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The modified composition and textural features have given polygel a truly unique set of properties:

hypoallergenic and non-toxic,

high safety due to less dust,

simple working technique,

wide range of professional applications,

shorter extension and correction time,

minimal filing needed to achieve the final shape.

Acrygel works great even for beginners, who often struggle at first to adapt to gel or acrylic: the former spreads too much, the latter hardens too quickly. The new material is free of these drawbacks. It has a thick consistency, does not run, and does not dry in the air. You can take as much time as you need to shape the nail. Once a satisfactory result is achieved, the nail cures quickly under a UV lamp.

With polygel, even clients who previously avoided nail extensions for health reasons can now have them done. With correct nail modeling, skin contact is excluded. In addition, there is no liquid fraction, which is the component that penetrates body tissue fastest.

30% less dust in the air

The trick is that the dust produced when filing polygel with a file or bit has a much higher density. In simple terms, it is far heavier than dust from gel or regular acrylic. So the tiniest gust of air will not send polygel particles flying, and any that are already airborne do not stay suspended for long - they quickly settle down.

This extra 30% in dust weight has a striking effect: when filing the new material, especially with the extractor running, the technician and client barely inhale any microscopic polymer particles (unlike with traditional extension materials). This dramatically lowers the risk of allergies, occupational respiratory diseases, and triggered asthma attacks.

Add to this the absence of toxic fumes during acrygel curing, and you get a material that is practically ideal in terms of safety.

Reduced risk of skin contact

The most dangerous moment in terms of allergies is contact between uncured extension material and the client's skin. In their initial state (before hardening), both gels and acrylics are a fairly impressive mix of various substances, some of which are allergenic. Once cured, they become "locked" into the material's structure and can no longer cause harm. So how is polygel better in this respect?

It essentially does not allow material to get onto the client's skin. A drop is placed in the center of the nail and smoothed out over the nail plate, and by the modeling technique it stops 0.5-1 mm short of the cuticle. That is why skin contact is excluded.

Gels, especially in the hands of beginners, often run onto the cuticle and side folds. When working with acrylic, the modeling brush dipped in monomer touches the skin. This does not happen with polygel. Yes, the brush occasionally needs to be dipped in a special liquid for better glide, but that liquid is nowhere near as toxic as monomer.

Comfort of the material to work with

Technicians have come to appreciate the convenience of polygel for good reason. These materials let you focus entirely on shaping the material and achieving the perfect geometry of the nail plate. There is no need to worry about gel running, measuring out the right amount of acrylic powder, or mixing it with monomer. You work with an entirely ready-made, pliable mass that is very comfortable to handle.

The technician no longer needs to worry about the material curing accidentally. Polygel does not dry in the air, and its consistency does not change in sunlight or even under certain desk lamps (as can happen with gel polish). Curing is selective - it only occurs under UV lamp radiation. The key thing to remember is that with polygel you are curing a fairly thick layer of material in one session, so it's important to strictly follow the manufacturer's recommended curing time, paying special attention to white polygels with a high pigment density.

Extremely simplified application

Unlike most gels, acrygel lets you work with a single drop. You simply pick up the right amount of material, transfer it to the nail, and carefully spread it over the surface. With the right approach, there is no overuse of modeling materials or auxiliary liquids.

The natural nail preparation stage is identical to what is required when working with acrylics, gels, and gel polishes. If you already have preparation for these coatings down, polygel is no problem at all.

A correctly placed, "stretched" drop cures into a smooth, lens-like surface, so only minimal filing is required. Next comes the decorative or clear top coat - no pitfalls there either.

By the way, acrygel is much more practical for corrections and nail repairs thanks to its thick, pliable consistency.

What about the client?

For the client, polygel is also more comfortable than acrylic or a regular building gel. It practically does not cause a burning sensation when curing under the lamp - even if the layer of material is quite thick and the modeled nails are long. For many clients this is critical.

Fans of acrylic nails love them for their high strength. Polygel nails wear at least as well as acrylic ones. On top of that, they look lighter (and actually are). Since it is easier for the technician to work with this material, and the technique does not involve lengthy stages, the extension or correction procedure itself takes less time - which matters a great deal to many clients.

How well do acrygel nails wear

The specialists who developed the polygel formula achieved something remarkable: the material turned out to be stronger than acrylic while being lighter and much more flexible. In fact, acrygel even outperforms most of the best professional building gels in flexibility. What does this mean for the client?

Nails modeled with the new material will not be prone to cracking. They do not chip off from an accidental knock and feel close to a natural nail plate. This also reduces the risk of injury to the natural nail (for example, from an unlucky fall) - the flexible acrygel absorbs most of the impact.

These properties allow acrygel to be applied safely even to thin and brittle nails. That means the material can be used not only for extensions but also as a strengthening layer (for example, a thin layer can be applied under gel polish).

A few more advantages of polygel

Lifting is practically excluded in this case. Acrygels have excellent adhesion and bond very firmly to the base and primer layers. This same property ensures great wear for gel polish applied over polygel.

The result of extensions done with the new material looks very natural. Polygel comes in various shades, so you can always find the best match for a particular client. The fairly dense pigmentation fully masks any imperfections in the nail plate, while still keeping enough translucency for the nails to look light and elegant.

Lower overhead costs. The technician gets all the benefits of working with acrylic while being able to work in the salon's common area - there are no fumes or sharp odor, so sanitary regulations are not violated.

Working with polygel does not require buying new "super-unique" brushes - the ones a technician already has for gel or acrylic work are enough. The material is also completely undemanding about bristle origin - it models beautifully with both synthetic and natural brushes.

Polygel can be used to extend nails with any technique - on forms, on tips, or even without either (if the technician knows the free-edge extension method).

Features and limitations

These are simply features of the material, not drawbacks, so they can be offset by the right working technique. For example, you will need a reliable lamp powerful enough to cure a thick layer of material. The good news is that the lamp can have either classic UV bulbs or modern LED diodes.

It is very important to keep in mind that, by its formula, acrygel is a so-called soak-off material. This means it produces almost no dispersion, and the tacky layer formed during curing is minimal. Keep this in mind when choosing a base and top coat ("liquid glass" won't work here). This same feature also limits the removal technique: such materials barely dissolve in acrylic or gel polish remover. That's why an e-file with a suitable bit is used to remove polygel.

Practicing specialists recommend getting a special liquid for wetting the brush during work right away. It minimizes the tool sticking, improves glide, but is not a solvent or a component required for curing - it is purely for modeling convenience.

Polygel - a versatile material

Versatility is exactly the quality that nail technicians value most. The more procedures that can be done with one material, the more willingly it gets used. Given the capabilities of polygel, you can create:

solid nude nails,

a sculpted French manicure (even without additionally filing the smile line),

a colored French manicure (acrygel is easily tinted by mixing with gel polish and pigments),

a baby boomer design,

3D decor,

a strengthening layer under gel polish,

a missing section of a damaged nail.

Given the fairly decent selection of camouflaging polygels, you can always choose a denser or more translucent material in any natural shade. Manufacturers' palettes include both cool and very soft warm tones. The white material is very bright with a high concentration of pigments, which is why it gives an exceptionally sharp transition line from the nail bed to the free edge - qualities that are ideal for competition French manicures, by the way.

Will meet all client expectations

Polygel will help you work with clients who, for one reason or another, previously avoided nail extensions or strengthening of the natural nail plate:

when a person cannot tolerate the smell of acrylic,

if the client has thin or brittle nails,

when working with trapezoid-shaped nails,

when a woman's hands are constantly in contact with water or chemicals.

Polygel is also a great help when a nail needs a quick repair - if it has cracked or a piece has chipped off. Clients will definitely appreciate such an express repair.

Correction, by the way, is also faster. The technique fully matches the gel or acrylic procedure, but the thickness and pliability of polygel let you quickly fill in the missing section of coating, smooth the surface, and cure it right away. A couple of passes with a file, and the corrected nail is ready.

Reconstructing nails "eaten away" by fungus

This is another important procedure that gets undeservedly little attention, but which can be in high demand with the right approach to clients. We're talking about reconstructing nails "eaten away" by fungus during pedicure. This is a case where a health problem leads to a cosmetic defect, and many middle-aged and older women suffer a great deal from it.

Until now there have been 2 main techniques - acrylic and gel. Acrylic reconstruction has a fairly low cost and a pretty decent result. But it has 2 significant drawbacks.

There is a sharp smell that can literally drive clients out of the salon.

Far from every pedicure technician has mastered the technique of working with acrylic.

Gel reconstruction also has drawbacks, which mostly come down to incomparably more expensive special materials and a complex technique for creating the "prosthesis".

Polygel is the ideal solution here, solving all these problems at once:

requires little consumption,

models beautifully,

has no smell,

has neutral, translucent shades,

is flexible (which is very important for toenails).

That is why we recommend that pedicure specialists looking to expand their range of services take a closer look at polygel and practice nail restoration specifically with this material.