Builder Base Extension - Everything You Need To Know [GUIDE 2023]

What is builder base? 

Recently, the popularity of hard gels has been weakening in favor of builder bases. This type of nail product is more friendly and easier to use than UV hard gels when it comes to nails extension. You do not need to be trained in using UV builder gels that are dedicated to more experienced lovers of beautiful long nails.

Soft gels or otherwise known as builder in a bottle. The durability of branded and more quality ones can extend nails up to 1 cm and they are easy to use too. Why? Standard UV gel has to be applied by gel brush, gel is denser and it is harder to distribute on the nail plate. Semilac soft gels /builder bases are more like standard gel polishes so you have varnish in the bottle with brush in the cap. Simple ;)

How much does it cost?

This is the great advantage of this product, it is one of the cheapest options for nail extensions.

it certainly does not offer as many possibilities as uv gel or acrylic nails. But in most cases, girls prefer a gentle nail extension and faster application. Thats why builder bases are so popular now.

The price of the Semilac Extend Base 5in1 product is about 15 euros and we already have the product in the higher version 'CARE' with a complex of 10 unique ingredients well known to skin, hair and nail care, such as biotin, arginine, soy and wheat proteins, head cabbage leaf extract, tea tree oil, vitamin E and glycerin, threonine and serine.

The product will last you about 7-8 sets. So for one set of manicure it comes out to less than 2 euros. Of course, in order to extend your nails, you will also need an extension form. Semilac nail extension templates 100pcs is only about 7 euros.

Do we need to buy color and top? And here Semilac is once again ahead of the competition in the builder in a bottle nail extension category. Semilac soft gels are available in many colors and the formula already contains the top.

So you can use only one bottle to make a complete manicure with the possibility of extending the nail plate or overlay nails.

Builder Base Nail Extensions: how do we apply it?

Nails preparation

As always, the preparation of the nail plate is crucial. preparation of the cuticles, proper filing of the nail shape, matting the nail plate and removing all dirt from the nails.

Under this link you will find a video tutorial on how to prepare your nails well for the application of the product.

Application

If you have used gel polishes before, the use of Semilac Extend 5in1 will not be a problem for you, you just need to practice using the form and applying the product a bit. A denser formula than gel polishes will make it easier to apply on the form and make nail overlays.

Here we also support our customers with a video tutorial.
You will find it at the link below

Application & Removal

Soft Gel (Builder in a bottle) - How to remove it?

Builder in a bottle that can last up to 4 weeks and can also be removed by soak off with only few products for removal? Sounds fantastic! and you can actually remove Semilac Extend 5in1 using acetone. It is certainly more time-consuming than removing standard gel polishes. You will need to repeat the soak off procedure 2-3 times. For those who know how to use nail drill, this will not be a problem. A good e-file machine and quality nail drill bits will easily remove the builder in a bottle product.

Builder in a bottle vs Hard Gel extensions - which last longer?

Here, of course, gel wins, you can use it to extend your nails, it is very hard and durable. sometimes it is enough to add a gel for regrowth and we can still enjoy long nails. But hard gels are more complicated and dedicated to the advanced, and it is also a more expensive option. Semilac Extend 5in1 is also very durable. You can enjoy extended nails for up to 4 weeks.

Semilac Builder in a bottle - Extend 5in1 - Pros and Cons

Pros:

- A good price for a high-quality product that is suitable for nail extensions.
- Durability of the formula - up to 4 weeks
- A large range of colors so we do not have to buy additional gel polish color.
- The formula contains Top, so we save money and do not have to buy it additionally.
- A formula that makes it easy to shape and spread evenly on the nail plate

Cons:
-If you are starting your adventure with nail extensions on the form, you may have to practice a bit to gain experience in the efficient extension of nails on the form.
- The formula is thicker than the standard gel polish base so you have to get used to this type of formula - but only this ensures the proper hardness and durability of the manicure
- Extension up to 1cm. For some fans of very long nails, it may not be enough.