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The Lullabar

The Lullabar Journal

Notes from our nail salon and coffee shop in Carlsbad: how we think about natural nail health, what we use and why, and what's happening in the space.

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Structured Gel vs. Hard Gel: Which One Is Better for Your Nails?

Both build a protective structure over your natural nail. Structured Gel gives flexible reinforcement for up to 3–4 weeks; European Hard Gel is more rigid and built for up to 4–5 weeks. Here is how to choose, how fills work, and why we don't offer dip or acrylic.

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