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.
Ashley Blair, Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
The GELeration Essentials Kit, by Jessica Cosmetics, features self-leveling formulas that bond to the natural nail while maintaining ultimate flexibility.
ENP has added the newest LED version of hard gel for perfect gel enhancements to their line of Gella gel-polish and full line of ENP acrylics.
INM’s Gelavish Dual-it Base & Top Coat is a thin, low-odor, self-leveling soak-off treatment gel.
The bright spring 2014 Goodie Goodie Gumdrop collection by Light Elegance is sweet in more ways than one.
LeChat’s Love Obsession set features two bottles of Perfect Match LED/UV-cured gel-polish and two bottles of Dare to Wear nail lacquer in matching colors.
Kari McQuitty, an Amore educator and owner of the salon All About Nails, in Alberta, Canada, discovered that traditional watercolor paint meant for paper canvases makes a great introductory nail art medium.
With the surge in gel-polish clients, it’s now crucial to seamlessly integrate no-damage removal into your service repertoire. Our gel-polish experts show you how.
In this video, Artistic shows how to create a one-colored LED gel extension with the new Artistic Rock Hard LED Gel system.
