Spider gel is a stretchy, elastic gel that pulls into a fine thread when you touch it to the nail and draw it away, for webs, grids, straight lines and French outlines. M1 Nail & Beauty Supply stocks spider gel jars and sets from ONME, YHH, Vinimay and Mischeering, in solid, metallic, bright and glitter colours.
Types of spider gel
| Type | Best for | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Solid colour spider gel | Clean lines in black, white, metallics and bright colours. | ONME Spider Gel 5g, ONME Spider Gel Collection, YHH Spider Gel, YHH Spider Gel Collection, Mischeering Luminous Spider Gel 7ml |
| Glitter spider gel | Sparkling lines and webs in a single stroke. | Vinimay Platinum Black 5g, Vinimay Silver 5g, Vinimay Champagne 5g, Vinimay Gold 5g |
How to choose and use spider gel
- Work on a cured surface. YHH recommends pulling the lines over colour finished with a cured no-wipe top coat, or over a matte surface, so the threads grip.
- Use very little. A pinhead-sized bead pulls into a thread; a big blob will not stretch.
- Metallic lines. YHH marks its spider gel as no-wipe and able to take chrome powder, for metallic threads after curing; Vinimay's glitter jars sparkle without powder.
Related: Nail art gel, Chrome powder, Nail art tools, Gel top coat, All nail art
Spider gel FAQ
How do I use spider gel?
Pick up a pinhead-sized bead with a dotting tool or fine brush, touch it to the nail and pull away so the gel stretches into a thread, then lay it across the nail. Build the pattern line by line, cure, and seal with top coat.
Why does my spider gel not stretch into a thread?
Usually there is too much gel on the tool. Take a smaller bead, touch the nail, then pull away in one smooth, steady movement; if the thread snaps, pull a little more slowly. Keep the jar away from the lamp so the gel does not start to set.
Do spider gel lines need a top coat?
Yes. Cure the lines first, then seal them with a gel top coat so they do not catch or lift. Vinimay and YHH label their spider gels no-wipe, so you can apply top coat straight after curing without wiping.
Order online for in-store pickup at our Markham, Ontario store, usually ready in 2 to 4 hours, or have your order shipped anywhere in Canada.