Hard sculpting gel?

[Jo's Nails]

Hi,
I'm currently using Salon Services gel. I find it strong and doesn't lift and is durable, but it burns and causes my clients great discomfort even if I use thin layers.
I am looking for one step gel that I can sculpt, build, create length and shape, use as a natural nail overlay, which is strong and doesn't cause heat spikes and cause discomfort.
To basically use it for everything.
Any suggestions please?

 

[asteropi]

There is no way you can find a gel that does all that
First of all, 1 step gel means that you only have to use one product for base, sculpt and top, it doesn't mean that it's actually 1 step procedure.

Secondly, if you don't apply thinly you are going to get heat spikes no matter the gel. Heat spikes don't depend on the brand but on the exothermic reaction that's caused when curing the gel. If you apply more product then it's a greater exothermic reaction, hence the heat spikes. You should also be aware that the thinner and/or weaker the nail plate, the more likely it is for them to get heat spikes. So be very very careful with you prep.

Even if you do get 1-step gel, meaning you will only get one bottle of X gel that will usually be at double the price, you still need to apply thin coats to avoid the heat spikes and do multiple layers. If you are still interested in this I'd try Calgel/Izgel (same company different product, Izgel for the heavy handed) or Akzentz (Clear or Crystal Clear, different products again). Both these brands have 1-step gels (Akzentz has other systems too or you can get an Opti-Bond as a base , Calgel no) and are very good.

 

[Layla90]

For one of my clients she suffers really bad with heat spikes, I find quick bursts of lamp help tons, she does 5 seconds in the lamp and 5 seconds out the lamp 3 times, and then cure for the correct time works for her x