Nail Extension Gel, Builder Gel, Forms & Tips for Nail Technicians

Nail extension gel is the core product used by nail technicians to build length and structure on the natural nail, creating durable extensions that are shaped, filed, and finished with gel polish or top coat. This collection covers the full range of professional nail extension products: builder gels, liquid gels, polygels, acryl gels, modeling gels, nail extension forms in rolls, gel tips, soft gel tips, and top forms in a wide variety of shapes and sizes.

Products are suited to licensed nail technicians, nail artists, and experienced home users who perform gel nail extensions using UV/LED lamps. The collection includes products for sculpting extensions over forms, applying pre-shaped tips, and strengthening the natural nail, across a wide range of shades from clear and natural to pink, beige, and specialty tones.

Types of Nail Extension Products

The collection is organized around three main product categories: builder and modeling gels, nail extension forms, and gel tips and top forms. Each serves a distinct role in the extension workflow.

Builder Gels and Modeling Gels

Builder gel is the primary material used to create nail extensions. It is applied over a form or tip, cured under a UV/LED lamp, and then shaped and filed to the desired length and structure. The collection includes several gel formula types, each with different consistency, self-leveling behavior, and working properties.

• Liquid gel / builder liquid gel — a thinner-consistency builder gel that self-levels and is applied with a brush. Suited to technicians who prefer a flowing formula for sculpting and overlay work. Available from SAGA (Liquid Gel #01–#40, 15 ml), Valeri (Liquid Gel №1–Ⅱ29, 15 ml), Touch (Liquid Gel #01–#30, 15 ml), Kira Nails (Liquid Gel #001–#007, 15 ml), Luna Moon (Premium Gel, 15 ml), and Edlen (standard builder gels, 15 ml).
• Modeling gel / builder gel — a thicker, more viscous formula suited to sculpting and building structure. Available from Touch (Modeling Gel in 30 ml and 10 ml, named shades: Milk, Raf, Frappe, Flamingo, Baby Pink, etc.), Biblioteka (Builder Gel #01–#16, 30 ml, descriptive shade names: Clear, Bare, Petal, Bloom, Skin, Shade, Taupe, Airy, Shell, Tender, Fair, Ash, Walnut, Steel), Moon Full (Builder Gel SQ series and standard, 30 ml), Valeri (Builder Gel №1–15, 15 ml and 30 ml; Builder Gel Dream №1–20, 15 ml; Builder Gel Love Story №1–3, 15 ml), and Edlen (Builder Gel Cheesy, Princess, Lollipop lines, 15 ml).
• Jelly gel — a translucent, gel-like formula suited to overlay and natural nail strengthening as well as extensions. Available from Valeri (Jelly Gel Ⅱ00–Ⅱ08, 15 ml), Touch (Jelly Gelly #01–#04, 15 ml), and Nails of the Day (Jelly Gel #01–#05, 15 ml).
• Polygel — a hybrid formula combining properties of acrylic and gel, applied with a brush and slip solution, and cured under UV/LED. Touch Polygel is available in six shades (Clear, Milk, Nude, Beige, Pink, Peony) in 30 ml tubes.
• Acryl gel — Valeri Acryl Gel is available in six shades (No. 1–6, 15 ml), offering an acrylic-gel hybrid formula in a jar format.
• Gypsum gel — Touch Gypsum Gel is available in Black and White (30 ml each). Valeri Gypsum Gel is available in a 5 ml format. Gypsum gels are used for specific sculpting and design techniques.
• HEMA/TPO-free formulas — Trendy Nails Modeling Gel offers six shades labeled HEMA/TPO Free (Balance, Grand Jete, Harmony, Plie, Releve Rose, Satin, 15 ml each), plus one standard formula (Brut). State only the formulation fact; do not make additional claims about suitability without manufacturer support.
• Bottle gel / nail strengthening gel — Nails of the Day Bottle Gel is available in 10 ml and 30 ml brush-in-cap bottles in multiple shades, including a Nail Strengthening Gel line (Bottle 01–04) and a clear strengthening gel (30 ml and 10 ml). Suited to overlay and strengthening applications as well as extensions.
• Sparkle and specialty builder gels — Nails of the Day Sparkle Builder Gel (05, 15 ml) and Cinderella Builder Gel (03, 15 ml) are specialty-finish builder gels. Moon Full Reflective Builder Gel (SQ29, 30 ml) is a reflective-finish modeling gel.

Liquid gels are suited to technicians who prefer a self-leveling formula; modeling gels suit those who need more control over structure. Jelly gels are versatile for both overlay and extension work. Polygel requires a slip solution and a different application technique from standard builder gel.

Nail Extension Forms

Nail extension forms are placed under the free edge of the natural nail to support the builder gel while sculpting the extension. Once the gel is cured and shaped, the form is removed. Forms in this collection are available in rolls and are suited to sculpted extension techniques.

• Forms in a roll (100 pcs) — a wide range of unbranded patterned forms in 100-piece rolls, available in many designs (gold, silver, black, blue, red, pink, green, butterfly, gradient, and more). Patterned forms are a popular choice for nail technicians who prefer decorative forms during the sculpting process.
• Forms in a roll (500 pcs) — unbranded forms in larger 500-piece rolls (standard, large, and pink fish designs) for high-volume salon use.
• Branded forms — Trendy Nails offers forms in a roll of 50 pcs. Adore Professional offers metallized forms (100 pcs). Edlen offers Multishape Top Forms (Universal, 120 pcs).

Gel Tips, Soft Gel Tips, and Top Forms

Gel tips and top forms are pre-shaped nail extensions applied directly to the natural nail with builder gel, eliminating the need for sculpting over a form. They are available in a wide range of shapes and sizes.

• Transparent gel tips (240 pcs sets) — unbranded transparent tips in standard and matte finishes, available in almond, stiletto, ballerina, coffin, oval, square, arched square, and short oval shapes. Also available in XXL lengths (square and ballerina, 240 pcs) and in colored soft gel tips (pink, blue, green, brown, turquoise, raspberry).
• Soft gel tips in bulk (400–550 pcs) — unbranded transparent soft gel tips in large quantities: coffin (short, medium, long), stiletto (short, medium, long), almond (medium), and French bamboo shapes. Suited to high-volume salons.
• Branded gel tips and top forms — Touch offers tip sets in stiletto, square, ballerina, and almond shapes (240 pcs each) and universal/oval top forms (120 pcs each). Valeri offers arched square top forms (120 pcs) and square gel tips (240 pcs). Nails of the Day offers a dual form square set (130 pcs). SAGA offers universal and almond dual form sets (24 pcs each). Adore Professional offers SPLETNIca gel tips (square XS, stiletto XXL, coffin XXL, 240 pcs each), Funky gel tips (mix and square short, 240 pcs), and PRO dual forms (square high arc, medium arc, 120 pcs each). Karo offers top forms in six shapes (square, right square, large square, half square, half almond, ballet, 120 pcs each). A set of 144 silicone molds is also available for specialty extension techniques.

Gel tips and top forms are faster to apply than sculpted extensions and suit technicians who prefer a pre-shaped format. Sculpted extensions over forms offer more flexibility in shape and length customization.

How to Choose Nail Extension Products

Selecting the right products depends on the extension technique used, the desired nail shape, and the service volume.

• Extension technique — sculpted extensions over forms require builder gel and nail extension forms. Tip extensions require gel tips or top forms and builder gel for adhesion and overlay. Polygel requires a slip solution and a specific application method distinct from standard builder gel.
• Gel consistency — liquid gels self-level and are suited to technicians who prefer a flowing formula. Modeling gels are thicker and offer more control for building structure and apex. Jelly gels are translucent and suited to natural-looking overlays and extensions.
• Shade — clear and natural shades are suited to French and natural extensions. Pink, beige, and milky shades create a natural nail appearance. Specialty shades (reflective, sparkle, gypsum) are suited to specific design techniques.
• HEMA/TPO-free — Trendy Nails offers HEMA/TPO-free modeling gels for technicians who prefer formulas without these components. State only the formulation fact; do not make additional claims without manufacturer support.
• Tip shape — select the tip shape based on the client's desired nail shape: almond, stiletto, ballerina/coffin, square, oval, or arched square. Matte tips are suited to matte-finish extensions; standard transparent tips are suited to gel polish overlay.
• Volume — 15 ml gel jars are suited to per-service use or smaller salons. 30 ml jars are more economical for high-volume use. Bulk tip sets (400–550 pcs) are suited to salons that perform a high volume of tip extensions.

For a complete extension setup, stocking a builder gel in the preferred consistency, a selection of forms or tips in the most-requested shapes, and a clear or natural shade alongside any colored shades covers the core requirements for most nail extension services.

Professional Brands

Several professional nail brands are well represented in this collection. The following five carry the most extensive builder gel ranges.

SAGA offers the largest liquid gel range in the collection: Liquid Gel in shades #01–#40 (15 ml each) covering a wide spectrum from clear and natural to pink, beige, and specialty tones, plus Builder Gel Veil in shades #01–#20 (15 ml each) — a separate line with a distinct finish. SAGA also offers Universal and Almond Dual Form Sets (24 pcs each). The combination of two distinct gel lines and dual forms makes SAGA a comprehensive single-brand extension source.

Valeri carries the widest formula variety in the collection: Liquid Gel (№1–Ⅱ29, 15 ml), Jelly Gel (Ⅱ00–Ⅱ08, 15 ml), Acryl Gel (No. 1–6, 15 ml), Gypsum Gel (5 ml), Builder Gel (No. 01–15 in 15 ml and 30 ml), Builder Gel Dream (No. 1–20, 15 ml), and Builder Gel Love Story (No. 1–3, 15 ml). Valeri also offers arched square top forms (120 pcs) and square gel tips (240 pcs). The range of formula types — liquid, jelly, acryl, gypsum, and standard builder — distinguishes Valeri from brands that offer a single formula type.

Touch provides liquid gel (#01–#30, 15 ml), modeling gel in named shades (30 ml and 10 ml), jelly gel (#01–#04, 15 ml), polygel (six shades, 30 ml), gypsum gel (Black and White, 30 ml), and a metallic gel (5 ml). Touch also offers tip sets in stiletto, square, ballerina, and almond shapes (240 pcs each) and universal/oval top forms (120 pcs each). The inclusion of polygel and gypsum gel alongside liquid and modeling gel gives Touch a broad formula range within a single brand.

Edlen offers builder gels across three named lines: Cheesy (#44–#48, 15 ml), Princess (#18–#26, 15 ml), and Lollipop (#13–#17, 15 ml), plus Jam Gel (#1–#3, 15 ml) and standard builder gels (#03, #05, 15 ml). Edlen also offers Multishape Top Forms (Universal, 120 pcs). The named gel lines with distinct shade families make Edlen practical for technicians who work within a specific color palette.

Nails of the Day provides Builder Gel (#01–#07, 15 ml), Jelly Gel (#01–#05, 15 ml), Bottle Gel in 10 ml brush-in-cap bottles (multiple shades), Nail Strengthening Gel Bottle (#01–#04, 10 ml), clear strengthening gel (10 ml and 30 ml), Sparkle Builder Gel (#05, 15 ml), and Cinderella Builder Gel (#03, 15 ml). The Bottle Gel format with a built-in brush is a distinct application format not offered by other brands in the collection, and the nail strengthening gel line extends the brand's range into overlay and strengthening applications.

What Else Professionals May Need

Nail extension services require several supporting products and tools alongside the builder gel, forms, and tips. Professionals performing gel nail extensions typically also stock the following.

• UV/LED nail lamp — required for curing all builder gels, polygels, and acryl gels in this collection; curing time varies by product and lamp — follow the manufacturer's instructions
• Nail primer and bonder — applied to the natural nail before builder gel to improve adhesion
• Slip solution — required for polygel application to prevent sticking during shaping
• Nail files and buffers — for shaping and refining the extension after curing
• Gel top coat and base coat — applied over the finished extension for color and protection
• Gel polish — for coloring the finished extension; available in the Gel Polish collection
• Nail dehydrator and cleanser — for preparing the natural nail surface before extension application

Gel polish, nail lamps, and complementary nail products are available in the Nails collection at Beauty Hunter.

Nail Extension Gel and Builder Gel at Beauty Hunter

Beauty Hunter carries a professional selection of nail extension gels, builder gels, polygels, acryl gels, nail extension forms, gel tips, and top forms from brands used in professional nail salons and studios. The collection covers liquid gels, modeling gels, jelly gels, polygels, gypsum gels, and HEMA/TPO-free formulas, with shades ranging from clear and natural through pink, beige, and specialty finishes.

Forms and tips are available in a wide range of shapes — almond, stiletto, ballerina, coffin, square, oval, and arched square — in both standard and bulk quantities suited to high-volume salon use. The assortment is structured for nail technicians who need a complete extension supply from a single source, whether building a new extension service menu or restocking specific products.

Beauty Hunter's professional focus means the nail extension gel range reflects products used in real nail service workflows, from individual 15 ml jars for per-service use through to 30 ml professional sizes and bulk tip sets for high-volume salons.