Gelish, from Nail Alliance, is one of the original soak-off gel polish systems, and its essentials are numbered steps around the colour: prep, base, top and oil. M1 Nail & Beauty Supply stocks the Gelish essentials in Markham, Ontario, for pickup or shipping across Canada.
Gelish essentials at M1
| Product | Where it goes | Type |
|---|---|---|
| pH Bond Nail Prep | Step 1: dehydrate | Nail dehydrator |
| ProBond Acid-Free Nail Primer | Step 2: prime (hard gel and acrylic) | Acid-free nail primer |
| Foundation Base Gel | Step 2: base gel (gel polish) | Soak-off base gel |
| Top It Off Sealer Gel | Step 4: seal | Soak-off gel top coat (wipe type) |
| Nourish Cuticle Oil | Finish: cuticle oil | Cuticle oil |
The order of a Gelish manicure
pH Bond dehydrates the nail. Foundation is the thin base gel that bonds colour to the nail. After the colour coats, Top It Off seals them with a high shine, and Nourish cuticle oil finishes the service. For hard gel and acrylic, ProBond acid-free primer goes on after pH Bond instead of Foundation. Browse all nail preps, gel base coats and gel top coats.
Questions salons ask
How long does Foundation cure? Gelish gives 5 seconds in its 18G LED light, 10 seconds in an LED light, or 30 seconds in a UV light.
Is Top It Off a no-wipe top coat? No. Gelish says to cleanse the nail with nail surface cleanser and a lint-free wipe after curing.
What is the difference between pH Bond and ProBond? pH Bond is a dehydrator that removes surface oils. ProBond is an acid-free primer that promotes adhesion of acrylics and gels; it is used after pH Bond.