Builder In A Bottle 101 and Application Guide
What is Builder In A Bottle Gel?
Builder In A Bottle gel is a thicker, strengthening gel that adds structure to natural nails. Perfect for overlays, short extensions, and giving nails long-lasting support with a natural look.
Why Hana Gel Builder in a Bottle?
Our soak-off, refillable builder gel is beginner-friendly and designed for effortless application straight from the bottle. Whether you're sculpting overlays or doing infills, it's a salon essential.
✨ Why You'll Love It:
- Cures in 2 mins (UV) / 1 min (LED)
- HEMA-Free – gentle for sensitive clients
- Vegan & Cruelty-Free
- Soak-off formula for easy removal
- Refillable – perfect for infills without full removal
- Self levelling with smooth application
- Available in clear, milky and nude tones
How to Use Hana Gel Builder in a Bottle
1️⃣ PREP
- Push back cuticles
- Lightly etch the nail plate using a 150–180 grit nail file or fine sanding band
- Remove dust and cleanse with nail prep solution
2️⃣ BASE
- Apply a thin layer of rubber base gel and cure
(Pro tip: this can double up on base coat!)
3️⃣ BUILD
- Apply a slip layer (do not cure)
- With a small bead of builder gel, float and guide it over the nail to build your structure
- Allow it to self-level, then cure
4️⃣ REFINE
- Cleanse the nail, then gently file to perfect the shape if needed
5️⃣ FINISH
- Apply your gel colour or top coat and cure as usual