Author: Planet Nails
30 June 2026
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A guide to who PUGGLE is for — and the clients it works best on.
PUGGLE is the newest addition to the PUG family — a hard gel liquid builder that brings the same file-off strength and durability you know from PUG, in a fluid, self-levelling, brush-on bottle format. But like any product, it's not a one-size-fits-all fit for every technician or every service.
If you're wondering whether PUGGLE deserves a spot on your trolley, here's a breakdown of the tech types it suits best — and the clients each one tends to work beautifully on.
If you're someone who genuinely loves watching a builder gel flow and settle into place on its own, PUGGLE was made for you. Its enhanced self-levelling formula does a lot of the heavy lifting — float it on, let it settle, and you're left with a smooth, even base that requires minimal manipulation to get right.
For technicians who run efficient services without sacrificing quality, PUGGLE's float-and-cure application style can genuinely save time. On the right client, you can go from float to cure to a finished result with little to no filing in between — a meaningful difference across a fully booked day.
If you've built your service menu around soft gel or BIAB but have been curious about moving into hard gel, PUGGLE is a gentle entry point. The bottle-and-brush format feels familiar if you're used to BIAB-style application, while still giving you the durability and file-off strength that defines a true hard gel system.
PUGGLE is HEMA-free and TPO-free, formulated in the EU to EU cosmetic regulations. If you're building out a HEMA-free service menu, or simply want a reliable option for sensitive clients, PUGGLE fits straight into that workflow without compromising on hard gel performance.
PUGGLE isn't designed to replace PUG — the two are built to complement each other. If you're working on longer sculptures, high-structure builds, or want maximum hands-on control over shaping, PUG from the jar remains the better tool for the job. PUGGLE's role is different: overlays, tip overlays, infills, and a faster, more fluid hard gel workflow.
Knowing when to reach for which product is part of what makes a confident hard gel technician — and having both in your kit means you're covered either way.
If any of the above sounds like your service style or your client base, PUGGLE is well worth adding to your kit. Available in Clear, Linen (sheer warm nude), and Petal (sheer soft pink) — all HEMA-free, TPO-free, and file-off only.
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