what's the difference between a builder gel and the regular clear gel? What is the builder gel used for and what is the regular clear gel used for?
572994
The clear hard gel is good for lengthening nails. It does not seem to "soak off" easily. The clear top coat gel soaks off rather fast. The hard builder gel has more strength but harder to remove.
572995
Basically they are the same thing. One is advertised to be for strenghth which is more expensive and the other is just a clear gel to apply gemstones and other 3d items so its cheaper. The clear gel will also make your nails grow.
572996
The Builder gel is more thick in consistency, so if a client has thin nails and the arch has been filed out you can use this as a builder but you still must use the foundation as the base, and the clear gel is just like a laminated coating not as think in consistency. There is also a structure gel that is thick as well and can build a thin and fragile nail.I hope this answers your inquiry. Namaste~
572997
The builder gel is used for strength. I use it to make tips with forms generally. The clear gel is used for thickness on top of the builder gel- it is much more viscous than the builder gel. But you don't necessarily need to use the clear gel on top of the builder gel, sometimes I'll just put the color (Harmony Gelish or Shellac) directly on top of the builder gel, after filing it smooth.
572998
I use the builder gel for full sets with tips and the clear gel for overlays and tip fills.
572999
builder gel is used for extending the length of the nail. clear gel is for coating the nail.
835546
As far as I know - nothing. I've used both and they are interchangeable. I think it's just marketing.
1209225
"Regular" gel? You mean soak off gel/hard gel used for overlays and extensions? Yes. Or do you mean gel polish? Yes. It cures all gels.
2090278
Joseph - hard gel and builder gel are the same. Hard gels are different from your typical Gelish bottled gel polishes. These hard gels are more similar to acrylics and often require more time to soak off once you've filed as close to the natural nail as possible. Builder gel is also used for adhering tips if you don't want to use forms to build the nail out.
870970
I like to use the oil treatment, especially if you blow dry or curl your hair. It helps keep moisture to your hair. It gives your hair a silkiness when using it, too. I can tell a difference when just using the defining gel alone opposed to using the defining gel with the oil treatment.
917646
I would use sealer for this gel unless its the builder gel which is stronger.but I also seal builder gel too....either way is shiny.
1670754
The structure gel has the same ingredients as the foundation(basecoat). You can use it with or without it. The tacky layer (inihibition layer) left behind is normal it helps with the adherence of the next layer whether it is top coat or color. Once you are finish with the color and/or top coat wipe it off with the cleanser or alcohol and you're finish. It should be hardened and shiny.
1077335
Not sure If it's more effective. I just like the gel. It absorbs quickly and works well. I think it's a matter of personal preference. Both work great
1815060
You must file to remove. Gelish also makes SOGs (soak off gels that you soak off in pure acetone). They are in white packaging. The SOG product called Structure is the closest to the above product (Gelish Hard Builder Gel). It is buildable, but not as thick.
1102193
hi I got both of them they are for two different things.my package came with both though I haven't had time to use them a lot one is for narrowing the nose,the other is to mold.they say they work really well!
791160
If you're referring to the material to make your teeth molds, I dont think so. I believe there is more expensive kit you order initially. This was my second purchase from them, a refill after is used all the gel from the first order. The product works well.
1667953
I'm not sure there is a big difference, but the purifying gel is what works best for my skin type.
1325804
Make sure you didn't mean to get the 'gel' version of this product. The 'gel' and the 'moisturizer' are very different products and I once made the mistake of getting the wrong one.
922934
I personally have not tried both so I don't know the difference. Maybe ask the Hydroderm folks.
1216987
Thick Gel is a slightly different starch, NonGMO, but works in a similar fashion. Anyplace Clear Jel is used you can use a slightly lower amount of Thick Gel generally with a better result, as Thick Gel doesn't clump or cloud the way Clear Jel often does.
410583
I dont see a big difference between the two. They are a thicker sunscreen since the main ingredient is zinc oxide .
652376
I don't have an answer to that because it never occurred to use over the gel, but the product is for natural nails and if you are using gel nails, I believe is wasting the products properties.