Bluesky HARD GEL UV LED Soak Of Gel Nail Polish LIQUID 10ml (CLEAR HARD GEL 10ML)

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Remember that if you want to create extensions, you’ll need to choose a shape and use a form or a tip. However, it can be more difficult to remove. When deciding which type of gel nail polish to use, consider your needs and preferences. If you are looking for a durable product that will last for weeks, hard gel may be the better option. However, if you want a polish that is easy to remove, soft gel may be the better choice. Hard Gel Overlay vs Builder Gel

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There are different types of gel nail manicures available and the most common are builder gel nails, hard gel and soft gel. Choosing which type of manicure to go for should be based on what you want from you nail finish. It's not a case of certain gels being better than others, rather that certain gels have different functions. What is Builder Gel Polish? It's made up of an acrylic monomer - which, put simply, is chemical term for a group of identical molecules that can be bonded. This is the reason gel cures and sets under UV light, producing that lovely hard, shiny manicure we're all after. Another bonus of hard gel is that you can fill it in, just like you would acrylic. Hard gel plays nice with acrylic, but inversely, I would not fill in hard gel with acrylic. Hard gel is a great option for clients who do not want to soak their nails every service but rather a service they can fill in. This is also a good service for people who are interested in growing their natural nails to longer lengths. Hard gels give a glossy, long-lasting finish. A bonder and a base coat are applied to a nail before the hard gel builder to build the artificial nail and a top coat, giving that final glossy finish. Polished nails are placed under a UV lamp to cure. Soft gelsYes! This is our favourite way to use Hard Gel. Simply apply your Base Coat, then 1-2 coats of Hard Gel. Continue with your gel polish colour coats and finish with your Top Coat.

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Hard Gel by Bluesky is not only used to give strength to your natural nails, but it is also used for short nail extensions and uneven nail surfaces. There are two ways to apply this product. The first is as an overlay, applying it similarly to gels (but this time with a brush and slip solution) to provide strength to the natural nail. The second is using something called dual forms; these are essentially plastic tips and help create extensions; adding length to the nail. When the builder gel begins to grow out, you can infill just like you would with acrylic, or remove the set and apply another straight away – providing the nail is still in good condition. To save you confusion: hard gel, builder gel, and sculpting gel are one and the same—synonyms! For context: Consider the many monikers of traditional nail polish—lacquer, varnish, and enamel, to name a few. But to make a bead, acrylics need to be mixed with a liquid monomer and then dipped in the acrylic powder.

However, that’s not to say that acrylic is particularly bad for nails! If clients have really soft nails, acrylics can offer a suit of armour to protect them. So long as they are applied, cared for and removed properly by a trained nail technician, gels and acrylics should be equally safe. As a nail technician, you will probably have your own favourite to work with, too. Acrylic hardens within a few minutes without the need for a lamp, while builder gel stays wet until cured under UV or LED light. Some nail techs love the flexibility and control builder gel gives them, as they can continue to move the product around as much as they like, then cure them in seconds when they are happy.

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We always recommend filing off as much of the product on your nails as possible beforehand, especially when you've used Hard Gel. This is because there are now 2-3 additional layers for the acetone to soak through, so we advise making sure your nails are properly filed down and prepped for removal to cut down on the soaking time. Can you infill with Hard Gel? Soft gels manicures are lighter and more natural-looking. Many people also find soft gel nails more comfortable to wear than hard gels or acrylics. This is a nail enhancement that you absolutely want to leave to your nail tech — trust me, the smell of it alone without proper ventilation isn’t worth trying at home. Polygel Definition: A gel designed to add strength to the natural nail. Comes in a bottle similar to Gel Polish. You should cure builder gel for 3 minutes under a UV lamp or for 60 seconds under an LED lamp. Final thoughtsSoft gels have molecules that are spaced further apart, so a solvent (like acetone) can penetrate them and break the nails down. A gel polish manicure could be the best choice if you love constantly changing your nail look and aren’t bothered about extensions.