At Beautylounge, our Shellac manicure, pedicure and Gel Nails treatments in Basel and the region use Indigo Nails, the professional system from Poland. Indigo Nails in Basel gives you Gel Polish with intense colour, Protein Base and Mineral Base for the natural nail, and Nail Art gels for creative designs. All products in our studios are TPO-free.
What is Indigo Nails?
Indigo Nails was founded in 2011 by Magdalena and Dariusz Malaczyński in Łódź. The brand has its own laboratory and its own production and today exports to more than 40 countries. According to the manufacturer, its main products are made in the EU.
The range is designed for nail artists: Gel Polish in many colours, bases such as Protein Base, Mineral Base and Ultra Strong Base, builder gels and Nail Art gels. The products are cured for 30 to 60 seconds under the LED lamp.
Indigo is well known on the nail art scene: according to the manufacturer, stylists who work with Indigo have won more than 900 medals at international competitions. The collections follow current fashion trends.
According to the manufacturer, the products carry a Dermatest certificate. Soak-off products such as Gel Polish are soaked with remover and then taken off.
Important to us: since the ban took effect in September 2025, we only use TPO-free Indigo products, for example the Protein Base Removable TPO free.
Who are our Indigo Nails products for?
Indigo Nails Gel Polish for colour and shine
Indigo Gel Polish is the colour we apply during our Shellac manicure and pedicure. It is cured in thin layers under the LED lamp, is dry straight away and lasts several weeks.
✓ long-lasting colour on the natural nail
✓ intense coverage and shine
✓ dry straight after the treatment
✓ gentle removal by soaking
✓ colour selection varies by studio
Indigo Nails Protein Base and Mineral Base
The base is the foundation of every Gel Polish manicure. Protein Base adheres to the natural nail and can be removed, Mineral Base is designed for more sensitive nails, and Ultra Strong Base gives extra hold. In our studios, we use the TPO-free Protein Base.
✓ thin or flexible natural nails
✓ better colour hold
✓ light strengthening without a build-up
✓ a base for nail art
✓ TPO-free version in the studio
Indigo Nails Nail Art gels for creative designs
With Indigo's Nail Art gels, we create fine lines, French designs and effects. The consistency is made for precise work, and the colours cover well even in a thin layer.
✓ French and baby boomer
✓ fine lines and ornaments
✓ effects such as chrome or glitter
✓ seasonal designs
✓ advice on designs in the studio
What makes Indigo Nails products special?
Indigo comes from the nail art scene. What counts for us is the brilliance of colour, the precise application and the clear EU origin.
✓ Own laboratory since 2011
Indigo develops and produces in Łódź, with its main products made in the EU according to the manufacturer.
✓ Dermatest certified
According to the manufacturer, the products carry a Dermatest certificate.
✓ TPO-free in the studio
We only work with TPO-free Indigo products, as required by the ban in force since September 2025.
✓ Fast curing
30 to 60 seconds under the LED lamp, according to the manufacturer.
✓ Bases for every nail
Protein Base, Mineral Base and Ultra Strong Base for different natural nails.
✓ Nail art expertise
More than 900 competition medals won by stylists who work with Indigo, according to the manufacturer.
Why we work with Indigo Nails at Beautylounge
For our Shellac manicure, pedicure and Gel Nails, we want colour that is brilliant and long-lasting. Indigo gives us a well-matched system of base, colour and Nail Art gels.
After the TPO ban, we switched over our stock. With the TPO-free Protein Base and the matching colours, we combine safety and quality.
For us, this adds up to a well-rounded concept: professional nail treatments in the studio, safe products and honest advice about your nails.
Where can you find Indigo Nails at Beautylounge?
Indigo Nails is part of our Shellac and Gel Nails treatments at Beautylounge in the Basel region. You will find our six Beautylounge studios in: Basel 1, Basel 2, Riehen, Oberwil, Reinach & Pratteln
You can see which nail treatments are available at your studio directly in our online booking. The colour selection may vary slightly from studio to studio. If you have any questions about the products, we are happy to advise you in person in the studio.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Indigo Nails used in Basel?
At Beautylounge we use Indigo Nails in all six studios in Basel and the region, for the Shellac manicure, the pedicure with Shellac and Gel Nails.
What is Indigo Nails Shellac?
What we call Shellac is called Gel Polish at Indigo: a colour that is cured under the LED lamp, is dry instantly, lasts several weeks and is removed by soaking. As a base we use the TPO-free Protein Base.
How long does Shellac from Indigo Nails last?
Indigo Gel Polish usually lasts several weeks. The exact wear time depends on your nail growth and how much strain your nails are under. A suitable base and daily nail oil extend the wear.
Which Indigo Nails colours are available at Beautylounge?
We carry a selection of Indigo Gel Polish colours, from nudes to bold shades and seasonal collections. The selection may vary from studio to studio. Your nail artist will show you the current colour chart in the studio.
What is the difference between Indigo Nails Shellac and CND Shellac?
Both are gel polishes that cure under the lamp and are removed by soaking. CND Shellac is the original from the USA, Indigo Gel Polish comes from Poland and is combined with Protein Base at our studios. We only use TPO-free versions of both. Which one we use for you depends on the studio and the look you want.
