If your clients are asking for crystal-encrusted nails and mirror-chrome finishes, you already know the struggle: stones that won't stay put, chrome that won't pop, and products that just don't deliver. We've got two Ugly Duckling products that are changing the game in our Calgary and Lethbridge locations — and our customers won't stop raving about them.

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Schtik It Gel — The Rhinestone Adhesive That Actually Works

We keep selling out of this one, and for good reason. Ugly Duckling Schtik It Gel is the go-to adhesive gel for securing crystals, rhinestones, flatbacks, and nail art embellishments that stay. No more stones popping off after a day. No more frustrated clients texting you photos of bare nails.

Here's why nail techs are obsessed:

• Bonds crystals and rhinestones with a grip that lasts the full wear cycle
• Works beautifully with Ugly Duckling Flatback Shape Rhinestones in any shape or size
• Clean application, no mess, no lifting
• Cure under LED/UV lamp for a secure, long-lasting hold

Pro tip: Apply a thin layer of Schtik It, place your stones, then cure. For extra security on high-wear areas like the tip, add a tiny dot on top of the stone before curing.

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Emboss It Gel — The Secret Behind Trending Chrome Nail Art

If you've been scrolling nail art feeds lately, you've seen the look: dimensional, textured nails with a chrome finish that catches the light from every angle. That's Emboss It.

Ugly Duckling Emboss It Gel is a buildable, sculptable gel that creates raised 3D effects — and when you dust Ugly Duckling Chromeez chrome powder over it, the result is next level. The texture amplifies the chrome reflection, giving you that editorial, high-fashion finish clients are requesting right now.

How to use it:

1. Apply Emboss It Gel to your desired nail area and shape your design
2. Cure under LED/UV lamp - 60 seconds.
3. Apply your Ugly Duckling Chromeez chrome powder to the area with your emboss. Seal that area with your top coat
4. Seal with a no-wipe top coat for lasting shine
5. Wipe with Gel Cleanser.

Can't decide on a shade? The Ugly Duckling Chromeez 10 Piece Pigment Collection gives you the full lineup — every finish from mirror chrome to glazed donut to opal flake — so you're ready for any client request that walks through the door.

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Stock Up Before We Sell Out (Again)

Schtik It has been flying off our shelves — if you've been waiting to try it, now's the time. Pair it with our Ugly Duckling Flatback Shape Rhinestones for a complete nail art setup that delivers every time.

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