How to Spot High-Quality Export-Grade Gel Before Bulk Ordering

Whether you're buying gel nails in bulk from a foreign supplier, a new designer collection can sometimes be overshadowed by uncertainty. Will the gel cure properly? Will the colors match what you saw on screen? Will your customers be happy, or will they complain about chipping after a few days? These are all fair questions. Having worked closely with beauty companies and distributors for many years, I understand these concerns. We at MANNFl feel that the foundation of great partnerships is transparency. To help you assess the quality of gel, here are helpful tips.

Start with the Scent and Texture

Your nose and fingertips can tell you a lot, but you may not realize it! A good export quality gel should have a weak, faint smell. If it is too sharp or chemical, that's a warning sign. Then place a little on a nail tip or fingernail. Does it spread neither too quickly nor too slowly? The formula is perfect to self-level to a beautiful finish and has a silky feel and doesn't get sticky or lumpy. Our 13 year old R&D team here at MANNFl has learned how to achieve this perfect balance, and you can feel the difference the moment you put it to use. 

Test Curing and Shrinkage

You don't want a gel that flakes at the edges or shrinks under the light. When the samples are received, cure them according to the recommended curing time (LED or UV). Then inspect closely. An export grade gel should be smooth, pinhole free and shrinkage free. In addition, examine the bendability after curing. The quality of the gel, especially the builder gel or top coat, should be flexible and not crack like glass when bent with the natural nail. I have witnessed so many buyers find out the hard way after thousands of units shipped. For this reason, MANNFl tests every batch under various lamps and curing conditions, so you don't have to worry.

Check Color Consistency and Pigment Load

It’s heart-wrenching when you place a bulk order and the “ruby red” turns out to be a dull pinkish brown. Color variation is unacceptable and usually indicates poor pigment quality or mixing. Ask your supplier for a color chart and check the colors in your salon under the natural and salon light. Then, apply one thin coat. Quality export gel should give a satisfactory level of opacity in two coats (maximum) not five shaky layers. We develop seasonally new palettes on a regular basis; but we do not ever sacrifice in pigment density with our MANNFl team. You want to be sure that the color your customer accesses on the internet is the one they'll put on their bodies.

Ask About Wear-Testing Data and After-Sales Support

Any supplier is able to deliver you a pretty sample, however will they remain with you after the sale? Before bulk ordering, find out if their gels have been tested in laboratories or on real people for a certain amount of time. With correct use, high quality export gel will last for two or more weeks. More importantly, a good provider like MANNFl will offer an honest perspective based on feedback from its customers in the US, Italy, Brazil or South Africa. We will also support you if anything seems wrong, because your success is our success.

You don’t have to gamble when choosing export grade gel. You'll save so much time, money and headaches by not only listening to your senses, but testing carefully, verifying color and developing a relationship with an experienced manufacturer. For more than ten years in our sterile workshop of 2000 square meters, we have been devising the gel polish that we have worked up to perfection. Come see us in the factory or drop us a line. Trust and a degree of curiosity are the ideal foundation for the best bulk orders — right? Looking to make a perfect gel match? Let’s talk.