Frequently asked questions
What is in the LAVIS Fall 2026 Collection?
Two LAVIS lines: the Amber Jelly Collection (12 translucent gel polish shades, AJ-01 Amber Honey through AJ-12 Smoked Amber) and the Amber Crystal Cat Eye Collection (6 magnetic gels, AC-01 to AC-06). Both are available as full sets and as single 0.5 oz bottles.
Is LAVIS Amber Jelly HEMA free?
Yes. The Amber Jelly line is formulated HEMA free. The Amber Crystal cat eye line is a separate formula; check the product page for its ingredient details.
Do I need a magnet for the Amber Crystal cat eye gels?
Yes. The cat eye effect forms when a magnet pulls the metallic pigment into a line before curing. Any cat eye bar magnet works; ND carries several in the Magnet collection.
How many coats of Amber Jelly should I apply?
Two thin coats give the full shade. One coat is a sheer tint that shows the natural nail, and a third thin coat deepens the color further. Finish with a matte top coat for the frosted look or a glossy top coat for shine.
What comes free with the Amber Jelly Set 12 Colors?
The Set 12 includes a free color sample and a free LAVIS Super Clear Cat Eye gel, a clear magnetic topper you can layer over any of the 12 jelly shades.
LAVIS Fall 2026: two amber lines on one page
LAVIS built its Fall 2026 release around amber. The Amber Jelly Collection is 12 translucent gel polish shades that read like resin held up to light, from honey and pumpkin through cranberry and merlot to olive and smoked brown. The Amber Crystal Cat Eye Collection is 6 magnetic gels with high-density gold pigment that pulls into a 3D cat eye line with a crystal-like shine.
Both lines are soak-off gel polish in 0.5 oz bottles and cure under a UV/LED lamp. This page keeps the full drop together so you can stock the sets, fill in singles, and pick up the magnet in one order. Sets are listed first, singles follow.
The 12 Amber Jelly shades
Every Amber Jelly shade is sheer on the first coat and deepens with each layer, so one bottle covers a soft tint and a full-depth color. The 12 shades, in order:
- AJ-01 Amber Honey, AJ-02 Pumpkin Spice, AJ-03 Maple Sugar: the golden and orange ambers.
- AJ-04 Tuscan Clay, AJ-05 Cinnamon Glow, AJ-06 Cranberry Jelly: terracotta, warm red and berry.
- AJ-07 Merlot Kiss, AJ-08 Plum Cozy: the deep wine reds.
- AJ-09 Moss Amber: the one green, an olive that reads tortoiseshell over two coats.
- AJ-10 Golden Leaf, AJ-11 Toffee Drizzle, AJ-12 Smoked Amber: caramel to dark tortoiseshell browns.
The Amber Jelly line is HEMA free, which matters for clients who have reacted to standard gel in the past and for techs who apply gel all day.
The 6 Amber Crystal cat eye shades
Amber Crystal runs AC-01 through AC-06 and covers glowing gold and amber, a bright orange-red, a deep red, an olive green, and a near-black brown. The pigment is gold-based, so the magnetic line stays bright with no gray cast, and every shade carries a fine crystal shimmer on top of the cat eye stripe.
Because the base is sheer, the same six bottles give you two looks: one coat over a dark base for a dramatic stripe, or two coats on their own for a softer, translucent glow. Fine lines, wide bands, diamond and chameleon-style effects all come from how you hold the magnet, not from different products.
Jelly or cat eye: picking for the service
| Service | Reach for | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Everyday fall manicure | Amber Jelly, 2 coats | Warm, glassy color that still looks like the natural nail underneath. |
| Tortoiseshell or aura nails | Amber Jelly, layered | Sheer build lets you stack shades and blur edges. |
| Statement set, minimal art time | Amber Crystal Cat Eye | One magnet pass gives a finished 3D effect per nail. |
| Clients sensitive to HEMA | Amber Jelly | The jelly line is HEMA free; use it as the color layer. |
| Full fall menu | Both sets | Set 12 plus Set 6 covers 18 shades and two techniques. |
How to build the jelly look, layer by layer
- Prep and base. Push back cuticles, buff the shine off, cleanse, then apply a thin base coat and cure.
- Coat one, a tint. Apply a thin layer of Amber Jelly and cure. At one coat the natural nail shows through, which is the sheer "glass" look.
- Coat two, full depth. A second thin coat brings the shade to the color you see in the bottle. Cure again.
- Optional frost. Finish with a matte top coat for the frosted jelly finish, or a glossy top coat for maximum shine. Cure and wipe.
Thin coats matter more with jelly than with opaque gel. A thick coat cures unevenly and loses the depth you're paying for. If you want a darker read from a light shade, add a third thin coat rather than one heavy one.
How to set the Amber Crystal cat eye effect
- Base first. Apply base coat and cure. For the strongest stripe, add one coat of a dark gel color and cure before the cat eye.
- Apply the cat eye gel. One even coat of Amber Crystal. Do not cure yet.
- Hold the magnet. Bring a cat eye magnet close to the wet gel for a few seconds. A single bar magnet gives a straight line; angle it for a diagonal or hold it near the tip for a light pooling effect.
- Cure immediately. The pigment drifts if you wait, so cure as soon as the line looks right.
- Top coat. Seal with a glossy top coat and cure. The crystal shimmer sits under the top coat, so the finish stays smooth.
Work one nail at a time. Magnetize and cure each nail before applying gel to the next, and keep the magnet away from cured nails so you don't shift a stripe you've already set.
Sets, singles and the free gifts
The Amber Jelly Set 12 Colors ships with a free color sample and a free LAVIS Super Clear Cat Eye gel, so the set covers the jelly line and gives you a clear cat eye topper to layer over any shade. The Amber Crystal Set 6 Colors is the full cat eye line in one box.
Singles are here for restocks, and for the two or three shades a client keeps asking for. Sets are listed at the top of the grid; singles follow in shade order.
Wear, care and removal
Both lines are standard soak-off gel. Wear runs two to three weeks on a properly prepped nail with a thin base coat and a sealed free edge. Cuticle oil every day keeps the jelly finish from looking dry at the edges.
To remove, file the top coat off, wrap in acetone-soaked cotton for 10 to 15 minutes, and push the softened gel away with a wooden stick. Don't scrape. Store bottles capped, upright, and out of direct light; UV-reactive gel thickens if it sits in a sunny window.
Wholesale pricing at ND Nails Supply
ND Nails Supply sells LAVIS at wholesale pricing to everyone, no license required. Orders over $100 ship free within the US, and in-stock items leave the warehouse fast. If you're opening a fall menu, the two sets together clear the free shipping threshold on their own.
Related collections at ND
- LAVIS Cat Eye Collection: every LAVIS magnetic gel line, 9D, mirror and crystal cat eyes included.
- Jelly and Opal Gel Collection: translucent gel shades across brands for layering and aura looks.
- Cat Eye Magnets: bar, multi-shape and pen magnets for the effects above.
- LAVIS Gel Colors: the full opaque LAVIS gel chart for bases under cat eye.
- HEMA Free and TPO Free Gel: more low-sensitivity gel options.
Related reads
- What Is Cat Eye Gel Polish? 2026 Magnetic Nails Guide: how magnetic pigment works and what each magnet shape does.
- 8 Gorgeous Cat Eye Nails Designs: design ideas that work with the Amber Crystal line.
- New Cat Eye Gels for an Exciting Feast of Colors: the wider 2026 cat eye lineup at ND.