Gels - NAILS Magazine

Apply a layer of Light Elegance Super Shiny. Cure for two minutes.

Nail Design

Flower French

by Staff

Nails by Jayne Berger, Cissna Park, Ill.

Technique

NSI Balance UV Gel System Body Builder Cover Pink

by Staff

The Balance Body Builder gel has a thicker viscosity that allows for easy building of the upper arch. It cures to a high shine in 90 seconds and is perfect for warmer environments. Here’s how to do an extreme nail makeover with the Body Builder Cover Pink.

Technique

NSI Illusion Soak-Off Gel

by Staff

To assist nail technicians in using their new Illusion Soak-Off Gel System, NSI presents a step-by-step instructional video that covers gel polish, French tip & overlay and soak-off gel removal, presented by Rise’ Carter, national director of sales & education for NSI.

Remove dust. Seal with UV Finishing Gel. Cure. Remove the sticky layer. Apply CND Solar Oil.

Nail Design

Free-Floating Hearts

by Staff

Nails by Bonnie Rios, Fingertips by Bonnie at Julie Johnson Salon, Riverside, Calif.

Apply a thin layer of Backscratchers ICE light-cured top coat over the entire nail. Using your...

Nail Design

Yin and Yang

by Staff

Nails by Roe Van Epps, Sacramento, Calif.

Technique

Out the Door Top Coat

INM

INM’s Out the Door Top Coat is a fast-drying, non-yellowing finisher that can be used with any polish.

Technique

Akzentz Gel Manicure With Options Gel Colour

by Staff

Akzentz’s new Options Colour Gels have everything from chocolate browns to pastel blues, and are formulated to soak off easily so clients can change colours without hassle. A unique alternative to nail enhancements, Options Colour Gels demonstrate the true beauty in natural-looking nails.

Industry News

Upcoming Education: Global Artist Forum, LCN Master Classes, Nail University

by Staff

Upcoming educational events include the first Global Artist Forum in Kansas, LCN Master Classes taught by Somer Downes, and Shari Finger's Nail University in Elgin, Ill.

Technique

3D UV Gel Nail Art

by Staff

Design Sculpture Gel, or D gel. The idea is have a gel that can easily be sculptured, carved and shaped like acrylic nail extension, but without smell or discomfort to the skin that some clients experience when acrylics are applied.