Whether you're ready to experiment with gel extensions or want to create dramatic masterpieces for your clients in your salon, hard gel nails offer the highest level of durability. They will help you push the boundaries of nail design.

What is hard gel?

Hard gel is another type of nail enhancement for extensions similar to builder gel. However, the hard gel formula is thicker and stickier than builder gel, allowing you to easily create gel extensions without worrying about nails breaking. Hard gel offers much stronger finishes on the nails, allowing you to extend the nails to longer lengths. It also offers longer wear than most builder gels, its sticky consistency adhering to your natural nails more than other builder gels or gel polishes.

What is the difference between hard gel and builder gel?

Hard gel is thicker and stickier than builder gel, offering longer, more durable wear and a glossier shine, lasting at least three weeks without chipping or cracking. However, unlike soak-off gel polished or builder gels, a hard gel is non-porous, so it cannot be soaked off and must be filed away. Hard gel can also be used for strengthening your natural nails, its formula is perfect for brittle and weak nails. From creating long-lasting nail extensions using tips or forms and creating 3D designs to offering superior strength and rigidity, hard gel nails are an excellent choice for clients who are tough on their hands or desire length without compromise.

For a more flexible gel option, shop our polygel. Or, if you're a professional nail technician, explore our professional gel nail polishes to expand your offering.

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