Confused by all the different types of gel products out there? Whether you're a beginner or experienced nail tech, this video will give you the clarity you need! In this detailed guide, Liz from The Nail Hub breaks down every major gel type—from hard gel and soak-off gel to potted gel colors and gel polish in bottles.

Learn how to choose the right gel product for extensions, overlays, nail art, and durability, plus get pro tips on how they apply, cure, and perform. By the end, you'll know exactly what to stock and how to use it like a pro.

✅ What You’ll Learn
The 4 main types of gel: hard gel, soak-off gel, potted color gels, and gel polish
Pros and cons of each gel type
How to apply potted gels vs bottled gels
How gel consistency affects control and self-leveling
Tips for detailed nail art using thick art gels
How to identify 100% gel products vs hybrids
Best products for durability, flexibility, and pigment payoff
Recommended base coats, top coats, and brushes

⏱️ Timestamps
00:20 – Why understanding gel types matters
01:00 – What is hard gel? (Non-soak-off, for structure)
01:28 – Primers & bonders for hard gel (e.g. Akzentz Adhere)
01:56 – Building with hard gel colors
02:44 – Consistency options: Clear, pinks, whites
03:01 – What is soak-off gel? (Flexible, acetone-removable)
04:05 – Soak-off options for temporary nails
04:58 – Base coats for soak-off gels
05:24 – What is “clear gel”? (Multi-use soak-off)
06:14 – Applying potted soak-off color gel
07:30 – Brushing techniques for smooth finish
08:22 – Self-leveling gel tips
09:04 – What are potted color gels?
09:50 – Akzentz Gel Play vs Options Color
10:45 – Nail art demo with detail brush
12:00 – How to load your art brush correctly
13:15 – Using Gel Play for lines & stripes
14:18 – Why art gels don’t blur or move
15:00 – 3D art using gel + gel art powder
15:30 – Bottle gels vs potted gels
16:01 – 100% gel vs hybrid gel polish
17:00 – Akzentz Luxio = pure gel polish
17:55 – One coat color payoff demo
18:50 – Luxio vs Gel Play vs Options texture
20:23 – Why using a full gel system matters
21:03 – Recommended no-wipe top coat: Shine On
21:33 – Final thoughts & tips on choosing the right gel

🛍️ Products Mentioned in This Video THENAILHUB.COM:
Akzentz Adhere (Base/Bonder for hard gel)
Crystal Clear (Soak-Off Clear Gel)
Akzentz Gel Play (Art & Full Coverage Color)
Akzentz Luxio (100% Gel Polish)
Akzentz Shine On Top Coat (No Wipe)
Akzentz Art Brushes (Detailing)

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