Cecilia Alvarez Luxury Nail Artist Book

Private service · Miami

Sculpted Hard Gel

$300 · 1.5 hours

When length matters and the nail has to take everything: hard gel is the strongest system I work with, and the only one that allows genuinely sculptural shapes.

What it involves

This is a high-density gel sculpted over a form and cured in layers. Unlike Gel-X, here the structure is built: the arch, the apex and the thickness are defined by hand to suit the shape of your finger. That is what makes lengths possible that other systems cannot hold, and what makes it the system of choice for stiletto, long coffin or a pronounced almond.

Who it is for

For anyone after length or a dramatic shape, or with naturally thin nails that need a structure to protect them. It is also the system I choose for events where the nail has to stay flawless for weeks.

The service includes

  • Nail plate preparation and dehydration
  • Form placement and layered sculpting
  • Arch and apex definition
  • Shape refinement by file
  • Gel color and high-strength sealing

Why choose it

  • The strongest system: holds lengths soft gel cannot
  • Structure sculpted to each individual finger
  • The ideal base for elaborate nail art and heavy crystals
  • Infills every three or four weeks, with no full removal

Frequently asked questions

Is hard gel removed with acetone?

No. It is not soluble: it is filed off in a controlled way, with a specific technique. That is why hard gel removal takes 30 minutes rather than 15.

How long does it last?

The service holds for three to four weeks and, unlike other systems, takes an infill instead of full removal.

Does it work if my nails are very weak?

Yes — that is one of its main uses. A hard gel structure acts as protection while the natural nail grows out.

Shall we book your Hard Gel?

Luxury nail art at your home in Miami and the surrounding area.

Request a private appointment info@ceciliaralvarez.com