Your Guide to Light Elegance Gels - And How to Choose The Right Option for YOU!
Your complete guide to the Light Elegance Gel range
Choosing the right gel system from Light Elegance can feel overwhelming, especially when there are so many innovative options available. That’s exactly where the Light Elegance Gel Family Map comes in! This simple, visual guide walks you through every step of selecting the perfect products for your services and your clients.
Whether you’re building strength, adding flexible overlays, or creating dazzling nail art, this map helps you understand how each Light Elegance system works, and how they all fit together.
STEP 1: Do you prefer to use a builder gel?
Builder gels add structure and help strengthen the natural nail. They’re perfect for creating overlays, extensions, or simply giving clients longer‑lasting wear.
- Yes: Head down the builder gel path to Step 2 and find the formula & application method that suits your style.
- No: Go straight to P+ Gel Polish for a simple, soak‑off system with rich colour and sparkle.
STEP 2: What type of removal do you prefer?
If you answered “Yes” to builder gel, the next question is all about removal. Do you prefer a soak-off method, or do you prefer to file-off? If you prefer to infill or rebalance at every appointment instead of remove, then you would select the file-off option.
- Soak‑off removal: Choose JimmyGel Building Base Gel. It’s easy to remove, flexible, and ideal for short to medium‑length overlays. Pair it with P+ Gel Polish for stunning colour that also soaks off easily. Pro Tip: Use P+ QDbase under JimmyGel for easy soak-off removal!
- File‑off removal: Go to Step 3 to choose your application method.
STEP 3: Do you prefer working from a bottle or a pot?
For file‑off builder gels, it’s all about how you like to work:
- Gel in a Bottle: Stick with JimmyGel for a smooth, brush‑on builder that offers strength with speed. Switch QDbase for Tack bonder for excellent retention without the need for speedy removal.
- Gel in a Pot: Go with Lexy Line Hard Gels. Loved for its customisable viscosity and unbeatable durability, perfect for medium-long nails, including extensions, and clients who are tough on their nails.
STEP 4: Add Colour
Once your structure is set, it’s time to make it beautiful. Both JimmyGel and Lexy Line pair perfectly with:
- ButterCream Hard Colour Gels for rich, creamy coverage and nail art
- Glitter Gels for sparkling, long‑lasting decoration
If you’re working with P+ Gel Polish, you can apply it over P+ QDbase, JimmyGel, or Lexy Line for extra versatility.
Just remember: ButterCream and Glitter Gels must be applied over a structured nail.
Every Light Elegance gel is HEMA-Monomer Free and made in the USA so whichever product range you choose, you can create without compromise!
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