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HEMA-Free Builder Gel System
Grow Stronger Natural Nails at Home
HEMA-Free Builder Gel that adds strength, structure and up to 4 weeks of wear. Done at home, in one sitting, even if you've never used gel before.
Who this is for
Builder Gel is for you if...
- Your nails bend, peel or break before they get the chance to grow.
- You've worn gel polish before, but it hasn't fixed the actual weakness underneath.
- You want visible length and a stronger nail shape, without extensions, acrylic, or a salon chair.
- You're new to gel and want a beginner-friendly system that's hard to get wrong.
Choose Gel Polish
If your natural nails are already healthy and you just want long-lasting colour and shine.
Choose Builder Gel
If your nails are thin, weak or breaking, it's formulated to add strength and structure, not just colour.
New to Builder Gel? Start Here.
Ultimate starter kit for long lasting manicures from home. Personalise your kit with either 2 or 4 chosen colours, plus receive all the essentials for that flawless mani from home. Everything included, beginner-friendly.
- Lasts up to 4 weeks
- HEMA-free, home-safe formula
- Beginner friendly
Before & After
Customers say: “This actually works.”
"I love how easy it is to use at home and my manicure looks better than when I went to the salon!"
RESEARCH-BACKED. PROFESSIONALLY VALIDATED
For over 14 years, we've helped more than 500,000 women achieve healthier, more beautiful nails at home
RESEARCH-BACKED. PROFESSIONALLY VALIDATED
For over 14 years, we've helped more than 500,000 women achieve healthier, more beautiful nails at home
"Hi, I'm Suzanne. I started 14 Day Mani because I believed women deserved salon-quality nails at home without damaging their nails. 14 Day Mani is my little way of helping women feel effortlessly put-together. Seeing our customers fall in love with their nails makes it all worth it."
- Suzanne Cummins, Founder
Discover BUILDER
Stronger, Longer Natural Nails.
Discover our HEMA-Free Builder Gel Collection. Collection has 12 gorgeous shades to suit every skin tone. Built It Up system must be used with Perfect Prep™ Primer for the long-lasting wear.
Choose Your Perfect Builder Gel Shade
Builder Gel vs. Gel Polish
Same brand, same lamp, same 2-week wear, different jobs. Here's the honest breakdown.
 BUILDER GEL
|
 GEL POLISH
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|---|---|
| Best for weak, bendy or breaking nails | Best for healthy nails, want colour |
| Adds strength + structure | Adds colour + shine |
| Thicker, self-levelling, domed | Thin, flexible, true colour |
| Up to 4 weeks wear | 2+ weeks wear |
| No base coat | Yes, separate base coat |
| Soak-off, same as gel polish | Soak-off |
Five things gel polish can't do
Builder Gel and Gel Polish are not the same product. Here's what makes Builder Gel different, and why it matters if your goal is stronger nails, not just colour.
01
Adds strength
A denser, thicker gel that reinforces the nail plate instead of just coating it.
02
Protects natural nails
Shields weak nails from daily damage while they grow out underneath.
03
Self-levelling
Flip your hand and gravity does the work, the gel settles into a smooth, salon-domed finish.
04
Beginner friendly
2-in-1 base and colour. No separate base coat step, harder to get wrong.
05
HEMA-free
Reformulated to be safe for everyday home use, without the sensitivity risk of HEMA.
Builder Gel works IF
Your nails break before they growYou want stronger natural nails without extensionsYour nails bend easilyYou want to protect natural nails
Builder Gel kits & Bundles
How To Apply Builder & Prep Your Nail Plate:
Frequently asked questions
WHAT IS BUILDER GEL?
14 Day Mani Builder Gel is a versatile thicker gel that can be used to strengthen your natural nails, create length and help you grow your nails. It comes in a range of 12 natural nude, pink and peach shades and a clear shade, so you can pick whichever colour suit your mani & skin tone best.
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE BUILDER GEL AND NEW HEMA-FREE BUILDER GEL?
Our original Builder Gel In A Bottle formula contained HEMA which is now a professional-use-only use product. Our NEW Hema-Free Builder Gel is safe for home use and can be used for beginners and professionals alike without compromising on safety.
HOW DO YOU USE 14 DAY MANI GENTLE GELS™ BUILDER?
Our Gentle Gels™ Builder must be used with Perfect Prep™ Primer for best long-lasting results.
- Start by prepping your nail plate as usual by pushing back the cuticles and etching the nail plate slightly with 240 grit file, then apply a layer of Perfect Prep™ and wait 30 seconds to dry.
- Then follow with a thin layer of builder gel to act as your slip layer. Do not cure this step.
- Then take a slightly larger bead of builder gel and place it towards the cuticle without touching the skin. Gently drag the builder gel down with a side-to-side motion. Flip your finger upside down to let gravity help you in self-levelling the gel. Cure in the 54W UV/LED Lamp for 60 seconds.
- Finish with our Hema-Free No-Wipe Top Coat and cure for further 60-90 seconds. Your builder gel mani is now complete!
HOW LONG DO YOU CURE BUILDER GEL FOR?
You should always cure 14 Day Mani Hema-Free Builder Gel for at least 60 seconds in our 54W LED/UV Lamp - if using thicker layers cure for longer 90 seconds as needed.
HOW DO YOU REMOVE BUILDER GEL?
Removal process for Builder Gel is the same as our Gel Polish. Simply buff the shiny top layer of your nail and apply Acetone Remover to your foil nail wraps. Apply the foil nail wraps onto your nail. After 10-15 minutes use a Cuticle Pusher or Gel Removal Tool to gently scrape off the lifted gel off your nails. This should be fairly effortless - if it is not, pop the nail foils back onto your nails for further soaking.
HOW LONG DOES BUILDER GEL LAST?
Our Builder Gel is expertly formulated to last up to 3 weeks chip-free. For the longest lasting results please always follow our directions of use.
HOW DO YOU PREP NAILS CORRECTLY FOR BUILDER GEL APPLICATION?
1. Ensure that there are no oils on the nails before you start as this could reduce the lasting time of the polish.
2. Wash hands with liquid soap and warm water, drying well.
3. Do your cuticle work with the Steel Cuticle Pusher provided. Cuticle work is crucial before you start.
4. Use the 7 way buffer provided, use step 3 to buff the nails and rough edges, removing any shine.
5. To ensure your nails are free from dust from buffing/filing, apply a layer of Perfect Prep™ Gel Polish Primer and allow it to dry for 30 seconds. On more oily nails apply twice.
