【 builder gel nails Professional Analysis】A Guide to Essential Knowledge for Light Therapy Nails
What is builder gel?
builder gel nails (commonly known as photofacial nails) is an acrylic resin nail art technique cured by UV/LED ultraviolet light.A mainstream choice for modern nail salons, its core benefits include:
✅ High Transparency: presenting a natural and transparent nail surface texture
✅ Ultra-lightweight: the weight of a single nail is only 0.2-0.5 grams.
✅ Excellent toughness: bending strength of 15-20MPa.
✅ Long lasting: up to 4-6 weeks.
✅ Safe and harmless: FDA approved non-toxic formula
✅ Easy Maintenance: with removable gel system
[Nail salon technology comparison] Crystal nails vs builder gel nails
Mainstream nail salons mainly provide two types of resin nail services:
1️⃣ Crystal nails: need to mix crystal powder (methacrylate) and solvent (EMA monomer)
2️⃣ builder gel nails: Directly using prepolymer gel solution.
Both are based on acrylic resins, the difference being that when making a cake, you choose between pre-made cake blanks (builder gel nails) or mixing the batter on site (crystal nails).Due to the difference in operational efficiency, 80% of nail salons have fully adopted the builder gel nails technology.
【Light Therapy Extension Nail Standard Procedure】Code of Practice for Nail Technicians
Nail Prep
Scrub the nail surface with 180-240 grit sanding strips.
Alcohol pads to remove oil
Foundation
Apply PH balancer (bonding agent)
Base coat + UV light curing for 60 seconds
Extension molding
Installation of finger rests and stacking of extensions
Layer curing (90 seconds per layer)
Styling
Color glue application (2-3 layers)
Sealer coating + final curing
【Golden Rules for Safe Nail Care】Must Read for Consumers
⚠️ hygiene management
Confirmation that nail tools are autoclaved
Require individually wrapped nail removal kits
⚠️ operational specification
Prohibit excessive polishing of the nail body (retain >0.1mm of primary nail)
Preserve the physiologic barrier of the nail epithelium
⚠️ health maintenance
Remove your nails every 2-3 months.
Discontinue use immediately if nail bed separation occurs
Use Tea Tree oil treatment if infection is suspected.
