But due to the give and flexibility of its formula, soft gel cannot make lengthy extensions.” According to Julie Kandalec, an NYC-based celebrity nail artist, the curing process is a result of a cool ...

As it turns out, she uses UV gel nail polish. It’s much more durable than standard air-dry polishes, but it requires UV light to cure. [Becky] bought a lamp to use at home, but it’s very ...

Shellac is a specific type of gel nail polish, developed by CND. It’s a liquid form of polish cured under a UV lamp for a longer-wearing finish – but, as any shellac or gel nails enthusiast ...

“The powder and liquid create a soft dough, which the nail artist then presses onto ... and must be cured with an LED/UV light. "Gel extensions are created by painting the gel onto the natural ...