Frequently asked questions about Lavis
What is the difference between Lavis Gel Colors and Lavis Deluxe Gel?
Lavis Gel Colors is the foundation 439-shade line with standard HEMA formula. Lavis Deluxe Gel is the HEMA-free and TPO-free reformulation with 229 shades, designed for sensitive clients. Both cure 60 seconds LED, both wear 2 to 3 weeks, both use the same Lavis Base and Top gels.
Is Lavis Builder Gel V1 the same as V2?
No. V1 is the original formula and V2 is a HEMA-free reformulation. They are distinct product lines, not version replacements. Salons typically stock both: V1 for existing clients who prefer the original cure feel and V2 for sensitive-client compliance.
Can I mix Lavis base and top gels across product lines?
Yes within the Lavis family. The Lavis Base Gel and Top Gel work across Gel Colors, Deluxe Gel HEMA-Free, Cat Eye, and Reflective lines. Stay within the Lavis family for base + color + top to avoid adhesion issues. Cross-brand mixing with OPI, DND, or LDS base coats can affect cured tone.
Does Lavis Cat Eye come in HEMA-free?
Yes. The Cat Eye Ver 2 line is HEMA-free and TPO-free across 525 shades in lavis-cat-eye-gel-hema-free-tpo-free, separate from the original 541-shade Lavis Cat Eye Collection. Both lines use the same magnet technique for effects pulling.
What is the wholesale pricing model at ND for Lavis?
ND offers wholesale pricing for everyone on the full Lavis catalog. No business license required, no minimum order, no membership fee. The LAVIS Buy in Bulk & Save category adds 10 to 25 percent volume discount on top of the wholesale tier for orders of 50+ bottles, with 320 bundle SKUs pre-packaged in salon-starter sets.
Why salons stock Lavis
Lavis is ND Nails Supply's house brand, engineered for high-volume salons that need broad product coverage without premium pricing. Where OPI sits at the $14 to $22 per 0.5oz tier and DND DC at $7 to $14, Lavis holds the $4 to $12 sweet spot across gel polish, cat eye effects, builder gel, poly extension, reflective shades, acrylic powder, and matching nail lacquer. ND carries 4,756 Lavis SKUs at wholesale prices, with same-day dispatch on in-stock orders before 2pm PT and free shipping on every order over $99.
For ND's wholesale-priced-for-everyone model, Lavis is the volume anchor for salons that want full-category coverage from a single brand. Salons that lead with broad service menus (mani, pedi, dip, acrylic extensions, specialty effects) typically build their first 200 SKUs around Lavis Gel Colors, Lavis Cat Eye, and Lavis Acrylic Color before adding premium lines for specific client requests.
The Lavis product lines
Lavis runs 9 parallel product lines, each engineered for a different salon workflow:
Lavis Gel Colors
The foundation line. 439 solid gel colors in 0.5oz salon bottles. Standard HEMA formula, cures 60 seconds LED. This is the wholesale workhorse for salons that need broad color choice at the lowest price tier in the Lavis family.
Lavis Cat Eye Collection
The specialty effects line. 541 cat eye shades organized into 18+ themed sub-collections (CE1 Cozy Cashmere through CE18 Galaxtic Halo, plus Ver2 reformulations). Magnet-pulled effect lets salons offer premium-priced specialty manicures.
Lavis Deluxe Gel (HEMA-Free)
HEMA-free and TPO-free reformulation for sensitive clients. 229 shades. Same shade-family coverage as Lavis Gel Colors, same cure time, same durability. The most aggressively priced HEMA-free line on the page at $4 to $12 per 0.5oz.
Lavis Builder Gel
Sculpted-extension builder gel for nail-art and extension service tier. 211 shades across V1 (original formula) and V2 (HEMA-free reformulation, distinct product line). Strong choice for salons running extension specialty.
Lavis Poly Gel
105 poly gel shades for hybrid hard-gel extensions. Lighter than acrylic, harder than gel polish. Used for tip overlay and sculpted nails. The Poly Extension Gel sister line at lavis-poly-extension-gel covers the 96-shade extension variant.
Lavis Reflective Collection
70 reflective shades that catch light and flash under camera flashes. Trending shade family for nail-art photography and salon Instagram content. Sub-collections include Diamond Reflective and Opal series.
Lavis Soft Gel
454 soft-gel tip products for press-on extension service. Pre-shaped tips, full coverage, no-buff application. Fastest-growing service tier in modern salons for clients who want gel-polish wear on extensions.
Lavis Nail Lacquer & Gel & Lacquer Duos
346 air-dry lacquer shades + 378 matching gel-and-lacquer duo sets. For pedicure services and mani-pedi combo specials with matching shades on both sides.
Lavis Acrylic Color & 3-in-1 Dip System
289 acrylic color SKUs in 1oz and 1.5oz sizes + 297 3-in-1 dip-or-gel-or-acrylic system products. The most flexible long-wear lineup at the Lavis value tier.
How to pick the right Lavis line
Match the Lavis sub-line to the dominant salon service:
- New salon stocking up at value tier: start with Lavis Gel Colors (439 solids) plus matching Lavis Nail Lacquer. The price tier lets you build a 100-shade starter library at the cost of a single OPI seasonal collection.
- Sensitive clients (HEMA allergy reports): lead with Lavis Deluxe Gel HEMA-Free. Same shade breadth, same cure time, no allergic-reaction trigger.
- Specialty service salon (nail art, effects): anchor on Lavis Cat Eye (18 themed collections) plus Lavis Reflective. The themed sub-collections give you natural seasonal promotion content every quarter.
- Extension salon (builder, poly, soft gel): stock Lavis Builder Gel V1 + V2, Lavis Poly Gel, and Lavis Soft Gel tips. The lineup covers every modern extension technique at value-tier pricing.
- Dip-and-acrylic focused salon: pair Lavis Acrylic Color (1oz + 1.5oz sizes) with the 3-in-1 system. The flexible system lets you offer dip, gel, or acrylic with the same color jar.
- Bridge brand offering: use Lavis as the value-tier complement to a premium brand (OPI or Kiara Sky) for clients who want price-tier choice on the same shade families.
Lavis lines compared
| Line | Best for | HEMA-free | Catalog size | Price per 0.5oz |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lavis Gel Colors | Foundation library | No (standard HEMA) | 439 shades | $4 to $10 |
| Lavis Cat Eye Collection | Specialty effects | Optional (Ver 2) | 541 shades | $5 to $12 |
| Lavis Deluxe Gel | Sensitive-client salon | Yes | 229 shades | $4 to $12 |
| Lavis Builder Gel | Extension service | Yes (V2 only) | 211 shades | $6 to $14 |
| Lavis Poly Gel | Hybrid hard-gel extension | Optional | 105 shades | $7 to $14 |
| Lavis Reflective | Photo-flash effects | Optional | 70 shades | $8 to $14 |
| Lavis Soft Gel | Press-on extension service | Yes | 454 shades | $5 to $12 |
| Lavis Acrylic Color | Sculpted acrylic | N/A (acrylic) | 289 shades | $6 to $14 per 1oz |
How to apply Lavis gel polish
The Lavis application workflow is identical across Lavis Gel Colors, Lavis Deluxe Gel HEMA-Free, and Lavis Cat Eye. The Lavis base and top gels work across all three plus the Reflective and Builder Gel lines, which simplifies salon inventory.
- Prep the nail. Push cuticles, lightly buff the natural nail surface, dehydrate with Lavis Nail Prep.
- Apply Lavis Base Gel. One thin coat. Cure 60 seconds LED or 2 minutes UV.
- Apply color coat 1. Thin even layer cuticle to free edge. Cure 60 seconds LED.
- Apply color coat 2. Build to full opacity. Most shades reach coverage at 2 coats. Cure again.
- Apply Lavis Top Gel. Seal with one coat, cap the free edge to extend wear. Cure 60 seconds LED.
- Wipe the tacky layer. Standard Lavis Top requires alcohol wipe. The no-wipe Top variant in the Cat Eye Ver 2 line cures clean.
Care & maintenance for clients
Lavis gel polish wears 2 to 3 weeks reliably with proper aftercare. Share the three rules with clients at checkout:
- Cuticle oil daily. Hydrated cuticles reduce lifting at the proximal nail. Recommend client home stock from the Lavis Cuticle Oil line.
- Glove for cleaning. Bleach, ammonia, and acetone-based household cleaners attack the gel film. Most premature wear traces back here.
- Book removal at week 3. Peeling off gel pulls the natural nail layer. 100 percent acetone soak with foil wrap for 10 minutes is the only safe removal.
For salon storage, keep Lavis bottles upright, room temperature, light-protected. Cat Eye magnetic pigments and Reflective metallic particles settle faster than solid colors, so shake well before each application.
Wholesale pricing at ND
ND offers wholesale pricing on the full Lavis catalog. No business license required, no minimum order, no membership fee. The LAVIS Buy in Bulk & Save category adds 10 to 25 percent volume discount on top of the wholesale tier for orders of 50+ bottles, with 320 bundle SKUs pre-packaged in salon-starter sets. Free shipping on every order over $99, same-day dispatch on in-stock Lavis ordered before 2pm PT weekdays.
Salons that lead with Lavis as the foundation brand typically stock 150+ Gel Colors plus 30 to 50 Cat Eye shades plus the latest seasonal collection (Summer Breeze, Tea Party, Sweet Talk) for client refresh. Pairing with Lavis Nail Lacquer enables matching mani-pedi service tier at the lowest combined cost in the ND brand portfolio.