gels

To Soak, or Not to Soak: That is the question.

There are key differences between soak-off and regular gels that every nail tech should know about before performing the service.

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Around the World Gel Collection

Ibd goes globe trotting with a new collection of gel polishes inspired by exotic locales.

Who You Gonna Call?

CND Hotline Administrator Dede Hardy takes a moment to answer the question she hears most often from callers.

Gel Fills by the Numbers

It’s been a couple of weeks since your client left the salon with a shiny new set of gel enhancements. Her busy fingers have washed dishes, made beds, surfed the Internet, and clicked the seatbelt, leaving her in need of your professional services to bring them back to their original beauty and balance. Embrace the ease and forgiveness of gel with this basic gel fill routine.

Forever Yours Gel Polish

Ibd’s new Forever Yours Gel Polish Collection offers three polishes plus three glitters for a perfect pairing every time.

Oval Gel Brush

Star Nail’s New Oval Gel Brush is great for applying all types of UV gel products to your nails. Helps to create great smile lines with ease and is fantastic for sculpturing.

OPI Axxium Perfect Tip and Gel Overlay

Take a Tip From… Backscratchers’ Roe Van Epps

Here are some gel tips from national show and education coordinator for Backscratchers Salon Systems, Roe Van Epps.

OPI Axxium Perfect Tip and Gel Overlay

Axxium acts as an invisible layer of protection for nails, giving them exceptional strength and an incredible shine.

Masterworks Innovations Tip Application

Amy Becker’s Masterworks innovations line of gels gives you the consistency and maneuverability of an acrylic, only in gel form. The gels are easy to use and allow you to save time on each application.