A Poligel manicure is a nail enhancement that’s best described as a gel-acrylic hybrid formula. It provides the strength of an acrylic enhancement, but also the flexibility that comes with a gel. Poligel is gel-based in terms of its consistency and texture, but a bit thicker. When properly applied, Poligel nails do not break easily. In fact, they’re strong and flexible, despite feeling lighter than other solutions like hard gels.