I’m a girly girl at heart—I love makeup, hair, nails, and anything that makes me feel pretty and feminine. This week, I want to shine the spotlight on Builder Gel Nails.
I used to be a die-hard acrylics girl. Let’s be real—getting a fresh set every two weeks was a whole vibe. The process of changing shapes, picking colors, and that satisfying feeling of a new layer of acrylic was unmatched. But one day, it hit me—am I really sacrificing the health of my nails for something so expensive and high-maintenance? And let’s not forget, acrylics can be really damaging.
It’s no secret that acrylic nails can be harsh on your natural nails. From my experience, the biggest issue I faced was extreme thinness. Every time my nail tech removed my acrylics for a new set, my nails were so paper-thin that they would easily break. I got tired of constantly dealing with breakage and not being able to retain any length.
On top of that, acrylics just didn’t fit into my daily life as a natural hair girl. Maintaining my hair became a challenge because the sharp edges of the acrylics would cause breakage. Washing and styling my hair often ended with the acrylics slicing through my strands—definitely not what I was aiming for in my natural hair journey. That was a major deal breaker for me because it completely went against my goal of healthy, thriving hair.
For context: Here is a picture of my nails when I had acrylics.
That’s when I discovered Builder Gel, and honestly, it changed the game for me. Builder Gel gives you the look and feel of acrylics but without the damage. It’s a thick, sticky gel applied to your natural nails that helps them grow stronger, thicker, and longer. The best part? You only need a touch-up every 4 weeks instead of every 2. You can still customize your nails with designs, shapes, and colors, but in a much healthier way. It’s the perfect balance between maintaining your nails and looking fabulous!
Having builder gel for the past month has been the best decision I’ve made for my nails. It feels so lightweight, like there’s nothing on my nail beds, and it’s made managing my hair so much easier. Plus, they still look great despite the daily wear and tear of washing dishes, cleaning, hair care, and working out.
I’ve also noticed I’m not obsessing over every little imperfection before my next nail appointment—it’s such a relief! And here’s the kicker: I fell on my stairs and slammed my middle finger against the staircase, but my nail didn’t budge. If it had been an acrylic, it would’ve snapped instantly, sending me to the nail shop for an emergency fix. Builder gel has truly been a game-changer!
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