Builder Gels, Beautiful Results: A Professional Look at What’s New
Builder gel is an amazing tool for sculpting extensions and nail art and reinforcing weak nails. Pros have their old favorites, and now new formulas have landed on our shelves. These builder gel reviews cover the key features, so you know what to expect.
Builder Gel Reviews
Builder Gel in the Bottle
Let’s begin with BIAB, the popular product that’s revolutionizing manicures. Check out this praise from our customers for builder gel in the bottle:
Describing LAVIS B04, Danielle R. said that the sheer pink has a “pretty color and awesome formula. I am trying to grow out my natural nails, so hopefully this does the trick”.
Lavis BIAB
Experience has refined tastes. Morgan L. declared that LAVIS BIAB is her “favorite builder gel brand, so glossy!!” So, here’s a closer look at LAVIS builder gel in a bottle.
First, it comes in three dozen shades and lasts for three weeks. You’ll be thinking about backfilling it long before you need to worry about chips!
(We just mentioned 36 shades, but seriously, show us another builder gel brand with this much color selection!)
This odorless polish cures to a glossy finish in either LED or UV lamps so there’s no need to change your equipment (unless you want to upgrade!). In an LED lamp, it takes only a minute.
Moreover, this builder gel has a nail-safe formula designed to be easy to apply and remove. The thick gel is pleasant to brush on and it self-levels to perfection.
Remember that the first thin coat can go on as usual, then use a swishy back and forth movement to smooth on the second.
Then, when it’s time to change up your look, this is a soak-off gel product. Unlike some hard gels, LAVIS BIAB protects nails even when it’s time to take it off.
We can’t help but be impressed at how far BIAB has come!
Builder Gel in a Jar
Did you know that LAVIS Builder Gel in a Jar is HEMA-free? It’s also available in sticky and non-sticky versions. And there are more interesting tidbits you should know about it.
This gorgeous manicure has easy to sculpt petals created with clear LAVIS builder gel in the jar. The non-sticky version is straightforward to use for sculpting.
Lavis Builder Gel in a Jar
Also known as hard gel, the original LAVIS Builder Gel in a Jar is an incredibly versatile tool for nail artists. For example, you can use it for all these situations:
- Extensions
- Sculpting 3D art
- Adhesive for rhinestones
- Fixing broken nails
- Shaping nails
Like the LAVIS BIAB, LAVIS Builder Gel in a Jar provides a flawless manicure for up to three weeks. It comes in gorgeous sheer, neutral shades plus a few uncommon colors like black and gold.
What’s more, you can choose from sticky and non-sticky versions. Whichever you use, they are simple to apply. You’ll need a gel base coat underneath and a top coat to finish, and that’s all.
New Lavis Builder Gel in a Jar
The new LAVIS Builder Gel in a Jar also comes in gorgeous nude shades as well as sticky and non-sticky versions.
One customer, Saylor R., said LAVIS builder gel is “Thicker than regular gel but easy to use! My nails feel much stronger with it on”. Using builder gel to reinforce natural nails is perfect for protecting them while they grow out.
It’s also ideal for fun 3D nail art projects like this Hello Kitty set. It features a simple design with raised ears thanks to LAVIS non-sticky builder gel. What a fun way to bring life to a nail project!
IBD Led/Uv Builder Clear Gel
We also carry the classic ibd builder gel in a jar. Nail artists love them because the user-friendly formula self-levels to quickly build a natural apex just like LAVIS builder gel does. Flip your hand upside down and watch the magic happen. Furthermore, ibd hard gel is odorless and free from toluene and formaldehyde.
Fans say that the gel “does a great job at sealing (the) manicure so that nothing chips or keeping the nails healthy. This product is especially great for people like me with incredibly thin nails”.
CND Brisa Gel
We also have CND Brisa Gel, a sculpting gel for overlays and extensions. Its formula bonds with keratin in the natural nails for more strength. Although it’s excellent for reinforcing weak nails, it’s also quite flexible. Lastly, the hypoallergenic, odorless formula does not contain formaldehyde, glutaraldehyde, or acrylates. However, this is not a soak-off gel as it’s non-porous. Longtime users love it because it doesn’t lift or chip.
Sculpting Gel
Remember playing with Play-Doh? Carving gel is the grown-up version for sculpting nail art. It’s a type of builder gel or embossing gel that’s pliable and not runny. It’s an excellent alternative to acrylic as it’s odorless and provides all the time you need to shape things the way you want.
Lavis Satin Carving Gel
The thick consistency of LAVIS carving gel is ideal for creating textured patterns on nails. You can even use it with nail stamping plates. It’s just as long-lasting as other types of builder gel and compatible with regular gel polish.
What’s more, this type of embossing gel can secure rhinestones and other nail art embellishments just like builder gel can.
When it’s time to remove the manicure, this is a soak-off product to protect natural nails.
Bonus Section for Choosing the Best Builder Gel
What makes a builder gel pro-level? Regular users say these points are essential:
- Ease of application with the right viscosity – not too runny, not stringy, but beautifully self-leveling
- Durability – resistance to peeling and chipping
- Curing time and lamp compatibility
- Ease of removal – whether it can be soaked off or must be filed down
- Color selection – but remember that darker colors take longer to cure
When you shop for builder gel, these qualities will help you narrow down what you want. Also consider whether the builder gel type is suitable for the project you have in mind, whether building extensions, sculpting 3D enhancements, or securing embellishments.
Conclusion
Builder gel is an essential tool for nail artists. It supports structure and style for a wide range of purposes and projects. We hope these reviews inspired you to find the perfect builder gel today.
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