If you're new to doing your nails at home, it can be overwhelming to figure out which products you need and how to use them. That's why we’ve made it our mission to make it easy and safe for you to get started. Here’s a brief introduction. If you'd prefer a video presentation, click here.

Gel Polish gives a beautiful color and shine to your nails and lasts up to three weeks. It’s best described as a hybrid between classic nail polish and gel, which needs to cure under UV light to dry. When you apply Gel Polish, your nail gains some extra strength from our special Hard Base Coat included in the package.

Rubber Base provides reinforcement for natural nails. It can be used as a strengthening base under Gel Polish color or used alone for a beautiful, natural reinforcement. The consistency is quite fluid and needs to be "glided" onto the nail quickly. It comes in a bottle, making application easy and simple.

Builder Gel is perfect for both strengthening and extending your natural nails, where the nail is built from scratch with either forms or classic tips. It can be used as a strengthening base under Gel Polish color or applied as a standalone natural strengthening treatment. Builder Gel comes in a pot and has a thick consistency. It needs to be "flowed" onto the nail with an Oval Brush, and it's important to build a proper nail shape with an apex and strength points.

Polygel is ideal for reinforcing the natural nail or for creating extensions with either classic tips or forms. Its unique, firm consistency, similar to soft modeling clay, prevents gel from running during application.

The new Soft Gel Press On Tips from The Gel Collection are the newest and easiest tips for creating nail extensions. They are made of real gel, pre-cured in the perfect shape, and last for 3-4 weeks. They are also very gentle on your nails, as they can easily be removed using Fast Acetone Remover.

We’ve created a guide to make it easy for you to choose. If you need further assistance, feel free to write to us or call us at +45 32 67 17 17.

We completely understand if you're feeling unsure. Doing nails is a whole new world with many wonderful possibilities. We almost always recommend our Gel Polish Starter Kit if you're in doubt. You can always upgrade later with an add-on pack for Builder Gel, for example.

Luckily, we’ve made it quite simple for you. If you purchase a Gel Polish Starter Kit (or another one) and later want to try something like Polygel, Press On, or something else, you can buy an add-on pack. Our add-on packs include all the products you might be "missing" by not having chosen the starter kit for that specific product. You can find all our add-on packs here.

If you need further guidance, feel free to write to us or call at +45 32 67 17 17.

The only thing we haven’t included in the starter kit is one or more beautiful colors. All our colors are gorgeous (at least we think so 🙈), but everyone has their own preferences. So, you'll need to explore and choose your favorite. However, we've selected some of the most popular ones for you below:

- Baby Pink
- White
- Blushing Nude
- Jam

Alternatively, we recommend our Glazed Donut Kit, which gives a stunning and trendy effect.

At The Gel Collection, we are committed to ensuring you have a great experience with your nail products, and we work incredibly hard to deliver the best experience on the market. That's why we’ve developed our learning universe, which will provide you with all the knowledge you need to create beautiful and long-lasting nails at home – effortlessly.

In addition to our learning universe, we are always available to help. You can contact us here.

You can also collaborate with other new and experienced nail enthusiasts. We have our own community that you can join, completely free. You can sign up for the group here.

Prep stands for the first letters of the English word "preparation." In the world of nails, prep means preparing the nail for a nail product. During prep, all dead skin cells, cuticles, and natural oils are removed from the nails, leaving them clean and dry, ready for the products to be applied. If prep isn't done correctly, the nail products will definitely lift, crack, or completely fall off because the product won’t adhere properly to the nail. Prep is, therefore, one of the most important steps in nail art. In fact, you could say it is crucial for ensuring long-lasting nails. The best advice is to be thorough when performing prep.

You can read more and watch how it's done in our learning universe right here.

Our 21FREE series from The Gel Collection is designed with a focus on gentleness for your nails. This includes when it comes to removal. All products can be removed using the "soak-off" method, meaning the product can be dissolved and doesn’t need to be filed off. This protects the nails from potential damage during the removal process.

But does your product even need to be removed?

If you’re using our products such as Builder Gel, Liquid Builder Gel, Rubber Base, or Polygel, you can simply refill the product on your grown-out nail. Your nail doesn’t need to "breathe" or take a break from our products. In fact, there’s a greater chance of causing damage by removing and reapplying the product than by just doing a refill.

In our learning universe, you can find a guide on how to perform a refill, so you’ll know exactly how to do it. Click here to see.

If you only have Gel Polish on your nails, refilling is not an option. You can find out how to remove it here.

TIP: If you’re using our Soft Gel Press On Tips, you can also refill them. All it takes is using our Polygel instead of Gel Glue when applying the tips.