Chemist's Corner: Gel-Polish

Getting behind the science of gel-polish is no easy feat, but with a better framework for its chemistry comes improved technique and the ability to educate clients. NAILS picked the brain of OPI's Dr. Paul Bryson for some user-friendly answers.

The Perfect Cure

The glassy, smooth look of gel nails has once again caught the attention of both clients and techs.

The New Wave of Gels

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

Gel Smarts: The Science Beneath the Surface

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.  

Another Attempt at Gel Polish

Well. Yet another line of UV-cured polish has come to live on my shelf. Well, a small sampling of another line anyway. Introducing: OPI GelColor.  It's all so confusing. I've totally given up on grumbling about

The Nail Hub Podcast Transcription: Advancement

Elizabeth Morris asks "Are we proud of what we've achieved? Is what we're doing driving us forward? Is our industry becoming oversimplified in a way that is detrimental to our advancement?"

Bluesky Offers More than 1,000 Colors of Gel Polish

BLUESKY’s product line includes: gel polish, nail lacquer, nail treatments, and other professional salon products.

Sponsored by Bluesky

The Gel Menagerie

With the new technology being applied to gels there is a good range of options for techs looking to create pink-and- whites, correct damaged or misshapen nails, add shine and protection to natural nails or acrylic enhancements, or give a client durable and long-wearing nail color. The main thing to keep in mind when dealing with various forms of gel is that the primary difference between them is the viscosity.

Gel-Polish

The gel formula was designed to provide easy application and molding abilities to create nail art effects.