A manicure always looks better when you have strong, healthy nails and a perfect nail shape. You can achieve both with the right builder gel. Adding builder gels to your gel polish manicure helps you strengthen your nails and creates extra length and stability for adding nail tips. Whether you’re going for a glossy and sophisticated nude nail or bold and beautiful extensions, builder gel gives you more control over the final look of your nails. Learn more about builder gel and see how to master this product with these tips for using builder gel for your gel manicure.
What’s Builder Gel?
Builder gel is a thicker form of gel polish that allows you to sculpt your nail into the perfect shape for your manicure. It can add strength and length to create a better foundation for nail tips and other enhancements. You can also use it just on your natural nails to thicken them and create a beautiful, natural-looking arch.
Builder gels like Mia Secret’s Biobuilder Gel are self-leveling, which means they even out on their own to create a smooth and sleek surface on your nail. Using builder gel with your gel manicure prevents chipping and creates an elegant, professional look for your nails.
Start With Thorough Nail Prep
Before you use your builder gel, you have to prepare the nail. Dehydrate the area with Mia Secret Nail Prep, and then apply Mia Secret Xtrabond Primer to improve adhesion and durability for your manicure. Next, use a gel base, such as Mia Secret’s Luxury Base and Top Gel. This will also improve adhesion, creating a longer-lasting manicure and making the removal process easier and healthier for your natural nail.
Apply Your Builder Gel
After you cure your base coat, you’re ready to use your builder gel. Apply the gel and cure each nail one at a time so that you can focus on sculpting the perfect shape for each nail. For a gorgeous natural arch, you want your nails to be thickest in the middle. One of the most important tips for using builder gel for your gel manicure is to be careful when applying it around the back or edges of the nail. Keep these areas thinner to better support a natural curve and arch. Once you’re happy with the look, cure the nail to solidify the shape.
Add Your Color or Top Coat
Once your builder gel is on, you can finish your manicure. Most builder gels come in clear, white, pink, or other natural colors; if you want a natural nail, top it off with a glossy top coat and enjoy your new look. Alternatively, you can add regular gel polish and experiment with different colors, designs, and nail art.
Mastering your builder gel takes patience, practice, and the right products. Shop Mia Secret’s Biobuilder Gel and other gel nail polishes when you visit us online today.