Collection: Extension Systems
**Extension Systems** in nail care provide various methods to lengthen and enhance natural nails. Each system offers unique benefits and application techniques, catering to different needs and preferences. Here’s a detailed description of the key extension systems:
### **1. Gel Builder:**
- **Description**: Gel Builder is a thick, viscous gel used to create strong, durable nail extensions. It is applied to the natural nail and sculpted either with forms or over tips, then cured under a UV/LED lamp.
- **Application Process**:
1. **Preparation**: Nails are prepped by pushing back cuticles, buffing the nail surface, and applying a primer or base coat.
2. **Application**: The builder gel is applied in layers, sculpted into the desired shape, and cured under a UV/LED lamp between each layer.
3. **Shaping and Finishing**: After curing, the nails are filed to the desired shape, and a top coat is applied for a smooth, glossy finish.
- **Benefits**:
- Provides strong, long-lasting extensions that are flexible and resistant to chipping.
- Allows for customization in shape and length, ideal for clients seeking a durable enhancement.
- Offers a natural look and feel, with a high-gloss finish that lasts.
### **2. Poly Gel:**
- **Description**: Poly Gel is a hybrid nail enhancement that combines the best qualities of acrylic and hard gel. It has a putty-like consistency and is applied using a spatula and a brush dipped in a slip solution to shape and smooth the product.
- **Application Process**:
1. **Preparation**: Nails are prepped by pushing back cuticles, buffing, and applying a primer or base coat.
2. **Application**: A bead of Poly Gel is placed on the nail, then spread and shaped using a brush and slip solution. The product is then cured under a UV/LED lamp.
3. **Shaping and Finishing**: After curing, the nails are filed to the desired shape and finished with a top coat.
- **Benefits**:
- Provides a lightweight, flexible, and durable extension that feels natural on the nails.
- Easy to work with due to its moldable consistency, allowing for precise application and minimal filing.
- Odorless and mess-free, with no need for mixing powders and liquids, making it a cleaner and more pleasant option.
### **3. Gel X:**
- **Description**: Gel X is a full-cover soft gel extension system that uses pre-formed nail tips made from a soft gel material. These tips are adhered to the natural nails using a gel adhesive, then cured under a UV/LED lamp.
- **Application Process**:
1. **Preparation**: Nails are prepped by pushing back cuticles, lightly buffing the nail surface, and applying a primer or dehydrator.
2. **Application**: The Gel X tips are sized, a gel adhesive is applied, and the tips are pressed onto the natural nails. The tips are then cured under a UV/LED lamp.
3. **Finishing**: After curing, the tips can be shaped slightly if needed, and nail polish or gel color can be applied on top.
- **Benefits**:
- Quick and easy to apply, providing a uniform and flawless look.
- Lightweight and flexible, offering a natural feel that is gentle on the natural nails.
- Easy to remove by soaking in acetone, making it a healthier alternative to traditional acrylics.
These extension systems cater to various preferences and needs, from the strength and customization of Gel Builder to the convenience and natural look of Gel X and the versatile, easy-to-apply Poly Gel. Each system provides a unique approach to achieving beautiful, extended nails.