Hema-Free Builder Gel-Vanilla Cream

Tutorial 1: How to Create a Natural Nail Overlay
(Perfect for strengthening and protecting your natural nails without adding extra length.)

Step 1: Prep & Base. Thoroughly prep your nails by pushing back and triming cuticles, gently buffing the shine off the nail plate, and cleansing with alcohol. Apply a layer of Base Coat and cure for 60 seconds.

Step 2: The Slip Layer. Apply a thin, even layer of the Builder Gel across the entire nail. Do not cure yet. This acts as a smooth track for your next bead of gel to self-level perfectly.

Step 3: Build the Apex. Pick up a slightly larger bead of gel and place it near the cuticle, gently floating it down the center of the nail. Use a fine liner brush to carefully guide the product along the sidewalls and cuticle line for a seamless, full, and even coverage. Allow it a few seconds to self-level. (Pro Tip: Turn your finger upside down for a few seconds to let gravity pull the gel into the perfectly structured apex!)

Step 4: Cure & Top Coat. Once the shape is smooth, cure for 60-90 seconds under your UV/LED lamp. Wipe off the sticky layer with alcohol, lightly file to refine the shape if necessary, finish with Top Coat, and cure one final time.

Tutorial 2: How to Sculpt Nail Extensions (Using Paper Forms)
(Perfect for adding gorgeous, rock-solid length to short or broken nails.)

Step 1: Prep & Fit the Form. Prep your nails, apply Base Coat, and cure for 60 seconds. Securely fit a paper nail form under your free edge, ensuring there are no gaps between the form and your natural nail.

Step 2: Build the Free Edge. Pick up a bead of Builder Gel and brush it from the middle of your natural nail out onto the paper form to create your desired length and shape. Flash cure for 30 seconds to lock the length in place.

Step 3: Build the Structure. Apply a thin slip layer over the entire nail (do not cure). Place a larger bead of gel near the cuticle and gently float it down the nail to connect the natural nail and the extension, building a strong apex. Allow it to self-level, then cure fully for 60 seconds.

Step 4: Shape & Seal. Carefully remove the paper form. Wipe off the sticky inhibition layer with alcohol. Use a nail file to crisp up your sidewalls and refine the surface. Brush off the dust, apply Top Coat, and cure!

💡 Vettsy Pro Prep Tip for Zero Lifting:
The secret to a builder gel manicure that lasts for weeks without peeling is all in the preparation! Never rush your prep step. Ensure the nail plate is completely free of invisible cuticle skin and natural oils before applying your base coat. A clean, meticulously prepped canvas guarantees maximum adhesion and rock-solid strength.