Your Complete Guide to the Light Elegance Gel Family Map

Choosing the right gel system can feel overwhelming, especially when there are so many innovative options available from Light Elegance. That’s exactly why we created the Light Elegance Gel Family Map: a simple, visual guide that walks you through every step of selecting the perfect products for your salon and your clients.

Whether you’re building strength, adding flexible overlays, or creating dazzling nail art, this map helps you understand how each LE system works, and how they all fit together. Let’s break it down.

Step 1: Do You Want to Use Builder Gel?

Builder gels add structure and help strengthen the natural nail. They’re perfect for creating overlays, extensions, or simply giving clients longer‑lasting wear.

Yes: Head down the builder gel path to find the formula and application method that suits your style.
No: Skip straight to P+ Gel Polish for a simple, soak‑off system with rich color and sparkle.

Step 2: Do You Want a Soak‑Off Builder?

If you answered “Yes” to builder gel, the next question is all about removal.

Yes, I want soak‑off removal: Choose JimmyGel, our soak‑off builder in a bottle. It’s easy to remove, flexible, and ideal for active to medium‑length overlays.
- Pair it with P+ Gel Polish for stunning color that also soaks off easily.
- Pro Tip: Use P+ QDbase under JimmyGel to make removal even faster!
No, I prefer file‑off removal: Your next choice is application style.

Step 3: Bottle or Pot?

For file‑off builder gels, it’s all about how you like to work:

Bottle: Stick with JimmyGel for a smooth, brush‑on builder that offers strength with speed.
Pot: Go with Lexy Line, our hard gel builder loved for its customizable viscosity and unbeatable durability, perfect for long extensions and clients tough on their nails.

Step 4: Add Color and Glitter

Once your structure is set, it’s time to make it beautiful. Both JimmyGel and Lexy Line pair perfectly with:

ButterCream Hard Color Gels for rich, creamy coverage and nail art
LE Glitter Gels for sparkling, long‑lasting decoration

If you’re working with P+ Gel Polish, you can apply it over P+ QDbase, JimmyGel, or Lexy Line for extra versatility. Just remember: ButterCream and Glitter Gels must be applied over a structured nail.

Why the LE Gel Family Map Works

This map isn’t just a chart — it’s a tool to help you:

Quickly identify which LE system fits your services
Understand the difference between soak‑off and file‑off gels
Choose the right colors, glitters, and top coats for your foundation
Build client trust by offering the best product for their lifestyle and nail goals

💡 Final Tip: Every Light Elegance gel is HEMA Monomer Free and made in the USA so whichever path you choose, you can create without compromise!

If you're new to LE, check out our "New to LE? Start Here" page dedicated to helping nail pros discover all that LE has to offer and get in-depth knowledge about each of our product lines!