PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS

Builder Gel, BIAB (builder in a bottle), or hard gel is a thick, self-leveling liquid gel which is applied to the nail and then cured under an LED light. It may be applied to the natural nail (this is called and overlay) to create a stronger, flawless surface as the base for gel polish. The builder gel will protect your natural nail from breaking, so after a few in-fills your nails may grow to whatever length you want! In the event of a broken nail, it may be applied over a nail tip to create a nail extension. I do not prefer to apply a full set of extensions, as nail tips do not adhere as permanently as builder gel, but exceptions may be made (for a wedding or something similar).
Hard gels cure just as hard as traditional acrylics, but they don't have that strong chemical odor. The application method for builder gel also minimizes skin exposure to chemicals. The methods used for dip nails are less sanitary and frequently cause allergic reactions after prolonged regular exposure. In my opinion, builder gel really is the only choice that keeps clients happy and healthy long-term.
The builder gel I use is from the GelBottle, Inc. When you come in for a fill, I will take off the top layer of paint, inspect for lifting or structural issues, apply the new product, and paint your new color without doing any damage to the natural nail. Even with a very cautious, experienced nail tech, nail removal and preparing the nail for new product repeatedly causes the most damage to the natural nail. So I eliminated the need for that!