structured gel
what is structured gel?
Our Structured Manicures use a thick base gel (called soft builder gel) to create structure by sculpting your nails. We apply it in a way that will mimic the curvature of your natural nails to strengthen and support growth. It soaks off just as easy as our Signature Gel Manicure to keep your nails nice and healthy.
what does it feel like?
The amount of soft builder gel that is being applied is thicker so it will create a “heat spike” when you put your hand in the LED lamp to cure. A heat spike is a sudden sensation of warmth or burning that you might experience during the curing process. Don’t be alarmed, it’s expected! If you feel uncomfortable at any time, please let us know and we’ll help to relieve the discomfort.
what is included in this service?
Nail shaping, full cuticle care, base coat, the application of soft builder gel, colour coats, top coat, Dead Sea scrub and body balm hand massage.
what's the difference between Structured Gel Manicure vs. all our other manicures?
The main difference is how the base gel is applied. Structured uses a considerable amount of soft builder gel that is shaped and sculpted to your nail plate. Our Signature Gel Mani and Soft Gel Overlay base is applied thin like a colour coat of gel polish. All of our manicures use soft gel, so the removal process is similar with just a longer soak time depending on the base product used.
why do we use soft gel vs. hard gel?
The porosity of the material and removal process are the main properties of a soft and hard gel. Soft gel builder is a gel polish that acts as a stronger base for your gel polish- it is porous and can be easily and safely removed by simply soaking with acetone. Acrylic/hard gel are not as porous so the removal process includes filing off the gel for the acetone to penetrate and break down the product. The difference in porosity also makes hard gel stronger than soft gel, however a safe removal process is important to maintain nail health, and with soft gel you get the best of both worlds – strength and safety.
is it safe for your natural nails?
100% yes! The removal process is gentle and safe making it a great option for maintaining natural nail health. We don’t offer fills for any of our services since the soft gel can be safely removed by soaking it off, and it’s more hygienic! This is what makes it a great alternative to acrylics or hard gel overlays.
what’s the removal process like?
Pretty simple: buff off the gel polish and soak the soft gel overlay in acetone for 15 minutes.
why should I get it?
This service is great for people who constantly deal with breakage and chipping, need to strengthen their brittle nails, want to get their nails to a certain length, want to prevent breakage, and/ or want to smooth out the ridges in their natural nail plates.
curious to learn more? Give us a call or email us dundas@nakedbeautybar.com and we’ll be happy to help.