Kinetics Hard Gels Are On Sale! Here's everything you need to know...
My favorite hard gels are 30% off this week from Kinetics!!!
And you can save an extra 10% with my code KARA10 :) on both Nail Mart USA and Kinetics website!
The sale is on now through Sunday, September 27th!
ps - they are kind of known for selling out of things, so if you want something and it’s in stock, I would highly recommend getting it soon!
This post is going to give you a quick overview on the gels that are on sale, so if you want to learn even more, I’d recommend reading these posts below:
What’s the difference between rubber base, builder gel & hard gel?
What is hard gel? A complete overview
Specific nail products for YOUR nail type
Let’s get into it!
Kinetics is one of my favorite new to me gel brands and I’ve been using their products for almost a year! They are based in Latvia, and are one of the top gel brands in the world. My favorite thing about the brand is that they create incredible quality products and have high standards for the quality too. They even own their own labs and have several chemists to ensure the formula is up to their standards with every single batch. A ton of you have tried Kinetics based on my recommendations and I’ve heard nothing but positive reviews from you too!
They like to have specific sales during the year, and this week’s sale is 30% off their hard gels, which I am obsessed with. I think they are so user friendly and have changed how I do nails! There are a few different types, so let’s go over them:
Types of Hard Gel:
Pot vs. Bottle:
Kinetics hard gels come in both pots and bottles.
Bottled hard gel is a little bit runnier, and the consistency is not too far off from other semi-hard builders I’ve used (i.e. kokoist/nail thoughts), so the learning curve is not steep. But the nice thing is that since it’s hard gel, it cures even harder. Which gives the nails lots of strength without the bulk.
They also have a few different hard gel options in pots! I’ll touch on them below, but all you need to know is that these require an external brush to use unlike the bottled hard gel.
Self-Leveling vs. Thixotropic Gel:
Their hard gel comes in two different consistencies: self leveling and thixotropic.
Self-leveling = the gel consistency is runny/moveable enough the spread and flow after it’s placed on the nail. It will flood the skin if it’s not cured. This is the gel you use for overlays.
Thixotropic = the gel is non-leveling, it won’t move unless you move it. It’s a thicker, more viscous formula and it will not flood the skin. This is the gel you use for armoring the tips, extensions, or repairing the nails.
These two types of gel can be used together depending on the nail’s needs. I like to do a manicure where I armor the free edge with thixotropic gel, and then do the overlay with a self-leveling formula. This is such a great way to reinforce the nail and give it extra strength with the thicker gel, and then keep the overlay really thin with the self leveling gel.
How To Apply It:
Hard gel is rigid and not very flexible, so you need to use a flexible, adhesive base gel underneath for adhesion and retention. My favorite base gels are the Kokoist Mega Stick Base, Kinetics Max Base or Rubber Base.
Then you can armor the tips and/or do the overlay! One of my favorite things about hard gel is the final look, it just gives the nails a really nice low profile look but they feel SO strong!
One more thing about hard gel application is that sometimes it will require some form of refining, whether it’s surface filing or refining the shape and free edge, some hard gels won’t self level quite as much as you might like so filing it can help get the final look you want.
Learn My Exact Hard Gel Techniques:
I just released 3 brand new classes on my website that teach my exact manicure techniques with hard gels! I highly recommend them if you are interested in diving into how to use hard gel on yourself or clients o:
Complete Gel Manicure Pro Class: this class focuses on the complete manicure, from nail anatomy to e-file nail prep, to applying soft & hard gels, to finishing the manicure with my foolproof shaping & refining techniques!
Soft & Hard Builder Gel Pro Class: this class only focuses on the builder gel manicure portion of the Complete class (i.e. no nail prep). If you just want to learn how to apply these products, and shape and refine them, this is a great option!
Product Recommendations:
These are all 30% off this week, and make sure to use code KARA10 for 10% extra off!
Note on Colors: Kinetics products have the same color range in all of their builder gels. So for example, if you love Milky White you could get it in the Fiber Base and the Potted Hard Gel so you can switch between formulas whenever you need to. Or you could get the Milky White thixotropic gel for armoring and then do your overlay with one of the bottled gels and they would completely match!
Self Leveling:
Self leveling formula in a bottle, smaller brush that makes application and refining really easy. This hard gel is great natural overlays for most nails, from weaker to stronger, short to medium long.
Comes in 16 colors and clear, (be sure to check out the new shimmer glittery effect shades) too. My favorites are Light Sand, Natural Pink, Clear, and Milky Frost.
Shop Gel in Bottle on Nail Mart USA or Kinetics USA
Self leveling formula in a pot, it’s slightly thicker than the bottled formula and not as runny. This hard gel is great natural overlays for most nails, from weaker to stronger, short to medium long. You can also use this gel for short to medium extensions.
Comes in 6 classic colors, clear, and new shimmer glittery effect shades too.
Shop Gel in Bottle on Nail Mart USA or Kinetics USA
Thixotropic Gel:
Medium: This is a medium consistency thixotropic gel in a pot. This is the gel that you’d want to use for armoring tips, rebuilding side walls, and building extensions. It has a thick consistency and won’t self level or flow like the gels above do.
Comes in 6 classic colors and clear. I have and love Milky White which is perfect for armoring and reinforcing the free edge because it looks really natural!
Strong: This is an even thicker consistency thixotropic gel in a pot. This can be used for the same things as Medium Jelly Gel, but it’s made for extra long extensions since it’s so strong. I really like using it for repairs and square nails specifically!
Comes in 3 colors: light rose, light sand, and extreme white, and also clear!
Shop Jelly Gel on Nail Mart USA or Kinetics USA
Get my Kinetics Guide:
I put some useful info on my Kinetics Guide for you! It includes product links, cure times cheat sheet, and a guide for when to use which products. See it here!
This was so much info! I really hope you got a better understanding of the hard gels Kinetics has. If you have anymore questions, reply to this email and I’ll help you :)
The 30% off sale is on now until Sunday Sept 27th!
BYE! 💋