Question 1

What is UV Gel?

Accepted Answer

UV/LED Gel comes in a pot containing thick, gloopy gel which is usually clear or tinted pink in color. Gel does NOT come in a "powder" form. Gel is gel.

Question 2

What's the difference between UV Gel & Acrylic?

Accepted Answer

UV Gel is a one-step process which involves dipping the brush into the pot and applying directly onto the prepared nail. The nail then cures and hardens under a UV or LED light. 
 
Acrylic is a two-step process involving a monomer (liquid) in which the brush is dipped in first, and then dipped into the powder (acrylic) which is then applied to the prepared nail. Acrylic hardens on its own without the need of a UV light.
Unlike acrylic, gel does not have a strong odour which makes working with it much more pleasant.

Question 3

What is the difference between UV Gel, Powder Gel & "Bio Gel"?"

Accepted Answer

The term "UV Gel" should be used when referring to any type of nail enhancement product that comes in GEL form. Furthermore, there is NO such thing as a "powder gel". Gel is gel, it cannot be a powder. Unfortunately, many salons try to sell "powder gel" to unsuspecting clients. What you are most likely receiving in these situations is acrylic with a gel topcoat and being charged extra.
"Bio Gel" is not a service. Salons usually use this term when they are referring to real gel.

Question 4

What does Nail Queen use?

Accepted Answer

Nail Queen uses a UV/LED Gel - specifically UV/LED Builder Gel (or Sculpting Gel) - to create nail extensions. Nail extensions are created using nail forms.

Question 5

What are "Nail Extensions" & "Nail Forms" ?"

Accepted Answer

Nail extensions are what Nail Queen specializes in. Nail extensions can also be referred to as "sculpting". Sculpting is done with a UV/LED Builder Gel which is a type of durable gel that allows the creation of nail extensions.
A nail form (which is a sticker intended for creating nail extensions), is placed directly under the tip of the natural nail. A bead of gel is then used to apply the desired length and shape extending from the natural nail. 
This is referred to as the nail extension. No plastic tips or glue are used in this process. 
The nail is then placed under a UV or LED light, and once cured, the sticker is removed and the sculpted gel tip remains. It is then filed, shaped, buffed, and ready to be painted!

Question 6

What is a "Gel Overlay"?"

Accepted Answer

A Gel Overlay is when UV/LED Gel is applied to the natural length of the nail without adding any additional length. This is for individuals who would like the strength of gel, without adding any additional length to their natural anc current length. This service is usually provided only at the initial visit because every service following is a "refill".

Question 7

Does UV Gel damage the natural nail bed?

Accepted Answer

If done correctly by a professional and properly taken care of by client, UV Gel does not damage the natural nail bed. To prevent unecessary damage, do not pick, bite, chew or peel the gel off of your natural nails.

Question 8

How is UV Gel removed?

Accepted Answer

The UV Gel that is used by Nail Queen is file-off only meaning it cannot be soakded off. This means that the only way to safely and properly remove the UV Gel is to drill it off using an E-drill or file it off using a manual file. The gel cannot be soaked off and should never be picked or ripped off. Nail Queen carefully drills off the UV Gel using the E-drill, leaving a very thin layer behind. This layer will grow out over time eventually exposing your new, healthy, natural nail!

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