Nederlands
Français14-day, chip-resistant wear for those who do not want gel nails but still want to enjoy their beautiful hands and feet. Now you can top off your look with beautiful fingers and/or toes, right here in our salon!
Gel Polish is also called 'Gel Nail Polish' or 'Soak Off Gel'. Gel Polish combines the properties of a gel with those of a regular nail polish and comes in a great variety of colours. Your nails look on average two weeks fantastic (and sometimes longer, depending on how fast your own natural nails grow).
It does not peel, and it gives the nails some extra strength. Cracks and breaking are as good as eliminated. It is an ideal treatment for people who do not want extended artificial nails, but do want well-tended nails for a longer period of time than regular nail polish provides. Especially for women who have strong natural nails, gel polish is a no-brainer : the natural nail is protected, your nails have a mirror-like shine and are polished for 14 days.
All types of gel polish are applied in the same way: after application of a primer, first a base coat is applied, then a double high performance color coat and then a top coat for durable protection and a great shine.
In exactly the same way as a colour gel polish, a French Manicure with gel polish can be applied.
Each layer is hardened under a professional UV lamp in the same way as gel nails. The combination of these layers together has two positive consequences: a reasonable strengthening of your natural nails and a relatively long - 2 weeks - replacement of your regular nail polish.
Nagelstudio Beautiful Nails by Linde
What are the differences between Gel Polish, Gelish en Shellac?
Gel Polish - of which the best known are Gelish and Shellac - is a gel nail polish that has to be cured under a special UV/LED lamp.
What is Gel Polish?
Gel Polish is the collective name of the system. Several brands have Gel Polishes.
It's called 'Gel Polish' because it is indeed a gel that is cured with UV (such as gel nails) but is relatively easy to apply and has the structure of nail polish.
Gel polish provides you with long-lasting and perfectly coated nails (on average 14 days or more depending on the speed of growth of your natural nails).
What are Shellac & Gelish?
Shellac is the CND brand gel polish and has been voted the best gel polish in the world by nail professionals in the US on several occasions; the innovation of this gel polish is that it is hypo-allergenic and therefore greatly reduces the risk of a contact allergy to acrylates for people who are sensitive to it;
Gelish is the original gel polish, the disadvantage of this gel polish is that an acrylic allergy is possible.
Nail salon Beautiful Nails by Linde
We only use CND Shellac for our gel polish treatments
Did you know that CND gel polish has won awards for years as the best gel polish and is also the official gel polish of an airline?
CND Shellac 'Wildfire' has been the official colour of the Cabin Crew of airline Virgin Atlantic since 2011. This siren-red gel polish colour perfectly matches the Virgin Atlantic logo and uniforms.
More info
CND Shellac has won many awards over the years in the Readers Choice Awards of the American Nail Pro Magazine in different gel polish categories.
Nail Pro awards
The influential Nail Magazine awards the best nail products, including gel polish products, every year after surveying American nail technicians. CND Shellac is a constant in these awards.
Nail Magazine awards
Also Meghan Markle chose CND Shellac to style her bridal nails. The Duchess of Sussex stepped into the wedding boat with Prince Harry in May 2018 and chose CND Shellac for her bridal manicure and pedicure.
Enlarge picture
For her iconic Super Bowl appearance, Rihanna was all dressed up in red, wearing a jumpsuit and bustier by Loewe and a jacket by Alaia. For her nails, the artist also chose a bold red shade with a mirror-like shine. "We wanted the nails to pop, so we went for CND's Devil Red Shellac, which is the perfect true red color that really complements her shade"
Video
Nail trends come and go, but one thing will always be a favorite and that is a beautiful nude nail styling. Actress Zendaya - known from Spiderman, Dune & Euphoria, among others - was spotted with nude nails of which her nail stylist Marina Dobyk revealed that she used the CND Shellac Gel Polish color "Backyard Nuptials. Dobic shared a short video of Z's new nails on Instagram.
VideoWhy gel polish?
On average, gel polish will keep a good two weeks on your hands. Count up to a month when you choose gel polish on your toes. Would you prefer more strengthening for fragile nails and/or a longer durability? Then opt for a gel manicure.
Also for your toenails, gel polish is certainly an attractive and durable solution. Gel Polish is scratch resistant and - because toenails grow slower than the nails of your hands - gel polish will last a lot longer on your toes.
Something else that sets CND Shellac apart from other gel nail polish brands is that it is free of certain potentially harmful substances, including formaldehyde. It also does not contain toluene or dibutyl phthalate (DBP) and is not tested on animals.
An advantage of gel polish (just like gel nails) is that your nails look and feel natural. This is because the gel polish is applied in thin layers, so the nail can bend easily and is flexible! This in contrast to acrylic!
Questions about gel polish?
Should you have any further questions about gel nails and/or gel polish, you can always consult our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ). Of course, you can contact us at any time without any obligation or pass by our salon.
Gel polish comes in many colours, as do gel nails. Also a French manicure is possible. We update our colours regularly and you can always have a look at the range of gel polish colours in our nail studio in Leuven.
We use Shellac by CND, not only because this brand has a very strong reputation (repeatedly voted best gel polish by NAILS magazine), but also because this gel polish is the only one that is hypoallergenic ('7-free').
Gel Polish nails are interesting for people who are not allowed to have gel nails applied because of their profession, but who want to have beautiful, shiny and (somewhat) strengthened nails for about two weeks.
Extensive experience
Our nail salon is specialized in the application and embellishment of artificial nails since 2004.
Conveniently located
Our nail salon is located between the Bondgenotenlaan and the Diestsestraat in the centre of Leuven.
Accredited
Beautiful Nails by Linde is an accredited nail salon by the Belgian Beauty Federation.
Beautiful Nails by Linde
Questions?
Don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions regarding Gel Polish, Shellac or any other treatment. For appointments you can always reach us on 016 / 23 85 78.
Highly recommended! I received a gift certificate to have gel polish applied to my nails and was very pleased with the result: beautiful and manicured nails, with still a natural look. Several people complimented me on my nails and asked where I had this done. In addition, Linde is also very friendly and explains very well the first time what she does with your nails.
Stellar nail salon! Always beautiful nails and a nice atmosphere and chat as icing on the cake! Went here once for my wedding (after some bad experiences in other nail salons) and I have kept coming here because of the quality work!
SUPER salon! Linde is a lady who takes care of your nails with a lot of passion and with a lot of love, she is also always very cheerful and the nice chat you get for free! My nails are always tip top and I always look forward to my next appointment. She also gives very good explanations on everything she does and also gives a lot of tips on how to maintain your nails. In short: the best salon in Leuven and surroundings!
Very satisfied! Linde works quickly, hygienically, painlessly and gives excellent color advice. For the first time in my life I have long, manicured and shiny nails! The pleasant chat you get for free!
Linde is not only a super nice company but also a very professional nail technician. I love coming from Antwerp again and again for her good quality and top service! She is also a very spontaneous person, that makes me feel very comfortable. Definitely highly recommended!
Address
Louis Melsensstraat 33000 Leuven
Google Maps
BBF accredited
We are accredited by theBelgian Beauty Federation
What is this?
Appointment possibilities
Monday | 10:00 - 18:00Wed - Fri | 10:00 - 18:00
Saturday | 10:00 - 17:00
Those looking for a all-round beauty salon of high quality have come to the right place at 3 Louis Melsensstraat.
3 addresses for perfect nails
Lifestyle Magazine Belmodo
Very passionate and extremely experienced using only top of the line products. We are totally in Nail Heaven.
Best Nail salons Flandres
Nagelstudio Info
You can read all the press articles about our nail salon in our press section.
Comparison Gel Nails - Gel Polish
| Gel Nails | Gel Polish | |
|---|---|---|
| Durability | 3-4 weeks | 2 weeks |
| Reinforcement Nails | ||
| Extension nails possible | Yes | No |
| Anti-allergic | Optional | Yes |
| Odorless | Yes | Yes |
Get your nails done the right way!
Long-lasting, super-glossy manicure
Benefits of Gel Polish with Beautiful Nails
- Wide choice of colours
- 14-day, chip-resistant wear
- We only work with CND Shellac
- For hands and feet
- Strengthens your nails
- Mini manicure included
Perfect Nails
Beautiful Nails is the premier destination for nail services in the heart of Leuven. We have many years of experience under us and take great pride in doing the best job.
Appointment options
- Monday: 10AM to 06PM
- Tuesday: Closed
- Wed-Fri: 10AM to 06PM
- Saturday: 10AM to 05PM
- Sunday: Closed
Popular Gel Polish colours
GLITTER
CND Garnet Glamour
Glitter Gel Polish
GLITTER
CND Dark Diamonds
Glitter Gel Polish
CND Blush Teddy
Regular Gel Polish
CND Wildfire
Regular Gel Polish
Shellac nails are long-lasting. They’ll last anywhere from 10 to 14 days (better than any traditional manicure). The CND Shellac system will deliver 14 days of high-performance, high-shine, trouble-free wear.
CND Shellac has won the Readers Choice Award of NAILS Magazine in the category 'Favorite Gel-Polish' for several years. Every year, NAILS Magazine calls on all nail professionals to vote for their favourite products and this election is widely regarded as the benchmark in the beauty world for which brands and products are the best.
CND Shellac can be applied to the nails of your hands as well as to your toenails in the same way and with the same colours. The result of a shellac treatment for your toenails are strong, coloured and shiny toenails that stay beautiful for up to a month.
Due to its hybrid technology, Shellac is hypoallergenic and does not contain any harmful substances such as formaldehyde, toluene or dibutyl phthalate. Formaldehyde, for example, is a substance that is used in reinforcing nail polishes. The fabric extracts the moisture from the nails and makes them firmer. But long-term use is disastrous! As these products are not found in CND Shellac, this brand of gel polish is also suitable for sensitive persons.
Beautiful Nails Leuven always has a wide range of gel polish colours available in our studio and we also vary our colours several times a year to keep up with the nail looks per season! The number of colours has expanded considerably over the years and every season we follow the new trends that can be spotted on the catwalk, among other things.
Just like a French Manicure with gel : After applying a base coat, we apply a thin white border (also called the 'French Smile' line) to the tip of your nails.
One of the nail-looks you always come up with in a classy way is 'nude nails'. Nude nails stand with every outfit and are timeless, chic and sophisticated.
Nowadays, it is a trend to have the nails of your toes coloured beautifully and to have them reinforced with gel polish. That's how you go into summer! As toenails grow slow, you can also enjoy the gel polish for a long time.
Frequently asked questions about gel polish
Here are some of the most frequently asked questions regarding gel polish.
Is there a difference between Shellac and gel polish?
Many people wonder what the difference is between Gel Polish and Shellac. Shellac is the brand name that may only be used by the producer 'Creative Nail Design (CND)'. So Shellac is the Gel Polish that is manufactured by CND.
Why do you choose this gel polish?
Fisrt of all because Shellac has been chosen as the best gel polish in the US several times and is made by a global, well known producer.
Secondly because Shellac '7-free' and hypo-allergenic and is therefore extremely suitable for sensitive individuals.
When better to opt for gel nails?
In the following cases it is better to opt for gel nails instead of gel polish:
- Fragile nails
- Very short nails
- Nail Biters
- Reinforcement of the nail is required
- Extension is required
- Longer durability is desired
We aim for quality!
Beautiful Nails uses only the best gel polish products on the - professional - market!
