PLA’s Builder Gel for nails is a professional-grade sculpting gel, ideal for nail techs who want maximum control and strength. It’s making it perfect for overlays, extending the nails, creating an apex with ease, and suitable for long nails.
This builder gel for nails has a low heat spike formulation, is self-leveling and versatile, has a medium viscosity and is easy to file and rebalance.
For best results, pair with PLA Perfect Base and Top It Off and cure under a UV/LED Lamp.
Fast Facts:
10-Free
Cure time: 60 seconds
30g jar
Ideal for overlays and sculpting - long length.
All PLA Gel Foundation Products are 10-free, HEMA Free and TPO Free!
As the nail industry ages, there are more nail technicians reporting headaches, breathing problems, linking to toxic nail products and chemicals in their working environment. It is PLA's mission to bring you high quality products that are toxin free, so you can have a long, healthy career.
1. Prep the natural nail, ensuring cuticles are clean, nail is shaped as desired, and shine is removed with buffer or sanding band.
2. Cleanse the nail with 91% or higher isopropyl alcohol.
3. If creating extensions, apply sculpting form under the free edge of the natural nail, or apply your nail tip of choice.
4. Apply thin coat of “Perfect Base”- Cure 30 seconds.
5. For extensions, build out your free edge shape using “Builder Gel” and brush, and cure 60 seconds.
6. Apply a slip layer of your “Builder Gel”, do not cure.
7. Pick up a bead of “Builder Gel” using your brush, and float over the nail to create your structure. Cure 60 seconds.
8. To finish-file, wipe away the inhibition layer with 91% or higher isopropyl alcohol. Refine shape and overlay using your e-file or hand file.
9. Cleanse away dust and debris using isopropyl alcohol.
10. Finish with color, design, or “Top it Off” top coat. Cure 60 seconds.
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