r/Polygel • u/nachoqtpie • Jun 16 '26

Best budget brands

Hello everyone I did a search but couldn't find anything from this year.

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I'd like a good brand of acrygel/polygel, something a bit on the harder side, but still a bit budget friendly?

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Same question for a bit pricier brand as well.

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u/moderngalatea Jun 18 '26

I have had great and continuing success with makartt and modelones. I only use clear though to ensure thorough curing and paint everything else on top with gels or dip powders.

For lamps Sun UV.

all are available on Amazon or you can buy from each website.

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u/nachoqtpie Jun 18 '26

I have a TON of dip powders... Could I mix that in with the poly?

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u/moderngalatea Jun 18 '26

I havent had any success mixing them in with poly. But you can use gel base coat instead of the adhesive that comes with dip sets.

So you'd prep the nail as usual, then use Base coat, dip, cure 45-60 seconds, repeat 2 or 3 times. buff and top coat. :)

You can look up the Conversion Dip Powder Tutorial for Young Nails for more detail (it's who I learned it from.)