What is Builder Gel?
Builder gel or Builder In A Bottle (BIAB) has a thicker consistency than regular gel polish and has self-levelling property to achieve strong nails with a smooth and natural finish.
Short extensions can be created without the use of tips, while regular or gel tips are needed for long nails.
Pros
Builder gel is long-lasting and highly resistant to chips without the bulk of acrylic nails. It can be sculpted to produce a variety of custom shapes or to create short extensions.
It creates the structure needed to protect and strengthen natural nails, preventing them from bending, cracking, or lifting. The rigid structure also discourages the habit of nail-biting, as it is difficult to chew through.
Its self-levelling property makes it easy to achieve a smooth and even finish.
It supports infilling, which avoids the need for full removal and re-application.
Cons
Application time is long, taking about 1 to 1.5 hours.
It is moderately difficult to remove, requiring a soak-off using acetone followed by filing.
How long does it last?
2 to 3 weeks.
who is Builder gel for?
It is ideal for strengthening and protecting weak nails. It achieves long-lasting nails without the bulk of acrylic nails, and acts as a deterrent to nail-biting.
As there is less stress on your natural nails when compared to SNS and acrylic nails, it is great for long nails and frequent colour changes
What is my investment?
It takes about 1 hour to 1.5 hours to apply a full set of builder gel nails and prices start from AU$70. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook so you don’t miss out on promotions we run from time to time!
You may come in for a refill after 2 weeks to keep your nails looking great and make your investment go a long way. Refills take only 40 minutes and are great value for your money.
Where can I get my nails done?
Let us take care of your nails at Modern Image Salon – We are located at 9/95 Bell Street (along Waterfield Street), Coburg, Victoria, Australia, across from OPSM and right next to Coburg Quality Dry Cleaners. We welcome customers from Coburg North, Pascole Vale, Brunswick, Preston, Essendon, Fawkner, and surrounding suburbs too.
We have plenty of free car parking for up to 3 hours across from our salon and are only 3 minutes’ walk away from Coburg train station on Bell Street and the tram and bus stops on Sydney Road.
To book an appointment, click on the “Book now” button below. If you would like to chat about your nails, drop us a DM on Instagram, or call us at 0422353344