Which Manicure Gel Finish is Right For Me?

Sometimes it seems like there are as many nail finishes out there as there are nail salon colors.

Among the terms most often heard today are Hard Gel, Soft Gel, and Gel Polish.

But what are they? Are they the same? Are they good for your nails?

What is a Gel Finish?

Whether you use Hard Gel, Soft Gel or Gel Polish, your nails are getting a great protective layer.

Hard Gel

Of the three products, Hard Gel is the most durable and will last for up to 4 weeks. This is the gel if you’re looking for extra long nail extensions or want to sculpt the nail tips into a more extreme shape. Hard Gel is great for people who use their hands a lot: it won’t stain, won’t chip around the edges, and won’t fade. Hard Gel cannot be removed by acetone but has to be filed down and either overcoated or buffed off completely. Beauzen’s nail technicians in Lone Tree, are highly trained in gel-product removal and application.

Soft Gel

Soft Gel is more flexible than Hard Gel. It can still be used to create extensions, but is not as suitable for extra long extensions. Soft gel is a great product for people with naturally soft or flexible nails because the gel will flex with the nail. Soft gel will last for 2 to 4 weeks and can be removed with acetone (it’s sometimes called Soak Off gel). At Beauzen we use the best removal technique that combines filing with soaking. Soft gel is great if you’re looking for a strong, durable, but thinner, protective coat for your nails.

Gel Polish

Gel Polish is a thin layer of beautiful nail polish that is used as a top coat over a natural nail or over Hard Gel or Soft Gel finishes. A Gel Polish doesn’t bring extra strength to your nails, but it does bring a magical, classic gloss finish. Want your nails to look amazing but don’t have time for a full gel and tip manicure? Come into the Beauzen Nail Salon and get the best Gel Polish manicure in Lone Tree.

Everyone is different and everyone's nails are different. The highly skilled nail technicians at Beauzen Nail Salon know this and treat every Beauzen client individually. You know what you’re looking for, we know how to get you there. In Lone Tree no one knows nails like Beauzen Nail Salon and no nail salon in Lone Tree offers more personalized manicures for healthy beautiful nails.

Want to know more about gels and what they can do for your nails? Contact Beauzen Nail Salon today.

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