Should you Get Builder Gel? Where to in Indianapolis?

The question of the year nail clients are asking is: Should I try Builder Gel?

Should she get builder gel?

The answer is maybe.

Here are some better questions to find out. Is there a nail salon near me that offers builder gel? What is my nail type? What are my nail goals? 

Not all salons offer builder gel. If you are in Indianapolis, Indiana there are only a few reputable places to go. One of the top places is Nychii Nails located right beside the Broad Ripple area. For example this salon is not only licensed in Nails but also carries a certification in structure/builder gels. Many salons do not take the time to get that additional certification. So first be sure to ask the salon if they are licensed and certified. 

A structure gel certification completed with Dylan Pritchard in Chicago.

Nail salons can use many different types of builder gel for their clients and it can be tricky to know the difference between them all. It is always a good idea to ask the salon what brand they are using. There are two main types of builder gel: Soak off/Soft gel and Hard gel. We recommend choosing a salon that has both. The nail technician will be able to decide which is best for you and your nail type.

Descriptive photos of different nail types.

Your nail type depends on many factors. Some common nail types are: thin, brittle, ridged, upward, downward, flat, oily and dry. Take a look at your nails and try to decipher your own nail type. A knowledgeable nail technician will be able to see your nail type and recommend the best products. Try discussing your nail type with your nail tech to know more. Nychii Nails does an excellent job of this with a quick consultation for all new clients before their service starts.

Your nail goals may also decide which service is best for you. If you are looking for short to medium length nail builder gels will be a great service. If you are looking for long lengths or pointy shapes soak off/soft gel is the incorrect choice. Some hard gels can support longer lengths but it can depend from person to person. 

Builder gel nails are extremely popular due to their natural look and lightweight feel. Clients across the country are asking for them more often than acrylic services. They can be a great economical option for frequent nail salon goers who are looking to extend their manicure. Builder gel typically lasts 3-4 weeks where the average gel or acrylic manicure lasts around 2 weeks. Builder gel sets can also take less time for clients who have a busy schedule. A popular reason is that builder gel can be ‘filled - in’ whereas simple gel polish manicures must be soaked off the nail, incurring more time in the chair. 

All in all if you have a licensed and certified salon, the proper nail type and want natural looking nails then builder gel is for you.