Description
TOUCH BUILDER GEL – a three-phase camouflage building gel
Touch Builder Gel is a camouflage, three-phase building gel characterised by self-levelling properties. Due to its consistency, it spreads easily, holds the arch perfectly and does not shrink on the nail. Ideal for sculpting, strengthening, length restoration and nail extension using forms or the Dual Form technique.
Benefits:
- Medium thickness consistency, leaning towards the thicker side
- High strength and hardness
- Easy to spread and quick to apply
- Non-burning under the lamp
- Does not crack or chip
- Holds the arch beautifully, does not shrink even on long nails
- Can be filed after 15 seconds
- Medium pigmentation – conceals nail imperfections
- Suitable for strengthening, extension, repair and 3D designs
Application Method:
- Lightly buff the nail surface with a 180 grit file.
- Remove oils from the nail plate.
- Apply dehydrator.
- Apply Ultrabond / primer with an almost dry brush – avoid contact with skin.
- Apply a thin layer of Rubber Base as a foundation.
- Cure for 60 seconds under the lamp.
- Remove the sticky layer from the base.
- Perform nail extension or strengthening with Touch Builder Gel.
Technical Properties and Tips:
When strengthening, it is important to fill the underside of the nail (the natural nail from within). Complete final shaping after the gel has cured.
For strengthening: gel thickness in the centre – 0.5–0.7 mm
For extension: 1 mm distance from the cuticles, tip thickness – 1 mm, free edge – 0.7–1 mm
Curing time:
Under a 48 W LED lamp: 60–120 seconds
Ingredients (INCI):
Acrylates Copolymer, Isobornyl Methacrylate, Silica, Hydroxycyclohexyl Phenyl Ketone. May contain: CI 77891, CI 14700, CI 47000, CI 42090, CI 60730, CI 15510, CI 77499.
Responsible Party: Tiwatiwacom SIA Dzervju iela 6, Riga, LV-1019, Latvia.
Shelf Life: 2 years
Shelf Life After Opening: 12 months
Batch Number: See on packaging
Precautions:
- For professionals only
- Keep away from children
- Avoid contact with eyes
- May cause allergic reaction
- If any allergic reaction occurs, discontinue use immediately
Specifications
| Capacity |
30 ml |
| Colour |
Nude |
| Type |
Three-phase builder gel, camouflage gel |
| Consistency |
Medium viscosity, leaning towards thicker |
| Curing time |
60–120 s in a 48 W LED lamp |
| Shelf life |
2 years; after opening – 12 months |
Frequently asked questions
How long does TOUCH Builder Gel Nude take to cure in an LED lamp?
In a 48 W LED lamp – 60–120 seconds. The gel does not cause a heat spike in the lamp.
Is the Nude gel suitable for the Dual Form technique?
Yes, the gel is suitable for extensions on forms and with the Dual Form technique, as well as for strengthening, repairs and 3D designs.
Does the Nude shade conceal nail imperfections?
The gel is a camouflage gel with medium pigmentation, so it masks nail plate imperfections.
How thick should the layer be for nail extensions?
Leave a 1 mm gap from the cuticles; the apex thickness is 1 mm and the free edge 0.7–1 mm. For strengthening, the gel thickness at the centre is 0.5–0.7 mm.
How should the nail be prepared before applying the gel?
Buff the surface with a 180 grit file, degrease, apply dehydrator and Ultrabond/primer, then a thin layer of Rubber Base. Cure the base for 60 seconds and remove the sticky layer.