About Bio Sculpture®

Bio Sculpture®

Mission Statement:
Our Mission is to provide safe, cost-effective nail care systems and services that exceed required world-class standards.
Vision Statement:
Our Vision is to be the LEADING and preferred GLOBAL provider of nail care systems.

About Bio Sculpture®

Elmien Scholtz - Founder and developer of Bio Sculpture Gel, CEO and President of Bio Sculpture International.

Elmien said: "When I developed Bio Sculpture Gel I wanted a product that could be applied over natural nails, gel extensions, or artificial tips, that doesn't chip or wear away at the free edge. I wanted all this with a shiny, flexible, hard protection that gives a neat well groomed appearance."

A Proud Heritage

One South African woman’s dream changed the lives of thousands worldwide!
In the small, idyllic, Eastern Free State town of Clocolan South Africa lay a success story second to none, from one little girl’s fascination with beautiful nails, to an international company that now exports to over 30 countries.

After completing her CIDESCO (Committee International de Esthetique et de cosmotolagé) course in cosmetic science at the Stellenbosch Academy in 1980, Elmien realized that a more effective manner of obtaining well groomed, natural looking nails was necessary. She soon came to the conclusion that there was a large gap between natural nail care and its counterpart, namely long, heavy, built up nails or plastic false tips. Elmien had a vision to give women beautiful, strong, healthy nails which would be easy to maintain and which they could admire and be proud of.

Initially utilizing her own salon La Femme, in Port Elizabeth SA, she launched a comprehensive national and international investigation of consumer needs in the nail industry. It resulted in years of research and development, dedication and devotion to fulfill her vision. With a wish list of characteristics for ‘The Perfect Nail System’ she was unstoppable.

A Proud History

She called the system Bio Sculpture.
Bio - because the nails looked and felt "natural". A product so close to the natural nail, that only the wearer would know the difference.
Sculpture – because she would make, design, form, shape and create something from nothing to what the user desires.

Bio Sculpture "Clear Gel" was registered in 1988 and became her first "first" in the nail industry. It was the first Soak Off gel worldwide and had the properties of a nail hardening treatment that could be applied as an overlay on natural nails. It cured under a UV-A light and finishes with a non-yellowing, crystal clear finish. Bio Sculpture Gel was the first of its kind. It was the first gel that could be applied onto a natural nail without excessive buffing or having to apply primers or bonders that would damage the nail plate and inhibited natural nail growth; this was a totally new concept. The fact that it also protected natural nails from breaking while allowing them to grow out long, strong and beautiful, was a bonus!"

Bio Sculpture "Sculpting Gel" was developed as her second "first", shortly after the clear overlay gel in order to create natural looking gel nail extension that was thin and flexible but extremely durable. Extending a nail with "gel" was unheard of.

Elmien continued on her path of creating the perfect nail system and soon created a third "first": Soak Off Color Gel. This revolutionary idea allowed women who lead busy lives, taking care of families, business and social responsibilities, to have their nails or toenails manicured once every 2-4 weeks, with a color gel that does not chip nor wear away at the free edge.

The "first Color Gel" was launched by Bio Sculpture in 1990 and was called Pillar Box Red (it is still one of the most popular colors worldwide). Bio Sculpture Gels’ unique and superior gel line is formulated in such a way that the product can be released from the nail with no harm to the natural nail. Today Bio Sculpture’s color range consist of more than 170 fashionable color gels; some are timeless and others more trendy which tend to be influenced by the catwalks of Milan, New York and Paris.

In the beginning of 2010, Elmien released her fourth "first"; Treatment Gels. Similar to hair products that specialize in customizing their client’s needs, Bio Sculpture treatment gels now allow manicurists to create different nail options: flexible, medium or solid (less-flexible) nails, depending on the condition of their clients’ nails.

Excellence through education

Bio Sculpture’s secret to success lies in the high quality of our products and the ongoing training classes offered around the world.
Elmien points out, "Bio Sculpture is not a stagnant company. We are continually growing and developing new products and application methods. We therefore encourage all our nail technicians worldwide to constantly update their product knowledge through workshops and refresher training classes, which are offered on a regular basis.

What sets us apart?

Customer needs are always our priority: Elmien firmly believes that Bio Sculpture’s success is directly related to her continued research and development of the nail industry’s consumer needs. Elmien says, "We don't look at what our competitors do - we find out what the woman on the street wants. There is an open channel from the end-user, via the technician and distributor, to the Head Office in South Africa and ultimately to the Bio Sculpture laboratory. If the lab can produce what the client wants, then success will be inevitable. Bio Sculpture is different from its competitors because we have never tried to compete. We want what is best for our clients, we listen to what they ask for and we try to satisfy that need as best we can. That is what makes us different."

Bio Sculpture Gel has become the preferred nail system to be utilized by salons and day spas across the world. This has led to Bio Sculpture International introducing a new Spa range of manicure and pedicure products to complement its natural nail gel treatments. The spa range consists of products such as a exfoliating Potpourri Salt Scrub, a revitalizing Mint Mask for weary hands and feet and a moisturizing Hand and Body Butter. These products, along with Bio Sculptures’ Nail Polishes, can be purchased as retail items so that you can spoil yourself in the comfort of your own home.

An exciting future

When asked what is in the pipeline for Bio Sculpture Gel’s future, Elmien smiles and replies, "Bio Sculpture is constantly working on improving our state of the art gel system! If all goes according to plan we will launch more new and improved products in 2011, so keep a look out for it!"

Elmien Scholtz’s vision for the future

"I would like to go anywhere and see our product everywhere!"

Mission Statement

Providing a healthier alternative in nail care services and products that consistently meet the expectations of our customers.

Vision Statement

It is the Vision of Bio Sculpture USA to provide personal customer service to our clients. The friendly, knowledgeable and professional staff will help inspire, educate and problem-solve for our customers, while maintaining a high standard in nail care.

Bio Sculpture USA

Bio Sculpture has been the first of many. We are the inventors of Color Gel, Soak Off Gel, and Gel Nail Sculptures. Bio Sculpture is also the first company to have undergone a stringent independent Clinical Research Trial and received a 5 Star safety rating.

Bio Sculpture is yet again leading the nail industry to another first; similar to hair products that specialize in customizing their client’s needs; Bio Sculpture Gel now gives manicurists the option to create different nail finishes: flexible, medium or solid (less-flexible) nails, depending on the client's nail plate type and lifestyle choices.

We are proud to be known as “the Healthier Alternative in Nail care” with a product that leads the way in Appearance, Health, Durability, Simplicity, Ease of Application and Removal.

Since 2001, Bio Sculpture USA has brought this innovative state-of-the-art gel system to Americas' fingertips. Family run to this day, Bio Sculpture USA has nurtured a strong culture of honesty, trust, respect, integrity, communication, accountability, and support.

Bio Sculpture products are available for personal and professional use. Bio Sculpture Treatment and Color Gels are exclusive and available to licensed manicurists or cosmetologists only.

Bio Sculpture USA prides itself in the high standard of education offered to licensed professionals across the United States. Our team of educators are highly trained individuals that attend annual training seminars to be re-evaluated and trained on the latest products and application techniques. In addition, they attend an annual conference where they are trained on the latest teaching methods and newly released products.

Certification of Merit training classes are offered to licensed professionals across the United States for free with the purchase of a Professional Starter Kit (one free training per kit, Click here for training details).

With the launch of our 2010 website, consumers can now purchase salon quality Bio Sculpture nail polish, home-care, spa, and treatment products online for personal use. The website offers both a personal and professional safe and secure online store.

Because it’s The Gel that works!

As the Inventors of: Soak Off Gel, Color Gel, and Gel Nail Sculptures. Bio Sculpture leads the nail industry in all categories: Appearance, Health, Durability, Simplicity and Ease of Application and Removal.

Applied without any primers or bonders, Bio Sculpture natural nail gels will not lift, chip, crack or wear away at the free edge if applied correctly.

The Healthier Alternative

Strengthens, conditions, and promotes the growth of your natural nails while allowing weak, brittle nails to grow. There is no inhaling of dust, vapors, smelly odors and no excessive buffing before, during, or after application. Gel can quickly and safely be removed within ten to fifteen minutes with Bio Sculpture Gel Remover (Soak Off).

No Chip Manicures

Gel is applied thin and natural looking without the use of primers, bonders or sealers. Strong and durable, yet flexible, Bio Sculpture Gel gives the nail the ability to bend without cracking or splintering. It will not lift, chip, smudge, or wear away at the free edge for weeks on end. It dries instantly under a UV-A light, so no more waiting for polish to dry.

Chip Proof Pedicures

No drying time! Put on your shoes and walk right out the door with no smudged toenails. Keep feet immaculately groomed for weeks with no worn or ragged edges. We offer an extensive pedicure line for treating and nourishing feet and toes.

Extensive Color Gel Range

Choose from over 170 different colors, crystal clear, or French. We offer a variety of pinks and whites suitable for every occasion. Change the shade of your favorite color by adding shimmer, glitter or pearl colors for endless possibilities. For a temporary color change: apply any fashion color from our large collection of double density polishes and remove with Bio Sculpture Polish Remover (Cleanser) to return to the original gel color.

Natural Nail Extensions

Flexible gel extensions create strong, thin, natural looking extensions without the use of glue or resin. Extend natural nails that will not split nor crack, giving your nails the chance to grow long and strong. Bio Sculpture Gel can be applied over any other permanent nail enhancements or tips.

To better serve our customers, Bio Sculpture USA offers its catalog to USA state board licensed manicurists and professionals and post its brochures and catalogs online for download.

All catalog pages are in Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) format, optimized for printing on standard laser printers. Use Acrobat Reader (free from Adobe) to view and print files.