Apres Gel-X

Apres Gel-X is the soft gel extension system most salons mean when a client asks for "gel x nails": a pre-shaped full-cover tip bonded to the natural nail with Extend Gel and cured under a lamp, with no monomer, no sculpting and far less filing than acrylic. C8 Nail Supply stocks the current Apres Gel-X Tips 2.0 line in both Natural and Sculpted profiles across almond, square, coffin, stiletto and round shapes, sold as 600-piece boxes and as refill bags so a busy station only re-buys the sizes it runs through. Specialty tip boxes include the Chaun Legend Sculpted Tapered Coffin X-Long 250-piece box. For the full system in one order, the Apres Gel-X Starter Kit and Apres Gel-X Nail Extension Kit pair tips with Extend Gel, Gel-X Prep 15ml and the Apres Omni Light for curing.

Gel-X sets are removed by soaking, not filing, so stock gel polish remover alongside them. Finish over the tip with DND gel polish or OPI gel nail polish, add a cat eye gel polish accent, seal with a gel top coat and cure under a UV LED nail lamp. Browse the wider Apres range and all soft gel tips from other brands.

Frequently Asked Questions — Apres Gel-X

What comes in an Apres Gel-X kit?

The Apres Gel-X Starter Kit and Nail Extension Kit combine Gel-X tips, Extend Gel for bonding, Gel-X Prep for dehydrating the nail plate and the Omni Light for curing. Check each kit page for the exact contents and tip shape included, since the manufacturer revises kit configurations.

What is the difference between Apres Natural and Sculpted tips?

Natural tips follow a flatter, more natural C-curve and apex and are the standard choice for everyday wear. Sculpted tips are pre-built with a stronger apex and curve, closer to a sculpted acrylic shape, for clients who want longer lengths or a more dramatic profile.

How long do Gel-X nails last?

A properly prepped and fully cured Gel-X set typically wears three to four weeks before a fill or removal. Lifting usually traces back to skipped prep, an under-cured Extend Gel layer or a tip that was not fully seated at the cuticle.

Does C8 Nail Supply sell Apres Gel-X wholesale?

Yes. C8 Nail Supply carries Apres Gel-X tips, kits and Extend Gel at retail and wholesale pricing for licensed nail technicians and salons, shipping nationwide from Garden Grove, California, with pickup available at our Garden Grove showroom.