Hard requires some serious skill but once you get the technique down, you will have some of the most beautiful sets ever!
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Hard Gels and Builder Gels
Tools and Supplies
Helpful Videos On Technique
Nail Art inspiration
Hard Gels and Builder Gels
I added a few of my hard gels here. I hope you like them!
Natural colors have my heart!
Beetles HEMA-Free Hard Gel Set Chestnut Breeze
Tell me this pink isn’t to live for?? I dare you! 😍
Beetles HEMA-Free Hard Gel 1.06oz Pink
Clear is an absolute must have for every technique! Get it!
Beetles HEMA-Free Hard Gel Dewy Breeze 1oz
Soft and beautiful!!!
Beetles Ivory Veil 1oz Nail Builder Gel
Soft, elegant, and long lasting!
Beetles Rose Dusk Hard Gel 1oz Nail Extension
This is a great hard gel starter set! I love it
FINGER SECRET Hard Gel Builder Gel 1.05fl.Oz
This is a great hard gel starter set as well!
Clear White Pink Solid Builder Gel for Nails
This builder gel is top of the line! Definitely my best builder gel brand! Well worth the money!
IZEMI Resin 99.9 Builder Gel Fast Version
I figured I’d add a bundle since you will need all of these items to do a set!
IZEMI Bundle Neo Base + Fast Ver + The Resin 99.9 Mid
I love this brand as well. It’s a little harder to find but so worth having!!
IZEMI Bundle The Master Base + Fast Ver + The Resin Non-wipe Top Coat Mid
This color is so beautiful and classy! I love a good shimmery color!
The GelBottle Whisper BIAB™
You can’t beat a strong, long lasting builder gel made to out perform most other gels! I love this brand!
IZEMI New Builder Gel Resin 99.9 Multi 2, 20g
When I want a luxury finish without the high price, I turn to this brand!
Kokoist Fixee Gel Natural
Clear and beautiful!
Kokoist Fixee Gel Clear, 4g
Tools and Supplies
Everything you will need for Hard gel and builder gel sets
My go to. Easy to use and quick
SAVILAND 12W Portable UV Nail Lamp LED
This is a wonderful set for tips!
krofaue 500PCS Soft Gel Half Cover Nails
I like to keep my station clean and I use this pad to help me do so
Foldable Nail Art Table Mat, Waterproof Pink
This glue is extra strong! Your tips will last for weeks when you use this glue!
Beauty Secrets Drip & Clog Proof Nail Glue
These forms are used to extend builder gel! If you break a nail, you can use this form to help you create a replacement nail that looks natural!
200 PCS AHIER Self-adhesive Nail Forms
UV light for the final finish to most sets!!!
SUNUV UV LED Nail Lamp Gel Light UV Dryer
This UV light will save you so much time!
UV Nail Lamp - Fast Drying LED with 4 Timers
This set is so adorable. The brushes are made very well, which helps in getting a smooth and even stroke when designing your nails
21 Pcs Nail Art Brushes & Tools Set Pink
If you want a professional finish to your sets, you will need a reliable nail drill! I’ve had mine for a number of years and it still works like new!
Jiasheng 20000rpm Electric Nail Drill
This brush is a must have if you’re going to do gel techniques!
Dual Ended Hard Gel Nail Brushes for Builder Gel
Helpful Videos On Technique
If you are anything like me, you need visuals!
Here’s an informative Hard Gel tutorial! Short and sweet!
Hard gel nails application | Gel nails diy, Gel nail tutorial, Hard gel nails
If you are having a hard time with form and how to apply the gel, this give you some insight on a form that will help in giving you a smooth foundation!
Katie Dutra | Gel Nail Artist & Educator on Instagram: "Struggling with hard gel application? 🤔 Here’s a real-time clip of me doing a hard gel overlay (aka str… [Video] [Video] | Gel nail tutorial, Hard gel nails, Gel nails diy
Another example of how to lay the gel 💅
Paula 💅🏻🌙💗 on Instagram: "a quick & easy builder gel tutorial! 🎀🥹🥂 this is a part 2 of my previous video - a detailed tutorial for how i apply my builder… | Gel nails diy, Gel nail tutorial, Builder gel nails
If you want to know what amount of gel should be on your brush when applying it to your nail bed, this video demonstrates a good portion size for beginners
Pin de Julia Flansburg en Video работа | Extensiones de gel, Manicura de uñas, Arte de uñas de gel
I’m a sucker for a unique French manicure set! Here’s a very simple yet elegant French manicure style to try!!
Kinetics Nail Systems on Instagram: "🌸✨Looking for a touch of elegance this Saturday? Treat yourself to peaceful 💫 zen vibes with a stunning gel ombre nails … [Video] [Video] | Ombre gel nails, Ombre nails tutorial, Gel nails
If you want to learn how to use the gel with a nail tip, this tutorial shows you how it’s done.
Unlock the Secrets: Achieve Natural-Looking Nails with Milky Builder Gel | Simple nails, Gel nails, Diy nails
Here’s a great example of how to fix your nails if the gel takes on a weird or bulky shape!
🙋POV: When your builder gel turns into armor. Save it with this trick! [Video] | Gel nails diy, Gel nail tutorial, Builder gel nails
Here’s a tutorial of hard gel being used on a natural nail! 😍
How to correctly do Gel nail for beginners: Step-by-step Application tutorial - MissGel [Video] | Gel nails diy, Gel nail tutorial, Gel nails
I love how you can see in clear view, each one of the products being used for each step of the process!
Alyssa Thrash on Instagram: "Builder gel has really changed the game for me!! A year ago my nails were so short and weak I could not have imagined them being th… [Video] [Video] | Builder gel nails, Natural gel nails, Gel nails at home
A quick but very in depth tutorial on how you use the gel without a nail tip
APRENDA A FATURAR COM ALONGAMENTO DE UNHA | curso com certificado | Unhas de gel, Unhas bonitas, Arte de unhas de gel
Nail Art inspiration
If you hadn’t noticed, I love a pink set of gorgeous nails!!! And I’m talking every shade of pink! Well not hot pink lol mostly soft pinks!
Épinglé par Avital Fisher sur איפור וטיפוח | Idées vernis à ongles, Vernis à ongles, Jolis ongles
What’s your nail shape of choice! I’m an almond shape girly, All day! I find that my nails last longer when they have more of a round shape!
Pin by FancyMe on Pins by you | Gel nails, Types of nails, Squoval nails
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Tell me this isn’t one of the most gorgeous sets you’ve ever seen! It’s soft and beautiful!!
Pin by ᴛʜᴀɪs on nails⌁ | Gel nails, Elegant nails, Nails
This has to be my favorite set of all time! I love the combination of soft pink and white sparkles! 😍
Pin by Karyn Lake on Nail designs | Elegant nails, Bridesmaids nails, Bride nails