Aprés Gel-X® is the world's first soft gel nail extension system– a lightweight, more natural alternative to acrylic nails.

Soft gel involves covering nails with gel tips and gel adhesive for a new length and shape. Rita Pinto, the salon’s founder, said she routinely buys 35 $30 boxes of 600 tips and a $40 30 ...

But due to the give and flexibility of its formula, soft gel cannot make lengthy extensions.” How do you apply gel nails? First, your nail should be cleaned and prepped.

Martinez says soft gel nail polish—which is brushed onto the nail like traditional nail polish—is perfect for creating shorter, natural-looking nails.

If you'd rather skip out on applying tips, you can always work with your natural nails and instead opt for the Red Carpet Manicure Essential Starter Kit ($50) or the Gel Polish Pro Kit ($70).

What exactly are Gel-X nails? Whether you've heard the name or not, you’ve likely seen the innovative extensions on your favorite celebs without even noticing.

September is firmly placed as “the in-between” time, and we've got the perfect manicures to bridge this seasonal gap. Experiment by trying one of these 20 gel manicures that play with different sheens ...