IBD Hard Gel LED/UV Builder Gel – Clear, Nail Extension & Overlay Construction, Strong Acrylic Finish, Professional Quality, 2 oz, 1 Pack

This ibd Hard Gel is absolutely fantastic! The clear formula provides incredible strength and durability that rivals salon-quality extensions. The LED/UV compatibility makes curing quick and convenient with consistent results every time. The consistency is perfectly balanced - thick enough to build structure and length but workable enough to shape and sculpt before curing. It self-levels beautifully for smooth, professional-looking finishes without bubbles or streaking. The clear formula is perfect for natural looks or as a base for polish. What impressed me most is the incredible strength once cured. These extensions last for weeks without chipping, cracking, or lifting. Perfect for anyone who's hard on their nails or wants long-lasting length. The acrylic-like finish is glossy and durable. Excellent for nail extensions, overlays, and sculpting work. Much easier to work with than traditional acrylic systems but delivers the same professional strength. Great for both beginners learning extensions and experienced nail artists. The product consistency remains perfect throughout the bottle with no thickening or separation over time. Easy to control application and shaping makes professional results achievable at home. Essential for quality nail extensions - highly recommend for strong, beautiful, long-lasting nails!

The container is small, but for personal use I think the size is fine. This is my first time doing these on my own and it came out decent. I’m sure each time it’ll come out better. It’s thick so you have to be mindful not to make it too thick as you go. With everything rising in cost it’s great I can continue to have my nails without having to drop hundreds of dollars on them each month. This is a much better cost option for me!

I just did my nails yesterday and I absolutely love this product. I have a clear I wish I would’ve got the pink, but I just been having issues with color and I wanted to just keep it simple and hopefully the clear would have worked better and it did like I was able to just really manage how much I put on I did have to buy my own brushes to paint on the builder gel, but it was such an easy process. I love the way it. it’s solidified my nail I feel like my nails are really strong now although this is just yesterday that I did them they feel like they’ll be long lasting so if not, I’ll probably change my reading but so far I really really appreciate them. They look so good And it was just really easy to apply. I had to repair one of my nails and it came in thick I was able to make a nice thick layer over my nail and it was just really easy to manage super grateful for this product.

All time favorite products. Makes ur nails last forever . I hope they never sell out cus I’ll be super sad but I love this color . I honestly use all their products from IBD . I use the pinks the clears the whites . All of them are fabulous quality . And honestly I truly feel like 2oz is a great amount but I wish they offered bigger sizes but overall you’ll be very satisfied with this company

Really liked this product. Great consistency to maneuver. Easy to work with for yourself and easy to clean off before curing. No harsh smell. The only complaint is heat spikes. It was strong with this one lol but they didn't last long when I would do simple flash cure with the flash lamp as far from my nail as i can before I put it in the big lamp to do a full 60 seconds (I also then personally add another 60 but thats just me).

This is a very good, professional grade product. I am learning to do my own nails and have been studying hard since we were locked down in mid-March, 2020 (I’m writing this at the end of June). I see in the questions section that a lot of people are asking questions like, “Does this gel need a primer/base coat,” “Does this need a top coat,” “Do I need a UV/LED lamp?” The answer to all these questions is YES. I suggest to ALL DIY’ers to please go to YouTube and watch videos made by professional, licensed nail techs, preferably nail educators - that’s different from just a nail tech. An educator works for product companies, teaching techs how to use the products so they will be successful. Learn how to do a hard gel application from start to finish - nail prep, using cleaners, bonders, bases, gel, sculpting (if you’re doing extensions), and top coat. Where this product fits in is between the base coat and top coat. Skipping any part of the process can compromise the effectiveness and longevity of this product. You can find videos specific to this product if you search for “IBD hard gel.” Now for my warning - If you’re curing this product in an inexpensive LED lamp, be careful of a very strong, quick exothermic reaction. Exothermic means “heat producing,” and with a strong lamp, this stuff can get very hot on your nails very quickly! In my lamp, I have to withdraw my hand within 4-5 seconds to let the heat settle down. Did you know that just about every company that makes gel products sells lamps to go with them? There is a reason for this, and it’s not just to get you to buy their lamps! Different lamps have different qualities, and it was only after I had some very unpleasant heat reactions that I went to the IBD website to read about their own lamp. They only sell one, and it is expensive, but it’s expensive for a reason - their lamp doesn’t hit you with full force at once. Here’s what they say: “ibd__ next generation 36-watt LED/UV Lamp gradually increases the intensity of light to prevent heat spikes. GraduaLight simultaneously delivers a comfortable curing experience and superior curing performance.” I wish I had read about this before I stuck my hand under my regular LED lamp! OUCH! Apparently, the company is well aware that it tends to cure very fast. Just be careful if you’re using this with a cheap lamp that hits you with full intensity right away. There are other high-end lamps with this gradual intensity feature, but if you bought your cheap lamp before you knew about this feature like I did, it probably doesn’t have it. So yes, get this product if you want solid, long-lasting overlays or extensions. Just don’t be stupid - if you’re DIY and just learning, do your homework to learn how to get the most from it, or any other nail products, for that matter. And be ready for that heat reaction in your lamp!

This product has a learning curve, but once you get the hang of it, it’s amazing! Super strong and durable. I used to use a soft builder gel but realized I needed something that works better with my lifestyle (I can be a bit rough on my hands daily). I do a full 120 second cure before wiping off the inhibition layer. Last 2-3 weeks before i have to refill. No lifting if i only use a dehydrator and base gel but can differ per person. Also a great product to fix nail breaks/cracks! Wish they had more color options. The pink is only SLIGHTLY colored. Can’t see it on camera but in person you can tell. Update: Also a great product for growing your nails as long as you use this correctly. Video shown are my nails 10 weeks of growth after chopping them down to extra short nails.

I am a licensed nail technician which influences my opinion of this product. This is more like a build in the bottle consistency than hard gel. It is self leveling which most people like, however, this one flows way too much. I have to do one nail at a time because it flows into my clients side walls and cuticles if I try multiple nails at once. That is something that you absolutely dont want to happen because you are subjecting your client to "over exposure" which can lead to contact dermatitis or the client can develop allergic reactions preventing them from being able to get their nails done. I was looking for a hard gel that does not self level so this is the absolute opposite. The pink is almost nonexistent once on the nail. This is a problem if you want to do french nails because I now have to take an extra step to paint them the right color pink. Adding extra steps adds time to a service which no one likes. It does provide strength and longevity to my clients nails.