Excel with Gels

Who says you can’t create a beautiful array of nail art with gels? Certainly not these seven techs, who show you the step-by-steps for some designs your clients will love.

Embossed 3-D Textured Flower Gel-Polish Design

Kirsty Meakin shows how to create a simple and very wearable design using acrylic and gel-polish. It creates a matte effect rose on a glossy background.

CND Creative Play Gel-Polish Rainbow Fluorite Nail Art

Winnie Huang demonstrates how to create a rainbow fluorite design using gel-polish.

Gel-Polish Nail Art Tutorial: Smoky Effect

Follow these steps to see how Paige Roy executed a marble nail art design,using gel. 

Glow in the Dark

You’re two coats away from offering your clients a ghoulish manicure.

Gel-Polish Quirky Leopard Print Design (Part 1 of 2)

Kirsty Meakin shows how to create a leopard print design using gel polish with embellishments. Click here for part 2.

Gel-Polish Quirky Leopard Print Design (Part 2 of 2)

Kirsty Meakin shows how to create a leopart print design using gel-polish with embellishments. Click here for Part 1.

Artistic Nail Design: Rules of Engagement Gel-Polish Collection

Artistic Nail Design shows a behind-the-scenes look at Rules of Engagement, the Artistic Wedding 2016 gel-polish collection.

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.