UV Gel reorganized: Your Guide Through the Cover Gel Families

You can now find our complete UV gel range reorganized and available with a single click, instead of a wild assortment of individual colors. If you've been wondering what the difference is between No-File, Babyboomer, Extension, and Refill Cover Gels, here's a clear overview of which family is designed for which purpose.

No-File Cover Gels – for quick, clean everyday use

Self-leveling and thixotropic – No-File Cover Gels are your first choice when you want to minimize filing. 9 perfectly matched nude shades, from Pure (neutral) to Nudist (warm), specifically for quick, precise modeling without unnecessary material consumption.

Babyboomer Cover Gels – for the perfect gradient

The classic among color gradients: Babyboomer Cover Gels with Boomer Pink, Boomer White, and Baby Pink are precisely coordinated for soft transitions without harsh edges. Baby Pink also provides more substance for extensions.

Cover Gels Extension – for maximum stability

When it comes to stencil technique, docked French, or dual forms: The Cover Gels Extension with Soft Mocha, Petal Kiss, Silk Dust, Velvet Nude, and Wall are designed for high stability – the thixotropic formula stays exactly where it is placed.

Refill Cover Gels – for seamless fill appointments

The Refill Cover Gels with French Paint, Cover Light, and Cover Medium are specially made for the most critical zone during refills: the transition between the natural nail and existing modeling – self-leveling, without visible edges.

In short: Which family for which occasion?

• Quick everyday use, minimal filing: No-File
• Soft color gradient: Babyboomer
• Stencil, French, Dual Forms: Extension
• Refill appointment: Refill

You can find the complete range bundled in our UV Gel Collection – including glitter builder gel, acrygel, and neon UV builder gels.

Anela's Pro Tip

"The most common question I hear in the studio is: 'Which Cover Gel do I really need now?' My rule of thumb: First, look at the occasion, not the color. A refill appointment requires different properties than a complete new modeling with a stencil – the color names are secondary, the function is decisive." – Anela Mucic, Nail Design World Champion 2023 & INJA Judge

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I also use No-File Gels for extensions?
Not recommended – the Cover Gels Extension with higher stability are better suited for this.

What is the difference between Babyboomer and Extension?
Babyboomer is optimized for color gradients, Extension for structural stability in stencil technique.

Is Refill sufficient for a complete new modeling?
No, Refill Gels are specially optimized for the transition area during refills, not for complete construction.

Where can I find all colors at a glance?
In the UV Gel Collection – all families, including glitter builder gel and acrygel, are bundled there.

Can I combine colors from different families?
Yes, e.g., Refill Cover Light as a base with a No-File shade as an accent – as long as the consistency matches the application step.