💅 All About Gel Types for Nails | Hard Gel vs Soak-Off vs Potted Gel vs Gel Polish

Confused by all the different types of gel products out there? Whether you're a beginner or experienced nail tech, this video will give you the clarity you need! In this detailed guide, Liz from The Nail Hub breaks down every major gel type—from hard gel and soak-off gel to potted gel colors and gel polish in bottles. Learn how to choose the right gel product for extensions, overlays, nail art, and durability, plus get pro tips on how they apply, cure, and perform. By the end, you'll know exactly what to stock and how to use it like a pro. ✅ What You’ll Learn The 4 main types of gel: hard gel, soak-off gel, potted color gels, and gel polish Pros and cons of each gel type How to apply potted gels vs bottled gels How gel consistency affects control and self-leveling Tips for detailed nail art using thick art gels How to identify 100% gel products vs hybrids Best products for durability, flexibility, and pigment payoff Recommended base coats, top coats, and brushes ⏱️ Timestamps 00:20 – Why understanding gel types matters 01:00 – What is hard gel? (Non-soak-off, for structure) 01:28 – Primers & bonders for hard gel (e.g. Akzentz Adhere) 01:56 – Building with hard gel colors 02:44 – Consistency options: Clear, pinks, whites 03:01 – What is soak-off gel? (Flexible, acetone-removable) 04:05 – Soak-off options for temporary nails 04:58 – Base coats for soak-off gels 05:24 – What is “clear gel”? (Multi-use soak-off) 06:14 – Applying potted soak-off color gel 07:30 – Brushing techniques for smooth finish 08:22 – Self-leveling gel tips 09:04 – What are potted color gels? 09:50 – Akzentz Gel Play vs Options Color 10:45 – Nail art demo with detail brush 12:00 – How to load your art brush correctly 13:15 – Using Gel Play for lines & stripes 14:18 – Why art gels don’t blur or move 15:00 – 3D art using gel + gel art powder 15:30 – Bottle gels vs potted gels 16:01 – 100% gel vs hybrid gel polish 17:00 – Akzentz Luxio = pure gel polish 17:55 – One coat color payoff demo 18:50 – Luxio vs Gel Play vs Options texture 20:23 – Why using a full gel system matters 21:03 – Recommended no-wipe top coat: Shine On 21:33 – Final thoughts & tips on choosing the right gel 🛍️ Products Mentioned in This Video THENAILHUB.COM: Akzentz Adhere (Base/Bonder for hard gel) Crystal Clear (Soak-Off Clear Gel) Akzentz Gel Play (Art & Full Coverage Color) Akzentz Luxio (100% Gel Polish) Akzentz Shine On Top Coat (No Wipe) Akzentz Art Brushes (Detailing) LOVE THIS VIDEO AND WANT MORE?! 💖 Support my channel by hitting the JOIN button for exclusive member content and offers! 🌐 Shop the Website – https://www.thenailhub.com 📸 Instagram –   / thenailhub   🎵 TikTok –   / thenailhub   📘 Facebook –   / thenailhub   📧 Business Inquiries: [email protected] 🔖 Tag #thenailhub or @thenailhub to be featured!