Formulas for Success

Embrace your inner alchemist with Light Elegance, as global education director,

THE ART OF THE MIX

Ah, the never-ending quest for the perfect shade. Nail technicians, we’ve all been there: staring at a wall of gel colours, desperately searching for the elusive hue that will make our client’s eyes light up. Traditional gel polish offers a vast colour spectrum, allowing for seemingly endless shade choices. However, builder gel in a bottle lines, while incredibly versatile, typically don’t boast the same extensive, vibrant colour range. Until now.

What if I told you that the secret weapon goes beyond buying every Light Elegance shade of JimmyGel? What if the magic lies in the power of mixing? Now, before you envision a chaotic scene reminiscent of a toddler’s art project (glitter everywhere!), fear not. At Light Elegance, we take pride in formulating our products in-house, ensuring the highest quality and – here’s the key part: compatibility. This means you can find your inner alchemist and confidently mix your JimmyGels to create one-of-a-kind colours for clients.

Back when I used to work in Hollywood (yes, there was a time before my role at Light Elegance), I used to be a bit of a mixing magician. Armed with a set of empty bottles, I’d concoct custom polishes for celebrity shoots, ensuring the perfect colour for fussy art directors. But I was using air-dry polishes, which have a low risk of unpredictable reactions. With today’s complex gel formulations, mixing across brands can be a recipe for an allergy-causing disaster – and a huge curing no-no. However, when it comes to Light

Elegance products, you can safely mix JimmyGel with other JimmyGel shades or with P+ Gel Polish, and even mix it with gel paints to achieve a personalised hue.

Think of it as an investment in versatility. Imagine a client requests a specific colour or skin-matching shade you don’t have in your collection. Instead of scrambling or resorting to a hue that’s less than ideal, you can whip out your palette and create a custom masterpiece right before their eyes. Talk about building client loyalty!

“With Light Elegance, the perfect colour is just a few drops and a dash of creativity away.”

The ability to customise colours on the fly speaks volumes about your skills and commitment to client satisfaction. Plus, with the global economy throwing curveballs left and right, who wouldn’t appreciate the opportunity to save money by maximising their existing product arsenal?

So, the next time you find yourself yearning for a shade that eludes your grasp, remember – you have the power to create it! With Light Elegance, the perfect colour is just a few drops and a dash of creativity away. Now, go forth and mix your way to mani and pedi magic!

Until next time, let’s keep the colour conversation going. Share your custom JimmyGel creations with us on social media and in our Facebook group: #NewToLE.

Elaine Watson

Global education director, Light Elegance For more information on Light Elegance, visit www.lightelegance.com / www.lightelegance.co.uk/lightelegancenailsuk @lightelegance.uk @LightEleganceHQ & @LightEleganceUK