We've raised the bar by creating soft gel tips that match the unparalleled flexibility of Builder in a Bottle, for maximum durability.
Builder Tips are designed to create natural-looking, lightweight nail enhancements with the durability needed to withstand the pressures of an everyday, mindful lifestyle. An average c-curve is the optimal nail type for our Builder Tip application protocol.
This Builder Tips Starter Kit Includes
Square Medium Builder Tips (550 pc)
18 ml / 0.6 oz GELFX Dehydrator
18 ml / 0.6 oz GELFX Liquid Etch Primer
18 ml / 0.6 oz GELFX Builder In A Bottle Crystal Clear
18 ml / 0.6 oz GELFX Top Coat
180/100 Buffer/File Duo
* For maximum adhesion, etch the underside of the Builder Tip by scrubbing with Liquid Etch primer in circular motions for 20-30 seconds from the base/sides and halfway towards the tip until you see circular etchings. (Alternative Option: use the file side of the ORLY Buffer File Duo or an E-File with a medium grit sanding band)
* Apply a thin layer of your ORLY Dehydrator over the entire nail plate, making sure it’s completely dry before moving to the next step.
* Apply a thin layer of your GELFX Liquid Etch Primer down the nail plate.
* Apply a thin layer of your GELFX Basecoat to all 10 nails and cure for 30 seconds.
* Apply a very thin layer of Builder In A Bottle on the etched area of the gel tip. This layer will act as a guide for where the rest of the product will flow to.
* Then add an extra small bead of Builder to the base of the gel tip. Just enough to cover the nail plate as you apply the tip, but not too much that it will overflow. This will vary based on nail size.
* Holding the tip at a 45 degree angle, line up the tip 1-2 mm down from the base of the nail and gently tilt it down until the bead of Builder covers the entire nail plate.
* To secure the tip into place, flash cure for 5-10 seconds.
* Repeat on one full hand and once all tips are secured, cure for a full 30 seconds in your LED 900FX Lamp.(Pro Tip: Use our hand-held mini gel lamp for an easy flash cure!)
* Blend the tip flush to the natural nail by gently filing the base and sides of the tip edges at a parallel angle to the nail. Always file with rounded, downward motions to avoid hitting the skin around the nail.
* Shape the tip as needed & cleanse away debris with a lint free wipe and 99% alcohol
* Buff the surface of the Builder Tip with the buffer side of the Buffer File Duo.
* Apply a thin layer of Builder In A Bottle to the full nail and surface of the Builder Tip for a seamless blend. Add a small bead of Builder at the base to reinforce the gap between the Builder Tip and the natural nail. Allow it to self-level and cure for 30 seconds in your LED900FX Lamp.
* Continue on to your GELFX Color or Topcoat application.
Nail Glue:
Ingredients:
Ethyl Cyanoacrylate, Polymethyl Methacrylate.
PAO:12M / Flammable
Alcohol Pad:
Ingredients:
Alcohol, Aqua/Water/Eau.
Flammable
Nails:
ABS Plastic
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