Gel Nails

What are Gel Nails?

They are the future of the nail industry.

No other service can give clients both a natural nail look and feel combined with the convenience and durability of acrylic nails.

Many clients have become tired of acrylic nails in the past decade, because of the disadvantages that can be associated with them. This includes the odour, lifting, chemical reactions and permanent nail damage.

Gels are just as strong as acrylic nails. Their strength comes from their flexibility. Non soak-off gels provide the clients the ability to wear any nail polish or nail design without having to worry that the gel will also be removed when removing it with pure acetone.

Gel nails are a long term, lifestyle choice.

Gel nails are meant to be a permanent solution to hand and nail beauty, not a temporary quick fix. Gel nails philosophy is not compatible with the type of consumer looking for only a quick fix of short term or temporary nails (e.g. ”party nails”)

Gel nails is not just a service; they are a philosophy… immediate gratification and healthy nails! Instant length and beauty can be achieved at the first visit by utilising tips or forms in the gel nails full set. The ultimate long term goal with gels is for the client to end up growing out and wearing their own long, strong, beautiful, healthy nails under the gel. She is no longer considered to be wearing artificial nails, but with the gel becoming essentially just a very strong, bonded base coat to protect her own nails from cracking, splitting, peeling and chipping. She is now wearing a nail enhancement, not ”fake” nails and the enhancement need never be removed, only maintained on a regular schedule!

Gel Nail Polish (Shellac)

Orly Gel FX is my choice for Gel Nail Polish.

Orly’s Gel FX is a self-levelling base coat that masks nail imperfections and creates a smooth surface for even gel application. The added reflective formula with the polish gives a high shine with no dulling and has strong linked polymers for longevity. It offers a chip free application that wears up to 2 weeks.

Orly Gel FX is a vitamin infused gel manicure system that is kind to the nail, plate, cuticle and skin. The inclusion of vitamin E Pro vitamin B5 and vitamin A protect and nourish the nail plate and promote cell renewal and growth.