Paola Ponce Nails I’ve been so set on hard gels and I had such a bad experience using soft gels in school that it hadn’t even crossed my mind until I found your channel a little while back.
I have 2 kokoist color pots, and love them, but this is my first time hearing of the other two brands. Looking forward to seeing more videos which show their look opacity and perfomance.
This was right on time. Was looking for a way to do my own nails at home. Then started researching vegan or healthier nail options and chanced on to Japanese Gels. Now you have me considering learning how to do this professionally. Thanks.
love this video! i'm definitely going to try out leaf gel and possibly kokoist but i wish you could talk about presto gel too one day if you do ever give it a try!
I like Presto, but I’ve never taken any formal training with them, and so I’ve never used Presto consistently. I do not like to trial and error my way through products.
Paola Ponce Nails wow thanks for that info!! i imagine youre quite close with these brands so i was curious with this omission since so many people in my area use them! i totally value your opinion
Thank you so much for this video, I’ve been looking into Japanese gels and I couldn’t really determine the differences in each brand or what some of the naming conventions meant. Very informative!
Thank you for posting! The first salon I worked at used Kokoist and I've been wanting to try out other JGs but up until now didnt have any info to go off of
love your videos so much!! got my nails done in tokyo back in January and it was the best manicure of my life!! it stayed on for over 6 weeks with no lifting and probs would have stayed on longer if i didn’t get them removed
They are different. Light elegance is good, but use it with other hard gel systems, not Japanese gel nail systems (they are soft gel). Madam glam is a soft gel, but I would not recommend mixing it with Jap Gel.
very informative video. I'im just starting out using builder gels and truly enjoying it. I just purchased A very small pot of a base and soak off by kokoist. it sounds like leafgel may be a little more user friendly to a DIY gel newbie!!
Another great video, Paola! Have yet to try Vetro but I love Kokoist and leafgel. I really enjoy leafgel sculpture gel, it's been my favorite consistency of all for that type of product across different brands.
I've been using Kokoist, and am now waiting on my Leafgel order. Now it's time to search out some Vetro, I really want to try out their brushes! Thanks for all of the information on these brands.
You mean colors? Usually Japanese gels are pigmented to be for art. If you mean line work. Use vetro's "star" system and 3 OR 4 'star' texture is great for art. 2 stars are good for ombres.
Thank you for posting this! I’ve been using kokoist and love it, but it appears I’m allergic to it (my cuticles get puffy and itchy for days any time I use it), so I was hoping to find something similar that I can use 👍🏻
Hi I love love love your videos! I’m just starting out trying to do my own gel extensions for the first time. Is there a uv/led lamp you can recommend?
Thank you for this good video of all the comparisons! It's hard to know what is what and if they are comparable. I love the one and only leafgel color I have which is a grey. Lol it's so opaque and really only need 1 coat!
I kind of regret to bought a full set of kokoist before watching this video..Leafgel may sound a bit better for me as a beginner...But kokoist is more affordable comparing to the other two brands...Anyway Kokoist should be a good choice too right?!
Hi! I have been wanting to try leafgel colour pots! Is it possible you can do a video of some swatches with the colour and glitter pots? Love your videos btw!
If I was a beginner at Jap gels, and had to choose one brand for ALL of my prod needs..... Leafgel, second Vetro, 3rd Koko. Just me personally, though!! Consider shipping costs too. Mixing and matching among these brands is ok, but NOT in the beginning. Explore clear gels from one brand first before moving to the next. Later down the line you can mix use of gels. Also if you continue using Light Elegance and YN I would only invest in colors and use them over your overlays. Do not mix your Jap gel clear gels with hard gels. Not compatible.
A little research because of my niece asked turned a little overboard and now im so confused lol. I want to buy something I can use on my nails and my nieces without destroying them. (So far I've kept her at bay by doing gel polish to get to not pick and grow them out). I have soft nails that I can grow but they don't last, they always break. Gel in the past didnt last and always lifted then I pick at them, maybe my nails are too soft?? Anyway I want to try kokoist or leafgel but don't know which is best for me and maybe my niece if she asks for some type of tip. :(
Great video! I wish I had watched this before last week (I know it was just published today). I am a hobbyist, so I just do my own nails, and I used a variety of soft gel products and really wanted to try japanese gels after seeing your videos. I bought Kokoist Platinum Bond Duo thinking it would help my manicure last longer, but according to this video it might not be the best for long lasting nails, correct? Right now I have a soft gel mani that I did almost 2 weeks ago with cheap gels, and I have no lifting or chipping. Was this kokoist product a good purchase? I usually like my manicure to last 2 to 3 weeks :) thank you! Edit to add: I have not tried the kokoist product yet, as I received it a few days ago.
There are 2 products. Platinum Bond II and Platinum Bond Duo. Bond II is the thin one. If you already bought it, no prob just apply 2 layers. Bond Duo is the thicker one.
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You make learning about japanese gel the best, love all of you videos
Thanks Gabrielle.
thank you so much for making these videos. as a person trying to create a salon, product advantages are really critical to know
You are the only person I know doing in depth reviews of JG Brands & how to properly apply. I just love your channel
Thank you so much. I'll explore a bit more brands in due time.
Love the videos, I'm a day beginner and I love how in-depth and informative these are! Thank you!!!
Ok...you have convinced me to try Japanese gels!
Can't believe you haven't!
Paola Ponce Nails I’ve been so set on hard gels and I had such a bad experience using soft gels in school that it hadn’t even crossed my mind until I found your channel a little while back.
I have 2 kokoist color pots, and love them, but this is my first time hearing of the other two brands. Looking forward to seeing more videos which show their look opacity and perfomance.
noted.
I’ve only tried kokoist, but looking forward to trying leafgel!
good choices.
I'm getting my nails done at a salon - which is better for my brittle nails --- kokoist, cal, leaf or paragel?
All good! I wonder which base gel they will use on you? That’s important to know.
This was right on time. Was looking for a way to do my own nails at home. Then started researching vegan or healthier nail options and chanced on to Japanese Gels. Now you have me considering learning how to do this professionally. Thanks.
We all start DIY!
so informative! your channel is the reason i’m switching to gels!!
Yay! Welcome to the gel side! Make sure to watch the free class in the description box 😍
Only tried Kokoist from watching The Nail Hub, looking forward to trying these other guys in future : )
Thank you for this video. I am just starting as a nail tech you gave me so many answers.
Glad it was helpful!
love this video! i'm definitely going to try out leaf gel and possibly kokoist but i wish you could talk about presto gel too one day if you do ever give it a try!
I like Presto, but I’ve never taken any formal training with them, and so I’ve never used Presto consistently.
I do not like to trial and error my way through products.
I often buy their bits though! Recommend those!
Paola Ponce Nails wow thanks for that info!! i imagine youre quite close with these brands so i was curious with this omission since so many people in my area use them! i totally value your opinion
Always informative. Currently loving kokoist
More to come!
Thank you so much for this video, I’ve been looking into Japanese gels and I couldn’t really determine the differences in each brand or what some of the naming conventions meant. Very informative!
Thanks for watching Angela!
Thank you for the video. Always wondered how Kokoist stacked up against Vetro and Leafgel.
Glad I could help
Well done comparison video!
Thank you for posting! The first salon I worked at used Kokoist and I've been wanting to try out other JGs but up until now didnt have any info to go off of
Glad I could help!
Ive been waiting for a video like this with these brands in particular, thank you thank you!!!
yea!
Always informative! Love love love
So glad!
Love the details given on products. Thanks
Love watching your videos they are so informative thank you
Glad you like them!
love your videos so much!! got my nails done in tokyo back in January and it was the best manicure of my life!! it stayed on for over 6 weeks with no lifting and probs would have stayed on longer if i didn’t get them removed
Yup! Sounds like Japanese gel :)
Love a good comparison video! I haven’t tried these but I’d love to. Cheers!
Thanks for watching!
Great info and solid tips
Thank you for this guide. 😀
Sure! Thanks for downloading.
i loved this video! very educational
Thanks!
Love your videos :) There isn't a ton of information on these brands out there and I really appreciate all the details. Thank you!
You are so welcome!
Loved this video so informative! There hasn't been much on this topic so glad someone is making videos!
agree. it's an underground type of world :)
I've been using mostly madam glam and light elegance lately but would love to give the Japanese gels a try! Tfs💜
They are different. Light elegance is good, but use it with other hard gel systems, not Japanese gel nail systems (they are soft gel). Madam glam is a soft gel, but I would not recommend mixing it with Jap Gel.
@@PaolaPonceNails Thanks!
Very informative, thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it!
very informative video. I'im just starting out using builder gels and truly enjoying it. I just purchased A very small pot of a base and soak off by kokoist. it sounds like leafgel may be a little more user friendly to a DIY gel newbie!!
I want to try them so bad!
make sure to enter the giveaway!
Another great video, Paola! Have yet to try Vetro but I love Kokoist and leafgel. I really enjoy leafgel sculpture gel, it's been my favorite consistency of all for that type of product across different brands.
It's so good! AND smells pleasent, not chemically.
Thank you great info
Thanks for watching!
I've been using Kokoist, and am now waiting on my Leafgel order. Now it's time to search out some Vetro, I really want to try out their brushes! Thanks for all of the information on these brands.
Sure, Vetro Extension Clear is also a fave of mine.
Thank you for the video!
Sure! 💕
Great video, i personally love leaf gel ☺️ but have supplies of all 3 brands. Kokoist is nice too but im not sure which of their gels are best for art
You mean colors? Usually Japanese gels are pigmented to be for art. If you mean line work. Use vetro's "star" system and 3 OR 4 'star' texture is great for art. 2 stars are good for ombres.
Thank you for posting this! I’ve been using kokoist and love it, but it appears I’m allergic to it (my cuticles get puffy and itchy for days any time I use it), so I was hoping to find something similar that I can use 👍🏻
Oh no. Try Leafgel, but especially Bio Sculpture. Less allergenic if at all.
Thanks so much for this comparison! Have you ever tried Presto?
Yes, I've used them here and there for about 5 years but have not really committed, as I've never had formal training in their products.
Hi I love love love your videos! I’m just starting out trying to do my own gel extensions for the first time. Is there a uv/led lamp you can recommend?
Thank you for this good video of all the comparisons! It's hard to know what is what and if they are comparable. I love the one and only leafgel color I have which is a grey. Lol it's so opaque and really only need 1 coat!
Leafgel
I kind of regret to bought a full set of kokoist before watching this video..Leafgel may sound a bit better for me as a beginner...But kokoist is more affordable comparing to the other two brands...Anyway Kokoist should be a good choice too right?!
You have to try all 3 and compare for yourself! #noregrets
Can all these be used over acrylic ? Are these items available for DIYers ?
Yes & Yes.
Have U tried MAO gel? That's definitely the best out of the best pinky, juicy, nude gel on the market.
Super helpful video. How would you rather the Leafgel quick off base for beginners? (Staying power)
Very good staying powers as long as the nails are not too damaged.
Hi! I have been wanting to try leafgel colour pots! Is it possible you can do a video of some swatches with the colour and glitter pots? Love your videos btw!
Noted.
Between all 3 which 1 would you invest in 1st? I currently use light elegance & synergy gels by yn. Only own 2 vetro leaf gels lol
If I was a beginner at Jap gels, and had to choose one brand for ALL of my prod needs..... Leafgel, second Vetro, 3rd Koko. Just me personally, though!!
Consider shipping costs too.
Mixing and matching among these brands is ok, but NOT in the beginning. Explore clear gels from one brand first before moving to the next. Later down the line you can mix use of gels.
Also if you continue using Light Elegance and YN I would only invest in colors and use them over your overlays. Do not mix your Jap gel clear gels with hard gels. Not compatible.
make sure to download the chart in the description box.
A little research because of my niece asked turned a little overboard and now im so confused lol. I want to buy something I can use on my nails and my nieces without destroying them. (So far I've kept her at bay by doing gel polish to get to not pick and grow them out). I have soft nails that I can grow but they don't last, they always break. Gel in the past didnt last and always lifted then I pick at them, maybe my nails are too soft?? Anyway I want to try kokoist or leafgel but don't know which is best for me and maybe my niece if she asks for some type of tip. :(
Can you use these in conjunction with IBX boost repair and/or strengthen?
Yes. Doing it now.
Is it hard design with gel? I've wondered when I see ppl say they did designs with certain types of gel polish.
Easy.
Great video! I wish I had watched this before last week (I know it was just published today). I am a hobbyist, so I just do my own nails, and I used a variety of soft gel products and really wanted to try japanese gels after seeing your videos. I bought Kokoist Platinum Bond Duo thinking it would help my manicure last longer, but according to this video it might not be the best for long lasting nails, correct? Right now I have a soft gel mani that I did almost 2 weeks ago with cheap gels, and I have no lifting or chipping. Was this kokoist product a good purchase? I usually like my manicure to last 2 to 3 weeks :) thank you! Edit to add: I have not tried the kokoist product yet, as I received it a few days ago.
There are 2 products. Platinum Bond II and Platinum Bond Duo.
Bond II is the thin one. If you already bought it, no prob just apply 2 layers.
Bond Duo is the thicker one.
@@PaolaPonceNails thank you so much!!! The one I got ir Platinum Bond Duo, great!! Thank you 💕
are they all hard gels?
All soft gel.
Thank you great info
Very welcome