Hello everyone!
Today I want to talk about a new product and a new technique: polygel and polyform (or dual form).
We will see its features and if indeed it is a more practical and faster solution to the reconstruction with the nail form / tip.
What is it
Polygel or acrigel is a hybrid product, like gel polishes. It has characteristics of the gel but also of acrylic. It is modeled with a brush soaked in solution ,like acrylic ,but it cures in a lamp like a gel.

It is a very innovative product which in recent times has gained popularity.
In particular thanks to its use with polyforms.
Use with nail form
This product can be used without problems to create a structure with nail form . The rules of the structure will always be the same. I suggest to use it especially during the summer, period in which gel is more likely to leak and make the job less easy.
You can have the comforts of acrylic that is more solid and dense to work, but without being in a hurry for the product to polymerize in the air.
Use with polyform
Browsing on instagram I often find advertising about this new technique that involves the use of acrigel.
In practice you need to apply the product inside these concave tip and then simply apply them on the nail , polymerize and the work is done.
Or at least through videos they make it seem so easy and fast.
I also understand that those who produce these kits must sell as much as possible and advertise themselves, so I also understand why, through promotional videos, it seems more easy and accessible.
People will be convinced to try and buy the kit.
I leave a link of a post from a girl showing the use of dual forms, but if you search on YouTube you will find many tutorial.
But now I will explain my point of view, on this new technique.
Choice of polyform
Very important in any reconstruction is the choice of the right tip, nail form adaptation, in order to create the most natural and solid result possible .
It is not said that in all those prefabricated forms that they will sell us, there will be one suitable for us.

For example, by choosing a dual form that is too large, the product may deposit on the skin, creating lifts.
If it were too small, it would not include the whole portion of the nail well, weakening the structure.
I also remember that nail products must come into contact with the skin as little as possible, since they are highly allergenic.
Structure
Since this is a treatment that is designed to be easy and fast and which can be done at home , the creation of apex is not contemplated.
Once the polyform is attacked, polymerized and removed, the nail is ready. No Apex.
So how can it hold up such a structure?
It could last for luck, but there are more chances of reconstruction’s fragility.
Refill
You can imagine, however, that you managed to create a structure and that it lasted 3 weeks.
At this point how do we proceed to the regrow nail?
It is impossible not to make the refill, but those who buy these kits, I don’t think they thought of the possibility of having to fill the new portion of nail.
Watching the promotional videos, the time of filling the regrowth is not shown, so future customers will remain unaware of what to do.
I also believe that among all the procedures in the world of nail techs, the refill is the most important one that without a minimum of information cannot be performed.
So considering these points, I believe it is clear that acrigel as a product is excellent and versatile, but the use of polyforms is not recommended.
In my opinion it is all a misleading advertising.
Obviously as I have always said, in my articles I express my thoughts and if someone has found this method good, I am nobody to deny his words.
In this job everyone finds her favorite material and technique, and it is not said that a product is used by all nail technicians.
That said, I hope you enjoyed my article and I hope I have made you aware of this new technique.
If you liked the article, share it with whomever you want and see you soon!
SOFIA
