Extend Your Service Menu With Gels
Today's gel systems combine flexibility, strength, and plenty of profit potential
by Anna K. Morgan
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Today's gel systems combine flexibility, strength, and plenty of profit potential
Agnieszka Ciszweska specializes in gels, and has created these rose petals to welcome you to the world of nail art. She has been doing nails for 11 years, and her techniques are a little advanced, but remember, all you need is a little patience (and practice) to make these roses your own.
Nailite’s formulated Soak-Off Gels gently soak off in acetone in 15 minutes.
Akzéntz’s Luxio soak-off gels come in polish-like bottles and brush on easily like polish, while soaking off in 10 minutes.
New from Hand & Harmony comes Gelish Color Gels. The gels apply like polish with a twist cap and applicator, but are cured in a lamp like gels.
Nail Labo introduces the Autumn Collection of Presto Art Gels with eight new fall-ready colors.
Light Elegance presents its new Holiday Glitter Gels with six shiny new glitter colors.
Uncured gel polish and microscopic e-file dust contain active acrylates that penetrate the skin, triggering permanent contact dermatitis. Learn the chemistry behind these irritants and how to protect your clients and yourself.
Recently, I've been practicing more with gels. I think it's a beautiful medium, and one that I would really love to master. But I must admit, I find it to have a steeper learning curve than