Soft gel nail extensions are a type of nail extension that are made from the same type of gel that gel polish is made of. They are pre-shaped nail tips that are made completely out of gel and which cover the entire nail, unlike acrylics which require a monomer liquid and polymer powder to create the finished sculpted nail. Soft gel nail extensions are healthier for your nails than acrylics because they don’t involve the powder or harsh chemicals associated with acrylics. They are also as strong and long-lasting as regular acrylics.
The Gel-X Nail Extension Service uses the same materials as a Gel Manicure, but the technique can create length past your natural nails, thanks to clear tips that are filed to blend seamlessly with them. Gel-X extensions have the malleability of a soft gel polish and the length of a press-on or glue-on nail. The extension is made out of gel polish which is applied directly on top of your full natural nail and can be cut and shaped to your preference. The clear gel product fills in any of the gaps, making the nail extension even stronger, similar to an acrylic.
The materials used for soft gel nail extensions are typically made of acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) . Gel extensions are made of a molecule called an oligomer that usually comes in a pot and is the consistency of honey. Gel extensions are created when the hard or semi-hard gel is sculpted, cured, and then shaped to add length and strength to the nail.
The benefits of gel extensions include being a great product for protecting weak or brittle nails and can also be a great interim product to use while the wearer is growing out their own nails. Gel-X is a healthy alternative to acrylics both for the person getting them, as well as the manicurist. The cons of soft gel extensions include not being as durable as traditional acrylic extensions.
In summary, soft gel nail extensions are made of gel polish and are healthier for your nails than acrylics because they don’t involve the powder or harsh chemicals associated with acrylics. They are pre-shaped nail tips that are made completely out of gel and which cover the entire nail. The Gel-X Nail Extension Service uses the same materials as a Gel Manicure, but the technique can create length past your natural nails, thanks to clear tips that are filed to blend seamlessly with them. The materials used for soft gel nail extensions are typically made of acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) or a molecule called an oligomer.
