Nails that bend or peel
A builder layer adds structure, so thin or soft nails stop bending and splitting.
Strength for your natural nails. Builder gel is a thicker gel layered over your own nails to add structure, so they can grow without bending or breaking. You may know it as BIAB. Full sets are $80 and fills are $65.
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- $80builder gel full set
- $65builder gel fill
- 3–4 wkstypical wear
Is it for you?
Builder gel is the go-to if you love your own nails but want them stronger and glossier.
Growing them out
Protects the free edge while your natural nails get longer, one fill at a time.
A clean, glossy finish
Sheer pinks, milky nudes or any gel color, with a smooth shape on top.
How it works
Prep
Nails are shaped and cuticles cleaned up so the gel bonds evenly.
Build
Builder gel is layered and cured to create a strong, balanced shape.
Refine
The surface is filed smooth and the shape perfected.
Color
Finish in a sheer tint, a milky nude or any gel color, cured glossy.
Prices
Prices can vary with length, shape and design. Ask your technician for an exact price before you start.
Full menu & pricesBuilder gel
- Builder gel full set$80
- Builder gel fill$65
Add a finish
- French$10+
- Chrome$25
- Cat eye$20
- Nail art$6+
Questions
What is builder gel (BIAB)?
Builder gel is a thicker gel that’s layered over your natural nails and cured to add strength and structure. BIAB, short for “builder in a bottle,” is a brand name that has become shorthand for this kind of strengthening overlay.
How much is builder gel at Noire?
A builder gel full set is $80 and a builder gel fill is $65.
How long does builder gel last?
Builder gel typically lasts three to four weeks. As your nails grow, come back for a fill to keep the structure balanced.
What’s the difference between builder gel and a regular gel manicure?
Regular gel polish is a thin layer of color. Builder gel is thicker and shaped to reinforce the nail, so it’s better for nails that bend, peel or break. You can still finish it in any gel color. More about gel manicures.
Can builder gel add length?
A little. For more length, Gel-X (from $80) or acrylic is the better choice. More about Gel-X.
