Cre8tion Soft Gel Tips Guide: Shapes, Lengths, Box Counts and What You Need
By Edmond Lin, M1 Nail & Beauty Supply, Markham, Ontario. Last updated 8 October 2026. Product details are taken from Cre8tion's published product listings.
Cre8tion Soft Gel Tips are pre-shaped, full-cover nail tips made of soft gel. They come in five shapes (Almond, Square, Coffin, Stiletto and Round), each box holds 14 sizes, and a standard box has 602 tips. The tips are bonded to the natural nail with an adhesive gel under a UV/LED lamp. Cre8tion states that a set applied with its adhesive gel can give 4+ weeks of wear, and the tips soak off in acetone.
In this guide
Shapes, lengths and tips per box
| Shape | Lengths M1 stocks | Sizes per box | Tips per box |
|---|---|---|---|
| Almond | Extra Short, Short, Medium, Long | 14 | 602 |
| Square | Extra Short, Short, Medium, Long, Extra Long, XX-Long | 14 | 602 (420 in Extra Long and XX-Long) |
| Coffin | Extra Short, Short, Medium, Long, Extra Long, XX-Long | 14 | 602 (420 in Extra Long and XX-Long) |
| Stiletto | Short, Medium, Long, Extra Long, XX-Long | 14 | 602 (420 in Extra Long and XX-Long) |
| Round | Short, Medium, Long | 14 | 602 |
Each length is its own box. The longest two lengths have fewer tips per box (420 instead of 602) because the tips are larger. Live stock for each length is on the product page.
Which shape and length should you stock first?
- Not sure which shapes your clients will ask for: start with the Trial Box. It has 112 tips in assorted shapes, in Short or Medium length.
- Everyday natural-looking sets:Almond or Round in Short or Medium.
- Straight-walled or tapered looks, and extra length:Square and Coffin go from Extra Short to XX-Long.
- Pointed, dramatic sets:Stiletto, from Short to XX-Long.
What you need for a soft gel tip set
| Step | Product | What it does |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Prep | Nail Prep PH Bond | Cre8tion says it preps the natural nail to promote adhesion, and to apply it first, before base or primer |
| 2. Prime | Tip Extension Primer | Gives maximum adhesion between the soft gel tip and the natural nail |
| 3. Bond | Soft Tip Gel | Low-heat adhesive gel that bonds the tip to the nail; cures under a UV/LED lamp |
| 4. Cure | Cordless Touch LED Lamp 3W and 9W | Compact cordless LED lamps with touch on/off, made for spot-curing one nail at a time |
| 5. Finish | Extension Gel Top Coat | Finishing layer for extension and builder gel sets; seals with a clear, glossy finish |
This is the same line-up Cre8tion packs in its own Soft Tip kits: tips, PH Bond, Tip Extension Primer, soft tip gel, Extension Gel Top, files and a buffer, with a mini touch lamp in the larger kit.
How a set goes on, in order
- Prep the natural nail: push back the cuticle, shape the free edge, lightly buff the surface and remove the dust.
- Apply Nail Prep PH Bond to the clean nail.
- Pick the tip size that fits each nail bed from the 14 sizes in the box. Lightly file the underside of the tip and apply one coat of Tip Extension Primer, as Cre8tion directs.
- Apply Soft Tip Gel, press the tip on from the cuticle toward the free edge, and cure. A 3 W or 9 W touch lamp holds one nail while it sets.
- Shape the tip with a Harbor Bridge Zebra 80/80 if needed, add gel colour if you want it, and seal with Extension Gel Top Coat.
Cure times depend on the lamp and the gel, so follow the times on the bottle and your lamp. To remove a set, file through the top coat and soak in acetone.
Soft gel tips vs Cre8tion Natural False Tips
They are different products. Soft gel tips cover the whole nail and are bonded with adhesive gel under a lamp. Natural False Tips are sold by single size, 50 tips to a bag, in sizes 00 to 10, so you can restock only the sizes you run out of.
Questions nail techs ask
How many sizes are in a box of Cre8tion soft gel tips?
Every box has 14 sizes. A standard box holds 602 tips; the Extra Long and XX-Long boxes hold 420.
How long do Cre8tion soft gel tips last?
Cre8tion states that its soft gel tips applied with its adhesive gel can give 4+ weeks of wear.
How do you remove Cre8tion soft gel tips?
They are made of soft gel and soak off in acetone. File through the top coat first so the acetone can reach the tip.
What gel do you use to apply Cre8tion soft gel tips?
Cre8tion Soft Tip Gel, a low-heat adhesive gel that cures under a UV/LED lamp. Cre8tion pairs it with Tip Extension Primer for adhesion.
Where can I buy Cre8tion soft gel tips in Canada?
M1 Nail & Beauty Supply stocks all five shapes in Markham, Ontario, with in-store pickup and shipping across Canada. See the full Cre8tion range.
Every Cre8tion soft gel tip, gel, primer and lamp M1 has in stock.
Shop Cre8tionBox counts, sizes, wear time and product descriptions are Cre8tion's own, taken from cre8tionproducts.com in October 2026. The application order follows the contents of Cre8tion's Soft Tip kits and its general nail preparation guide.
