The GelBottle Inc 17 Hard BIAB™ 20ml - TPO & Hema Free

Peachy elegance. Lasting strength.

Introducing 17 Hard BIAB™, the perfect blend of soft, peachy-pink tones and unbeatable durability. this advanced builder gel unites the resilience of a hard gel with the flexibility and effortless application of BIAB™. The result? A new addition to your kit that helps you find the right fit for every appointment.

Ideal for clients who want to extend their natural nail length or who need a stronger overlay for long natural nails, 17 Hard BIAB™ is designed for ultra-strong sets. It's also perfect for repairing breaks, allowing your clients to keep their length even if they're a nail down... this viscous hybrid formula makes nail fixes easy.

Designed with a self-levelling formula, this hard gel and builder gel innovation allows for exceptional control and smooth, streak-free finish. File-off system — lasts 4+ weeks and includes a built-in base to improve adhesion — pair with TGB's Base Coats for easier removals.

Proudly made in the UK and HEMA & TPO-free, this versatile hard builder gel is a salon essential for creating long-lasting, flawless manicures.

1. Sanitise your and your client's hands.
2. Push back cuticles using a cuticle pusher and trim excess with cuticle nippers.
3. File nails into the desired shape using a 220/240 grit file.
4. Buff the nail surface gently with a 100/180 buffer to remove shine.
5. Cleanse and dehydrate the nail plate using 100% pure acetone or IPA.
6. (Optional) Apply base coat — use a thin layer of TGB Bond Base or Rubber Base (HEMA-free).
7. Cure base coat for 99 seconds in TGB Light The Way Lamp (Low Heat Mode).
8. Apply first layer of Hard BIAB® — thin coat over the natural nail.
9. Cure first layer for 99 seconds in TGB Light The Way Lamp (Low Heat Mode).
10. Apply second layer — medium bead of Hard BIAB®, spread side to side and drag from cuticle. Turn hand over to help form apex. Build and cure one nail at a time.
11. Cure second layer for 99 seconds in TGB Light The Way Lamp (Low Heat Mode).
12. Apply third layer — repeat medium bead application to reinforce apex and structure. Build and cure one nail at a time.
13. Cure third layer for 99 seconds in TGB Light The Way Lamp (Low Heat Mode).
14. Remove tacky layer with acetone or IPA.
15. Refine shape using a 120/180 file and buff with 100/180 buffer. Focus on cuticle area and free edge.
16. Cleanse nails — remove dust and wipe with IPA.
17. Apply Top Coat — use your chosen TGB Top Coat.
18. Cure Top Coat for 60 seconds in TGB Light The Way Lamp.
19. Finish with Cuticle Essence — apply to each cuticle, avoiding nail surface to prevent dulling.

BIS-HEA POLY(1,4-BUTANEDIOL)-9/IPDI COPOLYMER, HYDROXYPROPYL METHACRYLATE, BIS-(PENTAERYTHRITYL TRIACRYLATE) PENTAERYTHRITYL DIACRYLATE/IPDI COPOLYMER, PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRAACRYLATE, SILICA, ETHYL TRIMETHYLBENZOYL PHENYLPHOSPHINATE, BIS-PEG/PPG-18/6 DIMETHICONE, PENTAERYTHRITYL TRIACRYLATE [MAY CONTAIN: (+/-) TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891), FD&C YELLOW NO. 6 (CI 15985), FD&C YELLOW NO. 5 (CI 19140), FD&C BLUE NO. 1 (CI 42090), D&C RED NO. 33 (CI 17200), D&C RED NO.6 (CI 15850), D&C RED NO. 7 (CI 15850), IRON OXIDES (CI 77491, CI 77499)].

Warning: Do not heat. Keep out of reach of children. Can cause an allergic reaction. Avoid direct contact with skin.