The Science of Gels: How Gel Nail Products Work
What’s really going on when your client puts her hand in a UV or LED nail lamp? We explain what gel nail products are made of and why they work so well.
by Sree Roy
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What’s really going on when your client puts her hand in a UV or LED nail lamp? We explain what gel nail products are made of and why they work so well.
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.
Mint, Aquamarine, and Copper are just a few of the 23 new colors in NSI’s Balance UV Color Gel line.
UV Glitter Gels by Light Elegance are packed with glitter that stays suspended like holiday cheer.
That was about the only thing I knew before heading to the Beauty International Show in Dusseldorf, Germany, this past March. I had never been to Europe before and spoke no German, but I was eager to learn everything I could about the German nail industry. Unearthing stiletto styles, licensing loop-holes, the economic recession and more, the German nail industry proved to be a fascinating player in the worldwide nail market.
Light Elegance’s newest Glitter Gels range from light pink to deep lavender.
Nailite’s formulated Soak-Off Gels gently soak off in acetone in 15 minutes.
Not surprisingly, it takes a scientist to describe the science behind today’s gel technology. We asked some experts in the field to explain what makes gels gel — and the best ways to remove them.
These gels are meant specifically for detailed painting.
Gella, made in the USA, is reasonably priced with all the trendy colors that give you almost every possible color combination your clients will want.