In recent years, nail art has become a cherished form of self-expression and presentation for all. From intricate designs to bold colours, there’s no denying how beautiful well-manicured fingertips look. And it only gets better if all that can be accompanied by extensions that don’t just feel natural but are also extremely lightweight, durable, and gentler. Soft gel extensions are emerging as the epitome of this fusion. Disha Pandey, Founder of Shills Professionals — the Nail Partner of Professional Beauty India — shares what makes soft gel extensions the new age go-to for nail aficionados.
Soft gel nail extensions, offering a lightweight and flexible alternative to traditional acrylics, give your nails a more natural look and feel. Made from a silicone-based material, these extensions are not just faster and easier to do but offer a myriad of benefits for both technicians and clients
What makes soft gel extensions the perfect pick?
Pandey explains, “The soft gel extensions offer a variety of benefits. They not only give your nails a natural look and feel but are also extremely lightweight. People also prefer these extensions for their exceptional durability. Did you know they’re called semi-permanent tips as they last around 20 to 25 days? Over and above all this, it just takes 30-40 minutes for a technician to complete the procedure. So both, the client and the technician can save plenty of time with these extensions.”
What is the procedure to get these extensions?
First: do the nail prep as we do for all other nail services.
Second: after completing the procedure of nail prep, apply dehydrator to remove the moisture from the nails.
Third: apply the soft gel tips in the desired shape. “For doing soft gel extensions, Shills Professionals has tips in several different shapes, such as natural round, natural oval, natural almond shape, natural coffin, square, and T shape. The availability of tips in several shapes saves time as technicians don’t need to reshape the nails again and again,” says Pandey. The kit from Shills Professionals also comes with tips from size zero to nine. As per the size of the nail bed, choose the appropriate tip and apply the same.
Fourth: take the nail tip UV bond, the gel, which helps to stick the tip and apply it near the cuticle area. Then, cure the gel for each finger using the UV torch from Shills Professionals. This torch has been specifically customised for this type of extension
Fifth: remove the shine from the tip using a soft buffer.
Lastly: apply the nail paint or nail art as per the client’s choice. And, Voilà, it’s that simple.
Shills Professionals is the Nailcare Partner at Professional Beauty India, taking place at Princess Shrine Palace, Bengaluru, on February 26th and 27th, 2024. Join in for the stellar opportunity to learn more about the soft gel nail extensions from Disha Pandey.