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Gel or builder gel? A plain-English guide

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Two of the most requested services, explained without jargon — so you can choose with confidence.

We are asked this at least once a day, so here is the honest answer.

Gel colour

A thin, flexible coloured gel applied like polish and cured under a lamp. It lasts around three weeks and suits nails that are already reasonably strong.

Builder gel

A thicker, self-levelling gel that adds structure. It creates an apex that protects weak or bendy nails, and it can be used to sculpt extra length.

  • Short, strong nails: gel colour is perfect.
  • Thin, peeling or bendy nails: builder gel underneath your colour.
  • Want length: sculpted builder gel extensions.

Both are removed the same gentle way — never peeled, never scraped. That is the real secret to healthy nails under gel.