Not sure which Service to Book? Confused about the different types of gels? Read below!
Think of the difference like this: Hard Gel is like hard plastic, Soft Gel is like a ready-to-wear press-on nail, and Builder Gel is like an invisible shield painted onto your own nails.
1. Hard Gel (The Fake Nail: Heavy Duty)
Hard gel is a thick, ultra-tough gel used to build long extensions from scratch. It is completely rigid and feels like acrylic, but it has one major catch: it is so indestructible that acetone cannot melt it, meaning it must be entirely filed off to be removed. This is the absolute best option for people who want dramatic length and are incredibly rough on their hands.
2. Soft Gel / Gel-X (The Fake Nail: Quick & Perfect)
Soft gel is a full, pre-shaped clear fake nail that gets glued over your entire natural nail. Because these tips are made in a factory, the shape is flawless every single time and feels much lighter than traditional acrylics. Instead of filling them when they grow out, you melt them completely off with acetone and put a fresh new set on at your next appointment. This is perfect for anyone who wants instant length with zero fuss.
3. Builder Gel / BIAB (Your Real Nails: The Shield)
Builder gel is a thick, flexible strengthening gel painted directly onto your natural nails without adding any fake length. It is designed to bend with your real nail rather than snapping, acting as a protective barrier against cracks and breaks. This is the ultimate choice for nail-biters, anyone trying to grow out their natural nails, or people who find that regular gel polish chips way too easily.
Think of the difference like this: Hard Gel is like hard plastic, Soft Gel is like a ready-to-wear press-on nail, and Builder Gel is like an invisible shield painted onto your own nails.
1. Hard Gel (The Fake Nail: Heavy Duty)
Hard gel is a thick, ultra-tough gel used to build long extensions from scratch. It is completely rigid and feels like acrylic, but it has one major catch: it is so indestructible that acetone cannot melt it, meaning it must be entirely filed off to be removed. This is the absolute best option for people who want dramatic length and are incredibly rough on their hands.
2. Soft Gel / Gel-X (The Fake Nail: Quick & Perfect)
Soft gel is a full, pre-shaped clear fake nail that gets glued over your entire natural nail. Because these tips are made in a factory, the shape is flawless every single time and feels much lighter than traditional acrylics. Instead of filling them when they grow out, you melt them completely off with acetone and put a fresh new set on at your next appointment. This is perfect for anyone who wants instant length with zero fuss.
3. Builder Gel / BIAB (Your Real Nails: The Shield)
Builder gel is a thick, flexible strengthening gel painted directly onto your natural nails without adding any fake length. It is designed to bend with your real nail rather than snapping, acting as a protective barrier against cracks and breaks. This is the ultimate choice for nail-biters, anyone trying to grow out their natural nails, or people who find that regular gel polish chips way too easily.
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