Everything you need to know about Builder Gel:
Nails will forever be a significant treatment within the beauty field. The prominence of a fresh set has set standards within both the beauty and fashion industries.
Nail patterns and design trends have become just as relevant as clothing or hair styles, and have been especially emphasised with the influence of social media platforms.
As the popularity of nail treatments continues to hold its grip on pop culture, more and more methods of creating the perfect set are being explored.
That’s where Builder Gel comes into play:
So… what is builder gel?
Builder Gel is a medium to thick viscosity gel, that can be used to create and build shape on nails.
They can be applied over nail extensions or over the natural nail which is called a gel overlay.
The Gel is cured under a UV light, which creates results that are stronger than the average brush on type gels and are similar to the strength of acrylic nails.
A manicure created with builder gel can last up to three weeks when applied correctly, and can be infilled just like an acrylic set.
So that leads us to the question: “What is the difference between builder gel and acrylic?”
They have a similar strength and create a similar look, however builder gel remains un-cured unless held under a UV lamp. This means the process can take a little longer than acrylic that starts to cure the moment the powder and acrylic meet. From a nail techs point of view Builder Gel may be easier as mistakes have a greater time to be rectified than when working with acrylic.
Builder Gel on the Natural Nail
Another amazing benefit of Builder gel is the benefits it can have on nail growth and health when applied correctly and directly to the natural nail.
It can be compared to a normal gel manicure, yet with a much more durable strength which encourages the nail to grow without chipping & breaking off.
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