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Builder Gel Kit

Name: Builder Gel Kit
Brand: Olive and June
SKU: GPB-ECOMSET-PO
Price: 48.00 USD
Availability: InStock

BUILDER GEL POLISH

1,000,000+ Happy customers

$48

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Let’s build your dream nails with builder gel. The Builder Gel Kit features two ways to make your nail dreams come true. No appointments. No damage.

With the Builder Gel System you can build strength and length at home, on your schedule, for $2 a mani.

Note: LED Lamp not included. For everything you need for a salon-quality builder gel mani, add on the Gel Mani System.

What’s inside:

Nail Strengthener
Clear Builder Gel Polish
Sugar Glow Builder Gel Polish
Patent Pending Easy Fit Nail Forms (50 total forms in 3 different sizes)
Liner Brush
Full Size Builder Buffer
Full Size Builder File
Prep Pads
Wooden Cuticle Pusher

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Builder Gel Kit

Lasts up to 21 days
Non-damaging & non-toxic
15-Free & Hema-Free
Wide brush for easy DIY painting
Vegan & Cruelty-Free

Hands demonstrating nail preparation by clipping nails and pushing back cuticles on white surface with pink header text

Shape

Clip and file nails into desired shape.

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Hand under a pink Olive and June LED nail lamp curing gel polish with soft blue light glow

Builder Gel Polish

Apply a thin coat of Builder Gel Polish. Pop on Poppy for more stability. Clean up any gel in contact with your skin with your Clean Up Brush dipped in acetone. Cure for 2 minutes (long press on the lamp). Repeat with a second coat and cure. To build length, check out Nail Extensions with our Builder Gel 101 video.

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AI Generated Review Summary

The Builder Gel Kit offers a strong and beautiful finish with easy application. The gel polish provides a slight tint, and the kit includes various tools for a salon-quality manicure. However, some users experienced peeling at the base of their nails and issues with the peel-off basecoat.

Summary topics

Kit Contents (7%): Customers raved about the OandJ gel kit, praising its quality and ease of use.
Product Appearance (9%): Customers raved about the look of the product, mentioning that it looked incredible and natural.
Application Ease (4%): Customers appreciated the easy and smooth application process, which was mentioned multiple times in the reviews.
Gel Color (26%): Customers keep praising the beautiful and easy-to-apply builder gel, with a slight tint.
Peel-off Basecoat Durability (3%): A few customers pointed out that the peel-off basecoat did not last long and the nails completely peeled off.

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Review highlights

"Sugar Glow is a beautiful sheer milky white builder gel that gives a very natural, clean look." — Taylor
"The application is easy, the wear is solid, and my nails look better than ever." — Nikeya G.
"The clear builder gel is great for strengthening natural nails and creating a structured overlay." — Taylor

Reviews

LOVE IT!!!

"I really love these products and company. I suffer from hand eczema and I can do longer have acrylic or press ons, so I was so happy when I found a company with cleaner ingredients that do not cause flare ups for me. This kit is so easy to use and the directions are so detailed. I'm very happy with my purchase."

— Margaret R. (5/5)

The most natural extention ever!

"This is my format time trying builder gel nail extensions, I love them! Definitely didn't get it perfect on the first try but with practice I think I can get it next time. I'm in love with how natural they feel and don't pinch and lift up on my natural flat thin nails like press ons do. Definitely will be trying again! I put rose glaze on top of strawberry marshmallow to give it a pink iridescent look."

— Perty N. (5/5)

Impressed!

"Pretty solid builder gel. Long lasting and strong. I’ve always had thin nails and the builder gel let me grow them out!!"

— Amy (5/5)

I love this builder gel.

"I love this builder gel. There was a bit of a learning curve, especially for extensions. I have the hang of it now. I just apply to my natural nails for added strength. Sometimes I leave them clear for a natural look or add gel polish in one of the great colors. My nails look great for up to 3 weeks!"

— Debbie N. (5/5)

Learning curve

"Overall, I really like the Olive & June Builder Gel System. It gives my naturally thin, break-prone nails a nice layer of protection and creates a smooth, natural-looking finish. That said, there is definitely a learning curve. I found there are several important do’s and don’ts if you want to avoid lifting. Proper prep and keeping your nails away from water for several hours before and after the manicure seem to make a big difference. I also learned that thinner builder-gel coats are much easier to work with and remove than trying to build too much thickness at once. Once I figured out the technique, I was much happier with the results. I’d recommend the system, but I would definitely tell beginners to follow the prep and application instructions carefully and expect a little trial and error at first."

— Cristin F. (4/5)

Nice nail set

"Really impressed with the pricing of the kits and everything it comes with. I love getting 6+ colors to play with as well since most other kits give you only 1. It was very straightforward and easy to use. I need to get better with the poppy as I am used to turning the brush when painting, but it makes me much more steady."

— Tina T. (5/5)

Lavender Frost builder gel

"If you’re looking for the perfect nude - this is it! This is my first time using builder gel and I’m so impressed with the quality and ease! 3 weeks in and my nails still look amazing!"

— Karly S. (5/5)

There’s a learning curve

"I have very thin nails, but like to have them grown out. I can’t do just gel polish because my nails bend and it causes peeling. The builder gel is amazing! It gave me incredible strength to do a gel polish over top. There is a learning curve to the application. That I’m sure I will get better at with more comfort. But overall, I LOVE this product!"

— Megan (5/5)

"Paid a lot for this gel, manni System with builder gel, upon arrival the nail strengthening leaked okay, and then the color inking and the color lilac luxe are very thick and goopy despite me shaking them before use. the rest of the colors are fine, i do like the colors and it seems like it's a good product. If it works right. But I don't know if I will buy from Olive and June again."

— Christy (3/5)

Product great, container not

"Love the builder gel, works fine, tje bottle itself is horrible and no matter how careful i am with any of them and how often I clean them, they leak everywhere which is dangerous and will give someone a gel allergy."

— Savannah H. (2/5)

Q&A

How long does the builder gel need to cure for?: Great question! Each layer of the builder gel should be cured for 2 minutes. Make sure each coat is applied thin and cured fully before moving on to the next layer for the best results.
Can the colored builder gel be used to build the length also? I have most items in this kit and only need the builder gel and forms. I don't see the clear builder gel sold separately.: Yes! Builder Gel can be used to build more strength and length to the natural nail than would be possible with gel polish. It’s slightly thicker and stronger than traditional gel polish.
Are the nail forms and nail builder sold separately? I don’t need the rest of the items in the kit (I already have them or similar products).: The gel is sold separately (minus the clear builder gel), but the forms are only included in the Builder Gel Kit at this time.
I understand the difference between builder gel to build strength vs regular gel polish. But in terms of purchasing additional colors (after that clear builder base), whats the difference between buying a colored builder gel polish vs putting a traditional gel polish on top of the clear builder? Do the colored builder gels just add additional strength to that clear builder base? Trying to buy a builder kti now and I wanted to get a bunch of additional colors, and I'm just confused if I should be buying colored builder or gel polish?: Great question! Here's the difference: Colored Builder Gel: Adds color AND extra strength on top of your clear builder base. Thicker and more durable. Regular Gel Polish: Just adds color on top of your clear builder base. The strength comes from the builder base underneath. If you want maximum strength, go with colored builder gels. If the clear builder base gives you enough strength, regular gel polish works great too!
Are the nail forms reusable? Or are they single-use?: The nail forms are single-use, but they’re recyclable, so you can toss them responsibly after each use! Keep in mind 50 forms with 3 sizes, come inside the kit.