What is the difference between clear gel and builder gel?

builder gel is used for extending the length of the nail. clear gel is for coating the nail. Do you find this helpful? The builder gel is used for strength.

Is builder gel as strong as acrylic?

For example, builder gel might not appear to be as hard as acrylic, but it is more flexible and can actually be stronger. For more natural looking nails, builder gel is often preferred over acrylic as it can be applied quickly with a high-shine finish.

Which is better Polygel or builder gel?

We can’t say that Polygel is better than Builder Gel or that Builder Gel is better than Polygel, as they are both very different products. However they can both be used to add strength to the nail and to create extensions. Builder Gel is a thinner consistency than Polygel and comes in a bottle with a brush.

Why has my builder gel gone hard?

Why has my gel gone hard in the bottle? When gel polish goes hard in the bottle this is because it has been exposed to direct sunlight and has begun to cure in the bottle.

Can you use builder gel without UV light?

Thankfully, there are alternative ways to cure gel polish with less UV exposure. While only an LED lamp can cure your polish as quickly and effectively as a UV light, using a non-UV gel polish, applying a drying agent, or soaking your nails in ice water could work as well.

Can I use clear builder gel as top coat?

Yes!!! It works great as a base as well as a top coat. Prep and prime nails per usual, apply a thin base coat of the IBD gel and cure for three minutes.

Is Hard gel bad for your nails?

Finally, remember that natural nail damage from the use of hard gels is really the result of one thing: improper removal. Over-filing or prying off gels can cause severe damage to the nail plate and is a surefire way to lose a client forever.

Does builder gel help nails grow?

Then we have your answer… Builder gel! A natural nail overlay adding strength to your own nails, allowing your own nails to grow, keeping them looking perfect for 2/3 weeks and feeling so light on your own natural nails.

Are gel lamps bad for you?

Ultraviolet (UV) nail curing lamps are table-top size units used to dry or “cure” acrylic or gel nails and gel nail polish. Exposure to UV radiation can cause damage to your skin, especially if you’re exposed over time. For example, it can lead to premature wrinkles, age spots, and even skin cancer.