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Stellar Structure Gel vs. The Competition: A Viscosity Comparison
By Stellar Gel The Intersection of Cosmetic Chemistry and Professional Nail Technology Every nail technician knows the feeling. You buy a hyped-up structure gel or BIAB, open the bottle, and…...
The Danger of Picking: Educating Clients on Mechanical Damage
By Stellar Gel The Intersection of Cosmetic Chemistry and Professional Nail Technology We see it every week. A client comes in for a fill, sits down, and sheepishly puts her...
Is TPO-L Safer than TPO? The Future of Photoinitiators
By Stellar Gel The Intersection of Cosmetic Chemistry and Professional Nail Technology If you follow international cosmetic news, you might have heard the rumblings: TPO is on its way out....
Lifting at the Free Edge? Here’s the Fix
By Stellar Gel The Intersection of Cosmetic Chemistry and Professional Nail Technology You mastered your cuticle prep. There is not a spec of dead skin in the nail fold. The...
Why Are My Gel Nails Lifting at the Cuticle? (5 Common Causes)
By Stellar Gel The Intersection of Cosmetic Chemistry and Professional Nail Technology It is the most frustrating feeling in the nail world. You spend two hours sculpting a beautiful set...
Redness Around the Cuticle? It Might Be Your Cleanser, Not the Gel.
By Stellar Gel The Intersection of Cosmetic Chemistry and Professional Nail Technology The scenario is all too familiar. You finish a flawless set of nails. The structure is perfect, the...
Cat Eye Gel Polish: The Magnet Science Behind the Magic
By Stellar Gel The Intersection of Cosmetic Chemistry and Professional Nail Technology (Banner image credit: @sculptedbymaira ~ Product featured Stellar Gel Pumpkin Inferno Cat Eye) You’ve seen the videos. A...
The Truth About "Organic" Gel Polish (And Why It’s a Myth)
By Stellar Gel The Intersection of Cosmetic Chemistry and Professional Nail Technology It happens in salons every day. A new client sits in your chair, looks at your wall of...
Allergic to BIAB? Why It Happens and What to Use Instead
By Stellar Gel The Intersection of Cosmetic Chemistry and Professional Nail Technology It starts with a subtle itch around the cuticle. Maybe a little redness along the sidewalls a few...
HEMA vs. Di-HEMA vs. Bis-HEMA: Decoding the Alphabet Soup of Gel Chemistry
By Stellar Gel The Intersection of Cosmetic Chemistry and Professional Nail Technology TL;DR: The Quick Breakdown Don't have time for the full chemistry lesson? Here is the "Cheat Sheet" version....
"My Nails Are On Fire!": The Science of Heat Spikes (and How to Stop Them)
By Stellar Gel The Intersection of Cosmetic Chemistry and Professional Nail Technology It is the moment every nail technician dreads. You have just finished perfecting the apex on a beautiful...
Elevate Your Natural Nails: The Perfect Overlay with Stellar Gel Structure Gel 2.0
As a professional nail technician, you know that a beautiful, lasting manicure is all about the foundation. For clients who want a little extra strength and durability without the bulk...