services, gels still remain a mystery to many nail techs and their clients. Whether you are familiar with gels or just turning your attention to them, use this primer to help guide you through the multitude of uses, techniques, and troubleshooting tips associated with today’s gels.
The Japanese-based Nail Labo has come out with a new cheaper LED light for its Presto line of soak-off gels.
Nails by Liz Hyerstay, Eugene, Ore.
After 20 years in the European market, Alessandro is now making its debut in the U.S.
The pigments in Crystal Gel are opaque enough to cover the nail with one coat.
Recently, long-lasting gel polish has gained a significant at-home appeal, according to Allure magazine's December 2011 Beauty Reporter. But does it last?
Colored gels are poised to make a splash in nail art. Here are some designs to give you some ideas of gel's versatility.
If I could get the entire industry together and talk us all into agreeing on one thing, today that one thing would be to come up with clear, distinct terms for services and products. Specifically, gels. At
Amy Becker shows how to prevent hard gel from separating from the natural nail without capping the edge. "Capping your gels makes the edge of the nail look bubbled. When you file a gel nail after the sealant and do this technique I demonstrate, you will have a very natural looking nail and less separation," she says.
The glassy, smooth look of gel nails has once again caught the attention of both clients and techs.
