Polyacrylic Gels

Q: How do you work with polygel?

Prepare the nails and apply primer or bonding gel.Take the polygel out of the pot with a metal spatula and place it on the nail.Moisten the brush with cleanser (without colourants or fragrances) and sculpt the gel into shape.Cure according to the product information and file into shape – the surface is then matte and can be sealed with a top coat gel.

Polygel (polyacrylic gel) combines the advantages of gel and acrylic: stronger than conventional gel, more flexible than acrylic, holds its shape and doesn't run into the sidewalls. You sculpt it with a brush and cleanser and cure it under UV or UV/LED light.

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BNC Polyacryl Gel white von Buschmann Nail Cosmetics

BNC Polyacrylic Gel White

from 5,99 € (excl. VAT)

From 7,13 €

(1,43 €/ml)

Multiple sizes available

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BNC Polyacryl Gel milchig rose von Buschmann Nail Cosmetics

BNC Polyacryl Gel milchig rose – Ansicht 2

BNC Polyacrylic Gel Milky Rose

from 21,99 € (excl. VAT)

7,13 €

From 3,56 €

(0,52 €/ml)

Multiple sizes available

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BNC Polyacryl Gel Clear von Buschmann Nail Cosmetics

BNC Polyacrylic Gel Clear

from 5,99 € (excl. VAT)

From 7,13 €

(1,43 €/ml)

Multiple sizes available

What is polygel (polyacrylic gel)?

Polygel – often also called acrylic gel – is a hybrid of gel and acrylic. It holds its shape, can be sculpted with a brush moistened in cleanser and only cures under the lamp. Once cured, it's easy to file and can be pinched. According to the product information, it's intended for advanced users and professionals; the Clear and white versions are vegan and HEMA-free.

What you need

Polygel in Clear, milky rose or white
Cleanser without colourants or fragrances for sculpting
Primer or bonding gel for better adhesion
High-gloss top coat gel for sealing and a UV/LED nail lamp

Our guide explains how gel and acrylic differ: Acrylic nails or gel nails – which is better?.

Frequently asked questions

What is polygel (polyacrylic gel)?

Polygel combines the properties of gel and acrylic: it's stronger than conventional gels and more flexible than acrylic. It holds its shape, doesn't run into the sidewalls and cures under UV or UV/LED light.

How do you work with polygel?

Prepare the nails and apply primer or bonding gel.
Take the polygel out of the pot with a metal spatula and place it on the nail.
Moisten the brush with cleanser (without colourants or fragrances) and sculpt the gel into shape.
Cure according to the product information and file into shape – the surface is then matte and can be sealed with a top coat gel.

Is polygel suitable for beginners?

According to the product information, our polygel is intended for advanced users and professionals. If you're just starting out, a one-phase gel is usually easier.

Polygel or acrylic – what's the difference?

Classic acrylic is mixed from powder and liquid and cures in the air. Polygel comes ready to use in the pot, is sculpted with cleanser and only cures under the lamp – so you have time to work. Find out more in our guide Acrylic nails or gel nails – which is better?.

Do I need to seal polygel?

After curing, the surface is matte. For shine, we recommend sealing with the high-gloss top coat gel.

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Ildiko G.

10/15/2026

BNC Masterline UV/LED Grundier Haftgel klar

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Ildiko G.

10/15/2026

BNC Base One UV Gel Shining Hochglänzend

Alles Bestens ich hab schon über 10 Jahre die Profi gel arbeiten sehr gut

Alles Bestens ich hab schon über 10 Jahre die Profi gel arbeiten sehr gut.

Ildiko G.

10/15/2026

Das Gel benutze ich schon viele Jahre

Das Gel benutze ich schon viele Jahre.
Ich bin schon lange mit Buschmann zufrieden, egal, an welchen Standort sie waren.
Ich vermisse die Dame mit den schwarzen Haaren. Sie war immer nett und höflich.
Ich wurde vor 14 Tagen auch sehr nett bedient. Vielen lieben Dank....

Karin S.

10/13/2026

Sehr gutes Fieberglasgel mit perfekter

Sehr gutes Fieberglasgel mit perfekter Haftung

Jutta L.

09/29/2026