Before Luxio became a household name in professional nail salons across Canada, there was Options®.

Options® Soak Off Gel by Akzentz was one of the first professional potted soak-off gel colour systems on the market — a pioneering formula that changed how nail technicians worked with gel colour. Vibrant, reliable, and built for professionals, Options® laid the foundation for everything that came after it, including the iconic Luxio system that pros know and love today.

It also happens to be a personal favourite of DK Beauty founder Deborah Jacklin — and once you work with it, it’s easy to understand why.

A Legacy Built on Performance

When Options® launched, potted soak-off gel polish was still a relatively new concept in the professional nail industry. Akzentz — already known for their commitment to clean, high-performance formulas — developed Options® as a complete professional gel colour system designed specifically for nail technicians. The result was a line that delivered brilliant colour payoff, easy application, and long-wearing results that salons could count on.

It wasn’t just a product. It was a standard-setter.

What Makes Options® Special

Options® isn’t a one-trick pony. The line spans a full spectrum of finishes and effects, making it one of the most versatile gel colour systems available:

• Options® Colour Gels — the core collection; rich, opaque, true-to-colour shades
• Options® Aurora Gels — ethereal, multidimensional shimmer finishes
• Options® Sparkle Gels — glitter and sparkle effects built right into the gel
• Options® Chameleon Gels — colour-shifting duochrome effects
• Options® Brights & Neons — bold, high-impact colour for statement nails
• Options® Art Gels — precision gel for nail art and detail work

Whether you’re building a classic salon menu or pushing creative boundaries, Options® has a finish for it.

The OG Behind Luxio

If you’re a Luxio devotee, you have Options® to thank. The expertise, the formula philosophy, and the professional-grade standards that Akzentz developed through Options® directly informed the creation of Luxio — now one of Canada’s most beloved professional gel systems. Options® is the roots of the family tree.

And roots matter.

Why Pros Still Choose Options®

In an industry that moves fast, Options® has stood the test of time. Nail technicians who have been in the industry for years know Options® as a trusted workhorse — a system that performs consistently, photographs beautifully, and keeps clients coming back. For newer techs discovering it for the first time, it’s a revelation.

At DK Beauty, we’re proud to carry the full Options® range as Canada’s authorized Akzentz supplier. If you haven’t explored Options® lately — or ever — now is the time.

Shop Options® at DK Beauty

Options® Soak Off Gel Colours are available exclusively to approved Pro Account holders at DK Beauty. Browse the full collection and discover why this is the gel that started it all.

👉 Shop Options® Soak Off Gel Colours

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