Enter: the Gel-X overlay method. In a video that has now been viewed over three million times, Connie Wi explains how to prepare your Gel-X nail extensions for proper application while revealing ...

"Hard gel is an oligomer—a non-porous nail product, usually in a pot, that is cured under an LED lamp to create a strong, durable base layer that can be extended," says Kandalec.

Hard gel is used to extend the nail “99 percent of the time,” Suzie says. Less frequently, it’s used for a nonextension technique referred to as a gel overlay.

"Builder gel is a soft, soak-off gel that offers the strength of acrylic but the flexibility of gel," says Nuñez. "It can be used to add a protective overlay to natural nails or to add a little ...

The extension itself is a clear overlay made from soft gel that's already in a nail form, ... Gel-X saves us a lot of time — all the hard work of extensions is already done for me." ...

The "Gel-X overlay" method for nails is going viral on TikTok. The technique uses extend gel nail seal to ensure that nail tips fit seamlessly along the cuticle. A manicurist breaks down the ...