Frequently asked questions
What is Lavis Pat Pat Gel?
Pat Pat Gel is the #1 best-selling product across the LAVIS catalog at ND. It's a high-pigment thick gel palette that self-blends on the nail with brush or sponge pat motion. Each SKU is a multi-shade palette (not single bottle) coded P01-P18, plus the matching Lavis Sponges and Grabber accessory tool.
Do I need advanced nail-art skill to use Pat Pat Gel?
No. Pat Pat Gel is designed for beginner-to-intermediate technicians. The apex of the gradient forms naturally during the pat motion because the high-pigment thick gel self-blends. This is why it's the #1 LAVIS seller and carries just 2.1 percent discount rate, the best margin in the Nail Art line.
Can I apply Pat Pat Gel with a brush instead of sponge?
Yes. The standard workflow uses both brush and sponge. Apply color 1 from cuticle to the 1/3 mark and color 2 from the 2/3 mark to the tip, then pat the middle 1/3 transition zone with the Lavis ombre brush OR a sponge. Either tool works for the self-blending pat motion.
What products pair best with Pat Pat Gel at checkout?
Three companion products complete the salon Pat Pat workflow: (1) Lavis Blooming Gel for the softer color spread, (2) Lavis Non-sticky Clear Builder for the transparent base before ombre, (3) Lavis Diamond Top for gradient protection and lasting shine. Salons running Pat Pat as the nail-art upsell engine typically stock all three.
How many Pat Pat Gel palettes are in the line?
The core LAVIS Pat Pat Gel line is 18 palettes coded P01 through P18. Several palettes ship in dual variants (original plus newer named-palette release with theme labels like Bahama Bae, Haute Sugar, Sun Drench). ND carries 41 SKUs total across the line including the Sponges and Grabber tool.
Why salons stock Lavis Pat Pat Gel
Pat Pat Gel is the #1 best-selling product across the entire LAVIS catalog. The line generated $6,091 net revenue over a recent 3-month tracking window, which is 8.9 percent of total LAVIS revenue and outsells every other LAVIS sub-line including the larger Cat Eye Collection. The discount rate sits at just 2.1 percent, the best margin in the LAVIS Nail Art line, which signals client willingness to pay full price without promotional pressure.
For ND's wholesale-priced-for-everyone model, Pat Pat Gel is the nail-art upsell engine. The line ships 18 P-coded palettes (P01 through P18) plus the matching Lavis Sponges & Grabber accessory tool. Each palette is a high-pigment thick gel formula engineered to self-blend on the nail when applied with brush or sponge, so the artist gets gradient and ombre effects without advanced technique training. Pat Pat Gel fits beginner-to-intermediate technicians: the apex of the gradient forms naturally during the pat motion, so the salon does not need to invest in the advanced brush-blend training that traditional gradient gels require.
The Pat Pat Gel SKUs at ND
ND carries 41 SKUs across the Pat Pat Gel line. The core catalog is the 18 P-coded palettes (P01 through P18), each containing multiple inline blendable shades in a single SKU. Several palettes ship in dual variants (the original release plus a newer named-palette release with theme labels like Bahama Bae, Haute Sugar, Sun Drench, Bloom & Beam, Sepia Kiss, Cabana Club, Glitter Envy), which expands the available P-coded inventory beyond 18 unique codes. The matching Lavis Set of Sponges & Grabber for Ombre Effect is the application tool that ships separately.
The palette structure is the key product feature: one SKU contains multiple coordinated shades that the artist pats from one zone to the next, so the salon stocks fewer SKUs while expanding the available gradient color range. The "3 In 1" naming on several palettes reflects this multi-shade inline structure.
Pat Pat Gel application technique
The Pat Pat workflow uses the two-color brush stroke plus pat-motion blending. Both brush and sponge work as the pat-motion tool.
- Prep the nail. Push cuticles, lightly buff the natural nail surface, dehydrate with nail prep.
- Apply base gel + cure. Lavis Base Gel one thin coat, cure 60 seconds LED.
- Apply color 1 from cuticle to the 1/3 mark. Brush stroke from the cuticle down to the first third of the nail length.
- Apply color 2 from the 2/3 mark to the tip. Brush stroke from two-thirds down to the free edge.
- Pat the transition zone. Use the Lavis ombre brush OR a sponge to pat the middle 1/3 transition zone with light tapping motion. The high-pigment thick gel self-blends during the pat motion, creating the smooth gradient without manual color mixing.
- Cure 60 seconds. Cure the patted layer under LED.
- Optional Blooming Gel layer. For the softest watercolor-bloom effect, drop Blooming Gel onto the wet patted zone before cure. The Blooming Gel diffuses the gradient further for a softer color spread.
- Seal with Diamond Top. Apply Lavis Diamond Top, cure 60 seconds. Diamond Top is the recommended top coat for Pat Pat Gel because it protects the gradient zone from fading and keeps the lasting shine.
The Pat Pat Gel upsell trio
Three companion products pair with Pat Pat Gel for the full salon ombre workflow. Salons running Pat Pat as the nail-art upsell engine typically stock all three:
| Companion product | Why it pairs with Pat Pat Gel |
|---|---|
| Lavis Blooming Gel | Diffuses the patted gradient zone for the soft watercolor-bloom effect. Drop onto the wet patted layer before cure for the softer color spread look. |
| Lavis Non-sticky Clear Builder | Transparent base layer that lets the ombre read cleaner on the natural nail. Apply before color 1 and color 2 for the cleanest gradient transition. |
| Lavis Diamond Top | Protects the gradient from fading and delivers the lasting high-shine finish. The recommended top coat for any Pat Pat Gel manicure. |
The stocking pattern at salons running Pat Pat as a specialty service tier: the Sponge & Grabber tool plus 6 to 12 P-coded palettes plus all three companion products (Blooming, Non-sticky Builder, Diamond Top) for the full workflow.
Seasonal palette selection guide
Pick Pat Pat palettes that match the salon's seasonal promotion calendar:
- Lunar New Year + Valentine (Jan-Feb): anchor on Pat Pat red-tone palettes paired with Crack Gel for accent nail design.
- Spring + Easter (Mar-Apr): lead with Pat Pat pastel-tone palettes paired with Eggshell Top and Blooming Gel for the watercolor-bloom Easter aesthetic.
- Summer neon (May-Jun): stock the Glitter Envy palette (P16 + P21 variants) paired with Aurora Chrome and Reflective R05 for summer-bright service tier.
- Beach + tropical (Jul-Aug): pick Bahama Bae and Sun Drench named palettes for the summer beach color story.
- Fall moody (Sep-Oct): shift to Pat Pat warm-tone palettes (browns, deep reds, burgundy) for the fall booking calendar.
- Holiday (Nov-Dec): pair Pat Pat Glitter Envy palettes with Lavis Glitter G01-G05 and classic Chrome for the holiday service tier.
Care & maintenance for clients
Pat Pat Gel manicures wear 2 to 3 weeks when sealed with Lavis Diamond Top. The high-pigment thick gel and Diamond Top combination protects the gradient zone better than standard top coat. Share three rules with clients at checkout:
- Cuticle oil daily. Hydrated cuticles reduce lifting at the proximal nail fold.
- Glove for cleaning. Bleach, ammonia, and acetone-based household cleaners dull the Diamond Top and accelerate edge wear on the patted gradient zone.
- Book salon refresh, not home buffing. Pat-pat gradient zones show buffing scratches more visibly than solid color. Recommend clients skip nail-file touch-up at home and book salon refresh instead.
Wholesale pricing at ND
ND offers wholesale pricing on the full Lavis Pat Pat Gel catalog at the LAVIS brand-family value tier. No business license required, no minimum order. The Pat Pat line carries just a 2.1 percent discount rate, the best margin signal in the LAVIS Nail Art lineup, which reflects the #1 best-seller positioning and client willingness to pay full price. Free shipping on every order over $99, same-day dispatch on in-stock Pat Pat Gel ordered before 2pm PT weekdays.
For deeper savings on broader Lavis inventory, the Lavis brand-family catalog at 4,756 SKUs covers gel, cat eye, builder, reflective, soft gel, acrylic, and 3-in-1 system lines.