How to choose a builder gel for a healthy manicure

Builder gel – the secret to perfect nails

Choosing the right builder gel is essential for a lasting manicure. Builder gels provide invaluable support to the nails, protecting them from breakage and allowing for beautiful, easy and professional manicure work. At the FREYA Nails manicure shop, we know very well how confusing it is for a manicurist or even for the clients themselves to make the best choice among a wide range of products. However, what are the criteria for choosing the ideal builder gel for the perfect manicure?

Density and consistency – the first step to making the right choice

Builder gel differs not only in price, but also in density, hardness, elasticity and viscosity. Essentially, we can divide builder gels into three main types:

• Soft gels – more commonly used as gel polishes and various rubber-based varieties.
• Hard gels with slight elasticity - the most often preferred product for salons, due to the good combination of strength and flexibility of the gel, ideal for all nail types.
• Fully solid gels (Solid gel) – suitable for reinforcing the free end, for square shapes and creating unique embedded designs.

Viscosity – what do you need to know?

Here we can define low, medium and high viscosity:

• Medium-viscosity builder gels are the easiest and most suitable to work with, especially popular and often preferred because of their easy self-leveling.
• Lemmy Builder Gel – extremely suitable for the now popular no-file manicure technique, which saves time and materials.
• Shimmer Builder Gel and Brocade Builder Gel have a slightly thicker texture, ideal for beginner manicurists.

Nail preparation before builder gel

Appropriate prior preparation is absolutely mandatory:

• Cleaning with 95% alcohol and degreasing the nails is paramount.
• Applying a base coat – such as Clear Rubber Base or Hardy Base .

Then you can proceed to the actual building with your preferred gel.

Polymerization – a final but important step

Builder gels are cured in professional UV lamps that provide the necessary power and uniform light. FREYA Nails lamps ensure optimal curing even with highly pigmented builder gels.

Choose the right building gel today!

Remember, the perfect manicure requires professional selection of products. Approach wisely, take a detailed look at the offers from the FREYA Nails brand and consider the features and current prices when making your choice. Are you ready to take the next step? Choose your Builder Gels and choose your gels with the quality that your work and your clients deserve!

Practical tips for perfect work with builder gel

Builder gel is your best ally for a beautiful and long-lasting manicure, as long as you know the right techniques to use it. Once you have made your choice of the ideal builder gel, here are the steps for professional application that will guarantee optimal results. Here are some important details that will make your job easy and enjoyable:

Applying building gels – the little secrets for great success

To avoid common problems such as uneven application or spillage, follow these recommendations:

• Always work in thin layers – this ensures even distribution and perfect polymerization in the UV lamp.
• Apply the "drop" technique by placing a small amount of gel in the center of the nail and spreading with gentle movements towards the periphery.
• Hold the brush at an angle of about 45° to avoid the gel touching the cuticle and side walls of the nail.

Choosing the right UV lamp for perfect gel curing

For a professional manicure, a high-quality curing of the builder gel is mandatory. The correct choice of UV lamps is critical for the final result and the durability of the manicure:

• Choose appropriate UV lamps for complete and effective polymerization of each layer.
• Prefer lamps with an even distribution of diodes to avoid unpolymerized areas and possible allergic reactions.
• FREYA Nails lamps provide optimal curing, ensuring that the gel will not remain soft or undercooked, even with highly pigmented colors.

Combining builder gels with decorations for an impressive manicure

After the construction is complete, it's time for decoration - the part where you can unleash your creativity:

• Add unique details with gel paints , which allow for fine and precise design.
• Use the modern Spider Gel for artistic lines and mesh effects.
• For a shiny finish, choose Sparkly Gel , which adds a luxurious look to your manicure.

Daily nail care with builder gel

A builder gel manicure requires proper maintenance to stay fresh and beautiful for as long as possible:

• Use cuticle oils daily to maintain nail hydration and strength.
• Avoid contact with aggressive chemicals and detergents that may damage the gel.
• If necessary, carefully remove the growths with professional nail files , without pressing too hard.

Additional troubleshooting tips when working with builder gel

In the process of building a manicure, sometimes minor imperfections appear that can be easily avoided. If you notice that the gel does not bake well or spreads easily, make sure that you have applied a sufficiently thin layer and have selected an appropriate UV lamp. To remove the excess sticky layer, use quality disinfectants from the FREYA Nails catalog, which provide a clean and professional finish. Do not forget the importance of high-quality tools for working with gel - check out our manicure cutters and shaping files , which are specially designed for precise shaping and filing of the built nail. To make the process even easier, you can also rely on top nail forms , which significantly speed up the building time and guarantee a perfect result with minimal effort. With them, you will achieve a professional look and healthy nail architecture from the first time.

Choosing the right top coat to finish your manicure

The finishing top coat is the last step that ensures durability and shine of the manicure:

• Super Shiny Top adds maximum shine and protection.
• Velvet Top Matte offers an elegant and modern matte finish.
• For more unconventional effects, check out Brocade Top Matte and Potal Top Matte .

Buy modern building gels at great prices online now!

Guarantee yourself a perfect manicure by choosing the most suitable building gels from FREYA Nails. Browse our extensive catalog, choose your product and enjoy the convenience of ordering online right now. Take advantage of great prices, excellent quality and fast home delivery! If you have any questions or need professional advice, visit the Contacts page, where our team will be happy to help you with recommendations and advice.