Our Builder Gel is the perfect solution for clients needing extra strength and durability. Ideal for reinforcing weaker nails or creating small extensions.
Details:
- Size: 15ml bottle
- Formula: 100% Gel Product
- Rubber Base Coat required
- Cure Time: LED (48w and above) 60 seconds | UV 2 minutes
- For Professional Use Only
Top Features:
Superior Strength - Stronger than a rubber base, ideal for reinforcing weak or brittle nails.
Extension friendly - Perfect for creating small extensions using forms or tips.
Self-levelling formula - Smooths out effortlessly for an even, flawless finish.
Customisable Finish - Can be left natural for a clean look or topped with gel colour.
Long-lasting Wear - Requires a base coat and is recommended for infills rather than soak-offs.
Please note: While every effort has been made to accurately represent the colour, variations may occur due to lighting and screen resolution.
Application Methods
Natural Nail Overlay:
- Prep the natural nail: Perform a thorough dry nail prep. Push back the cuticles and remove any NON-LIVING tissue using your preferred cuticle tool. Use a 180-grit file or sanding band to prep the nail plate and dust off any debris.
- Cleanse: Scrub the nail with a lint-free wipe using 100% acetone to remove oils and dust.
- Apply Rubber Base Coat: Apply a thin, even layer of Rubber Base Coat, avoiding the cuticle and sidewalls. Cure under LED (48w and above) for 60 seconds or UV for 2 minutes.
- Apply Builder Gel: Apply a slip layer (a thin, uncured layer to help manoeuvre the next bead) of Builder Gel, DO NOT CURE. Place a small bead on top of the slip layer and use your brush to guide the product into place, avoiding the cuticle and sidewalls. Cure under LED (48w and above) for 60 seconds or UV for 2 minutes. DO NOT APPLY A LARGE BEAD - If a larger apex is required, apply in two layers to avoid under curing (repeat step 4).
- Apply Gel Colour (Optional): Apply a thin layer of your chosen gel colour, avoiding the cuticle and sidewalls. Cure under LED (48w and above) for 60 seconds or UV for 2 minutes.
- Second Gel Colour Coat: Repeat step 5 for a second layer of colour and cure.
- Apply Top Coat: Finish with your preferred top coat. Cure under LED (48w and above) for 60 seconds or UV for 2 minutes.
Extension Method (Small Extensions Only):
- Follow the application method above, steps 1 & 2.
- Apply Nail Form: Apply your nail form, ensuring it is flush underneath the nail plate and down the sidewalls. Ensure it is at the correct angle and not causing discomfort to your client’s hyponychium. If required: customise the nail form to properly fit your client’s nail.
- Apply Rubber Base Coat: Apply a thin, even layer of Rubber Base Coat, avoiding the cuticle and sidewalls. Cure under LED (48w and above) for 60 seconds or UV for 2 minutes.
- Apply Builder Gel: Pick up a bead of Builder Gel and start to form the desired nail length and shape on the nail form, overlapping the product to approximately a third of the nail plate. Cure under LED (48w and above) for 60 seconds or UV for 2 minutes. Apply a second layer of Builder Gel over the entire nail to create strength and structure. Cure again under the lamp.
- Remove Nail Form & Shape: Remove nail form and tacky layer, and file into shape using a 180-grit file.