F.O.X Hard Gel Color – a collection of medium-viscosity hard gels in five soft milky pastel shades: Creamy, Blush, Mint, Blue, and Lemon. The gels self-level perfectly, are durable and easy to file. They maintain the nail architecture on both natural and extended nails and are ideal for various extension techniques and strengthening. These products are compatible with other materials, and their smooth colors are perfect for shading, French fades, and baby boomer techniques.

Features:

• Three-phase system

• Hard gel

• Medium-viscosity texture

• Self-leveling

• Low heat during curing and stable structure

• Coverage 80–100%

• Sticky layer

• Non-soluble

• Compatible with other products

Recommendation:
For optimal curing, apply over Hard Gel Clear or Builder Gel One Step. Apply in two thin layers. Maximum nail extension length: 1:1.

How to Use:

Extension with Dual Forms:

1. Apply F.O.X Nail Prep to the buffed nail.

2. Apply F.O.X Ultrabond – acid-free primer for additional adhesion.

3. Apply a layer of any elastic base (e.g., F.O.X Power Base or Rubber Base).

4. Cure in UV lamp 36W – 1 min / LED/UV 36/48W – 30 sec.

5. Choose a suitable Dual Form size.

6. Fill the form with F.O.X Hard Gel ensuring even distribution.

7. Press onto the nail, remove excess gel at the edges.

8. Cure: UV 36W – 2–3 min / LED/UV 36/48W – 2–4 min.

9. Remove the form and shape the nail.

Strengthening:

1. Rub in the first thin layer and cure: UV 36W – 1 min / LED/UV 36/48W – 30 sec.

2. Apply a second leveling layer and cure: UV 36W – 2–3 min / LED/UV 36/48W – 2–4 min.

Extension with Paper Forms:

1. Secure the paper form under the nail.

2. Apply a thin layer of gel, extending to desired length and shape.

3. Cure: UV 36W – 2–3 min / LED/UV 36/48W – 2–4 min.

4. Build architecture with more layers if needed, curing each.

5. Remove the form and file into shape.

Removal: file off using a nail file or e-file.

Pro tip: keep jars clean by cutting a small hole in the foil instead of removing it completely. Bonus: use the foil edge to wipe excess product for clean application.