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

Builder Gel Kit

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1,000,000+ Happy Customers

Builder Gel Kit

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

Prep & Shape

The first step is shape and prep. Lightly shape your nails. Clip 90% of the way into your shape and file the last 10% to get an even starting shape. For more shaping tips and tricks, check out our Shaping 101 video. Push back cuticles and buff your nail plate. Wipe each nail with a prep pad to dehydrate your nails.

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Build

Apply an even layer of Builder Gel Polish to the entire nail. Start the brush in the center of your nail, push down to the base of the cuticle, then pull the brush back to swipe across the nail. Try for complete coverage of your nail in about 3 strokes. Be sure to clean up any stray gel before curing to avoid early lifting, chipping and a gel allergy. Dip the Clean Up Brush in the Acetone Remover Pot to clean up gel.

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

Cure in UV Lamp

Our team likes to cap the free edge with builder gel for a salon-look and to prevent chips. Here's how: before painting your entire nail, run the brush along the edge of your nail to create a seal. Then paint your entire nail. Cure your entire hand for 2 minutes with a long press of the lamp button.

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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.

Review topics: [color, feel, quality, issues, results, look, shade, price, strength, base, formula, gel, consistency, length, customer service, nails, shape, coverage, protection, polish, oil, pain, glow, kit, box, thickness, amount, system, coats, application].

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

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)

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)

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)

Learning curve but still looks good!

"This is Blush Bounce with a non-O&J pearl chrome powder over it. I love the peachy-neutral color of the builder gel and will definitely use it a lot more times without the chrome powder, but wanted to try with chrome this time. It’s a bit of a learning curve to use the builder gel but I’m sure I’ll get better with practice. It did burn at first but I followed the video instructions to remove quickly for a few seconds and then reinsert under the lamp, and that worked well. Love the feel of the builder gel…feels more like a pro gel mani."

— PJ (4/5)

Might be user error, but…

"I purchased the gel mani kit and the builder gel kit. I’ve followed the directions exactly using the gel polish with both the peel off base and the gel base coat. I could peel off my gel mani within 3 days. Now I’m trying builder gel under my gel mani, but one nail already peeled off after 2 days. What am I doing wrong? I am so happy to say that the system is in NO WAY damaging my nails, so for that I am very thankful!!!"

— Rachel K. (4/5)

Color is great. Gel peeled off completely on day 2

"Not sure how this is supposed to help build nails — not even 24 hours later and three of my nails peeled and lifted. I did thorough prep as usual. So disappointed. I love my regular Olive and June gels I’ve used for a while now. This variety is a miss :("

— EmmaB (3/5)

Nice neutral in a nude shade

"Nice, strong long lasting builder gel. Don’t do the layers too think or it will be more likely to peel and lift."

— Heather F. (5/5)

Mom-Approved

"I gave my mother a manicure using many of your builder gels - she just needed a little more length and wanted a nude mani that wasn't boring. We used Cashmere Kiss, Sky Blue Filter, and Sugar Glow. Look how happy she was! ALSO, I gave her a fill 2 weeks later and the retention was excellent. NO lifting!"

— Anne E. (5/5)

Great system for at-home manis

"I really enjoy the builder gel system! Very easy to use, the self-leveling aspect of the gel is fantastic, and my nails turned out great! The only issue I’ve had so far is with the lamp - I’m not sure if I just got a bad one, but I have to unplug and replug it back in every time I try to turn the power button on to cure, which is a challenge. However, I would still definitely recommend the system!"

— Katie B. (4/5)

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.