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There are a lot of different products available to make your nails look pretty. You can choose from natural nails or nail extensions because they both look good. Nail art is gaining popularity among everyone because of its beautiful look. This article can give you all the tips on how to remove builder gel.
Nails are an essential part of forming our personality along with our clothes and behaviour. Some people like to adore their natural nails and some like to get them done in a nail salon.
When we talk about the builder gel many people may think that it is very difficult to apply or remove it. The builder gel stays in place for a long time in comparison to any regular nail polish. We can admire the same nail art design for a long time if we choose to do it with the builder gel.
It is always important to take care of our natural nails even if they are short in length or long. If you are also a fan of keeping natural nails then you can change the shape of your nails.
People often learn to apply it on their own but the removal process can be to little bit of a problem. The builder gel can be a very good option to give strength to your nails if they are weak in structure. It can also save you some time applying nail polish again and again in a short time.
The builder gel doesn’t chip off with any activity so you can make your nails look gorgeous even if you are a mother of chaotic children. Let’s talk more.

1. What Is Builder Gel?
When it comes to making your nails look good along with giving them some strength you should the builder gel. We can say builder gel has a sticky texture which makes it resistant to acetone. The builder gel is a lot thicker than the regular nail paints available to us.
It is not very expensive like getting your nails done in a nail salon. Almost everyone is working nowadays and wants to keep their nails looking good too and builder gel be solution for them.
Even people who face problems with their nails not being able to grow long can use it to design a tip using the builder gel. ‘Even if it has a thick consistency it can get really hard once exposed to UV light.
To make it a lot easier for us some small companies manufacture the builder gel in bottles too just like our regular nail paints. It can be used in many different ways and in the next section, we will be discussing the different uses of the builder gel.

2. Some Uses Of The Builder Gel
There are many different ways to use the builder gel because of its excellent properties. Here we will be giving you some clever ways to use the builder gel. People who have fragile nails might face some difficulty with applying only nail polish.
They should apply a thin layer of builder gel on top of their natural nails to give them some strength. We can use any color or we can simply use the clear gel.
A lot of people face the problem of brittle nails at some point in their whole lives. People dealing with this problem should think about giving the builder a try. It can help us to form a nail-like structure and it is hard so we wouldn’t be able to bite them.
The builder stays in its structure even after we cure it. We can use this property to form some 3D designs and then stick them on our nail art design with the help of some base coat or gel.
When it comes to applying gel polish to our natural nails or extensions it is always advisable to apply a thin layer of builder gel as a base. We use this technique because gel polish is hard to remove and can also cause some damage to our natural nails.
Despite all this, the gel polish can be a great product to use different unique designs on our nails. It won’t dry out in exposure to the air and it only needs UV light to get cured.
Prolonged Durability and Chip-Resistant

The resilience and permanence of building gel are far greater than those of acrylics or regular nail polish. A firm, chip-resistant surface is formed when the gel cures; this makes it perfect for those whose nails are weak since it can endure everyday wear and tear.
1. People whose nails are weak or brittle sometimes choose to use builder gel instead of regular nail polish since it is stronger and lasts longer.
2. The longer-lasting finish of building gel is achieved by curing it under a UV or LED lamp, as opposed to nail polish.
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3. How To Apply The Builder Gel
It is important to know how to apply the builder gel before learning the process of removing it. Here is a short guide on the application of builder gel. As we all know we can get a nail design in a nail salon but it can be a little expensive for some people.
We can do it at home too with a little bit of practice. The only thing you have to keep in mind is that you should have a UV lamp at home for this.
The half-circular motion is the best to apply the builder gel but first prep your nails and apply the base coat for protection. Don’t forget to apply something on the edges of your fingers to prevent its exposure to your sensitive skin.
Now take a small amount of builder gel on a nail brush if you are using it from the box. But if you can use it from a bottle then you don’t need an extra brush. Relax your hand on the table because keeping it in the air can ruin the application.
Now try to add a vertical line of builder gel on your index finger’s nail. After this add two more lines on both sides of the previous line and they should be meeting at the base. Then some amount of builder gel on the brush and start maching the lines from left to right side.
When it is complete take a long thin brush to define the edges of the nail. Cure the nail for 80 seconds and apply the shiny or matt top coat. It is necessary to rub a lint-free wipe on the nail after everything is done.

4. How To Remove The Builder Gel?
There are a few different ways to remove the builder gel from your natural or acrylic nails. We will try to cover all the different methods to give you the chance to pick the method that suits you best. It can be a problem when it comes to the removal process of the builder gel.
The removal also depends on the factor the how much product is being used in the process. The quality also matters when it comes to the builder gel or any nail art product.
4.01 The Nail Filer Or Buffer
We can say this is the most traditional and cheaper way to remove the builder gel. The nail buffer is an essential part of doing anything with our nails. We use it when we have to apply nail paint to our nails to get rid of the shiny layer and add some friction.
Nail buffer helps to keep the product in place for a long time but it can also help to remove it. To do this take a new nail buffer because it can get the work done faster than the old one. Start rubbing the buffer on the builder gel from side to side. You can find it a little time-consuming and tiring but it can do the trick.
Rub it until you start seeing your natural nail underneath it. When you can see your nail from all sides take a brush and remove the dirt. Take a lint-free pad, soak it in the acetone and gently rub it on your nail. When the process is complete apply nail primer to hydrate your natural nails.
Then apply a very thin layer of base coat or any regular clear nail point to protect the nail. Never forget to apply the cuticle oil at the end of the process.

4.02 Use Acetone
We all know that removing builder gel can be very difficult but some people might wonder if they can use acetone to remove it. No, it is not possible to remove the builder gel only by the use of acetone. The normal acetone available in the market which we use you remove our nail paints is of no use.
That acetone is diluted so it can not help us. The concentrated acetone can help us. The acetone should be 100% pure for this purpose only.
Start by buffing the nails to remove the shiny layer from the nails because it can help the acetone to go deep in the product. Now you can find two different ways to go forward after this.
The first method is to soak the cotton pads in the acetone and put them on our nails. Then try to cover it completely using some aluminum foil and leave it as it is for about 12 minutes.
The second method is to put the cotton pads soaked in acetone on our nails and then secure them with nail clippers. They are not usually cheap and we can find them on any online shopping site.
After doing this remove the cotton pads and start strapping the softened gel with the help of a metal cuticle pusher or a wooden stick. Try to remove the product as much as you can and then remove the builder gel left with a nail buffer. Then you can hydrate your nails by applying some cuticle oil.
4.03 By The Use Of The Tools
With time we found ways to decrease our struggle as much as possible. The different nail tools are also a way to ease our fashion journey with our pretty nails. There are many tools and the purpose of every tool is different from others.
To remove the builder gel by the use of any tool first, we need to cut the extended builder gel nail extensions. If your natural nails are long then watch it carefully while you cut the nail extensions with a nail clipper.
Now take out the tool with the cylindrical barrel-like metal tip. You can use it this way or you can put the disposable sandpaper on its tip to make it last for longer.
Now start turn on the machine and start rubbing it on your nails. Do not apply any pressure while doing it because it can cause some injury to your natural nails. Keep rubbing it until you can see your natural nail and also make sure to stop in between to remove the dust with a wind brush to see clearly.
After everything is done hydrate your nails and apply a base coat. Also, use the cuticle oil to provide nourishment to the nails. This method is being used in nail salons mostly because it needs tools to do it.

5. Final Note
This article solely talked about the builder gel. It is a very good product if you are looking for something to stay in place for longer. The builder gel is available in many colors and almost every nail tech uses it in their salon.
If you are someone who finds it expensive to get their nails done in a nail salon then you can try to apply by yourself too. The important thing about applying builder gel is the UV light because it doesn’t dry itself out in the air. We have to keep it under the UV light to cure it.
We also gave a short brief about the correct way to apply the builder gel at home. The removal can be a little difficult in comparison to the application. One can use the nail buffer to remove it but it can take a lot of your time.
We can say this is the cheapest way to remove the builder gel. Pure acetone is also an option to remove the builder gel. If you are someone who likes to do everything on your own then you can also use the different nail tools to do the same. We can buy everything from online sites easily.
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