Frequently asked questions
How is this faster than acrylic sculpting?
Soft gel tips are pre-shaped — salon applies, cures, paints, done. 25–35 minute service vs 60–75 minutes for traditional acrylic sculpting. No monomer ventilation needed.
Can a beginner tech learn soft gel tips?
Yes — most beginner techs are service-ready in 2–3 training sessions vs months for acrylic sculpting mastery.
Which shape sells best?
Almond is the year-round bestseller (universally flattering). Coffin + stiletto sell for trend-forward + statement clients. Oval for office-friendly bookings.
Do soft gel tips work with gel polish over them?
Yes — standard gel polish workflow over tips. Apply base coat to tip + nail bed, color coats, top coat. Same wear time as natural-nail gel manicure (14–21 days).
Wholesale on soft gel tips?
Yes — tiered wholesale + Net-15 at $300+ orders. Stock all 4 shapes for full extension menu coverage.
Learn More About This Collection
Why Soft Gel Tips
Traditional extensions require sculpting acrylic or hard gel over a form — 45–75 minutes per set, tech skill-dependent, harsh removal. Soft gel tips are pre-shaped in a soft-gel formula: prime tip + client nail, apply builder gel, press tip, cure, refine. 30–45 minutes for a full set, less skill-gap, easier soak-off removal.
Shapes Available
Almond — tapered feminine, popular retail shape. Coffin — square-tip tapered, editorial statement. Stiletto — sharp point, dramatic art canvas. Oval — soft round, natural extension look. Square French — flat straight tip for classic French mani.
Application Workflow
Size + fit tip to natural nail. Prep + dehydrate. Apply LDS builder gel to client nail + tip contact area. Press tip on client nail at 45°, roll down flat, cure 60 sec. Refine tip length, shape, and side wall. Apply color gel + top. Total service 30–45 minutes.
Pairs Perfectly With
Complete the tips service: Color Craze for finished color, Base + Top Coats, Deluxe Gel for premium art, Nail Tools for shaping.
Shop LDS Soft Gel Tips at Lavis Nails
Lavis Nails stocks the LDS Soft Gel Nail Tips catalog for salons scaling to fast-turnaround extension service. Fast US shipping, salon-grade authentication. Contact us for wholesale pricing on multi-size-box orders.

