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Frequently asked questions
Do I need slip solution with Lavis Poly Gel Non-Sticky?
No. The formula has the tackiness of original poly gel taken out, so a clean, dry brush moves and shapes the bead; that is the whole point of the line and why Lavis recommends it for beginners and busy salons. We still list Lavis Slip Solution on this page for techs who work an original poly gel as well, or who like a slightly wetter brush for blending an ombre or feathering the cuticle edge. Use it sparingly if you do; too much softens the gel.
What lamp and cure time does Lavis poly gel need?
Lavis specifies 60 to 90 seconds under an LED lamp of 36W or more, per layer. Build the apex in two layers if the nail needs more structure, curing each. Thick beads cure from the outside in, so keep layers moderate and give a full-set final cure before filing. Lamps are under Nail Tools and Accessories.
Poly gel or builder gel in a bottle: which should I buy?
Poly gel for extensions and real structure: it is scooped from a tube, shaped with a brush, and holds its form in a dual form or over a nail form. Builder gel in a bottle for overlays and short extensions on the natural nail: it brushes on like a polish and self-levels. Many salons keep both, poly gel for length, bottled builder for the 'my nails but stronger' client. Lavis Builder Gel in the Bottle and our SNS Builder Gel are the bottled options.
How is a poly gel extension refilled or removed?
Refill every two to three weeks depending on growth: file the regrowth line flat, prep the new nail, set a bead at the cuticle side, blend it into the existing structure with the brush, and cure. For removal, file the bulk down and take the remainder off as you would a hard gel, by filing or a long soak; poly gel is not a quick soak-off like a gel polish. Never pry an extension off the natural nail.
What is Lavis Poly Gel Non-Sticky?
A poly gel for nail extensions that spreads without slip solution. Original poly gel is tacky and needs a wet brush to move; Lavis's non-sticky formula takes the tackiness out, so the gel spreads with a clean brush, holds a clean cuticle line, and gives fewer application errors. Lavis pitches it for beginners and for high-volume salons for the same reason: less fighting the product.
The gel comes in 36 numbered shades, sold as singles or as the 36-color set, and cures in 60 to 90 seconds under an LED lamp of 36W or more. It sculpts extensions over a dual form or a nail form, builds an apex on the natural nail, and reinforces an overlay; Lavis describes the cured result as a strong, flexible structure that files cleanly.
What is on this page
| Item | What it is for |
|---|---|
| Poly Gel 01 to 36, singles | One tube per shade; the numbers run from 01 upward. Each single links to its own page with swatch photos. |
| Set 36 Colors | Every shade in one order, for a salon opening a poly gel menu. |
| Lavis Slip Solution | Not needed for the non-sticky gel; kept for techs who work original poly gel or prefer a wetter brush for blending. |
| Dual-ended brush and spatula | Stainless spatula tip to lift gel from the tube, tongue-shaped nylon brush to shape it. About 15 cm long. |
| Mould holder clip, single or pack of five | Plastic clips (about 5 g each) that hold a dual form pressed to the nail while it cures. |
Lavis's own product pages carry the shade photos rather than shade names, so pick codes by the swatch; the tube number is the only identifier, which keeps reorders simple. Screens shift a nude more than a swatch does; if a client is between two codes, cure a bead of each on a tip first.
Who is a non-sticky poly gel for?
- Techs new to poly gel: the product stays where it is placed and does not drag the brush, which removes the usual first-month frustration.
- High-volume salons: no slip solution means one fewer bottle open on the station and a cleaner cuticle line with less clean-up filing.
- Dual form services: a poly gel is the natural fill for a mould, thick enough to stay in the form and light enough to press.
- Apex and overlay work: a bead on the natural nail builds structure for clients who do not want length.
- Home users: with a dual form and a small lamp, the fill, press, cure routine is the most forgiving way to build an extension.
How do you apply Lavis Poly Gel Non-Sticky?
- Prep. Push cuticles back, buff the shine off, dust, dehydrate, and apply a primer or bonder; ours are under Base & Top Gel.
- Place the form. Fit a dual form or slide a nail form under the free edge.
- Scoop and shape. Lift a bead from the tube with the spatula end of the brush, set it on the nail or in the form, and shape it with the brush. No slip solution needed; a clean brush moves the gel.
- Cure. 60 to 90 seconds under a 36W or stronger LED lamp. Build the apex in two layers if the nail needs more structure.
- Refine. Release the form, file to shape, buff, dust.
- Finish. Color and a glossy top coat from Base & Top Gel.
Lamps, files and dust brushes are under Nail Tools & Accessories.
Poly gel vs builder gel vs acrylic
| Lavis Poly Gel Non-Sticky | Builder gel in a bottle | Acrylic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comes as | Tube, scooped and shaped | Bottle with brush | Liquid and powder |
| Cures | Lamp, 60 to 90 s | Lamp, 60 s | Air, no lamp |
| Best at | Full extensions, apex, dual forms | Overlays, natural-look strength, short extensions | Full sculpting, hard structure |
| Monomer | None | None | Liquid monomer, with its smell |
| Where to shop | This page | Lavis Builder Gel in the Bottle, SNS Builder Gel | Acrylic and dip powder |
Poly gel sits between the other two: more structure than a bottled builder, no monomer and no air-drying window like acrylic. Our own SNS Pro Sculpt poly gel is the SNS-branded alternative in 24 colors.
Why non-sticky matters
Tack is what makes original poly gel hard to learn. The brush sticks, the gel drags back toward the cuticle, and slip solution has to be reapplied every few strokes; too much of it and the gel goes soft. Taking the tack out of the formula removes that cycle: the brush glides, the bead stays where it is set, and the cuticle line is the one you drew. It also removes the slip solution bottle from the station, which is why Lavis calls it faster for extensions and overlays. The slip solution on this page is for techs who still want a wetter brush for blending an ombre or feathering an edge.
Wear, fills and removal
- Wear: a poly gel extension is worn like any sculpted nail and refilled as it grows out, usually every two to three weeks depending on the client.
- Fills: file the regrowth line flat, prep the new nail, add a bead at the cuticle side and blend it into the old structure, cure.
- Removal: file the bulk down and soak or file the remainder as you would a hard gel; poly gel is not a quick soak-off. Never pry.
- Stocking: a clear or natural shade plus two pinks covers most extension bookings; the 36-color set is for salons that sell colored extensions as a menu item.