Builder Gel and Modeling Gel by Trendy Nails

Builder gel is a UV/LED-cured nail gel used by nail technicians to build nail extensions, strengthen the natural nail, and create structured overlays with a self-leveling or sculpting consistency. This collection carries builder gel and modeling gel products from Trendy Nails, covering four gel formats: modeling gel in a jar (Balletty, Poofy Land, Sunset, Sand, Macrame, Linen, Lace, and standard shades), souffle gel in a jar, builder gel in a bottle (brush-on), and builder/hard gel in a jar. Products are suited to nail technicians and nail salons who need a reliable, multi-format source for professional builder gel and modeling gel in a wide range of shades and sizes.

The collection is organized into four gel formats, each suited to different application techniques and nail service types. Most products in the collection are stated HEMA/TPO free. Sizes range from 15 ml to 50 ml. Shades range from clear and milky neutrals to soft pinks, peaches, and warm tones.

Builder Gel and Modeling Gel Types

The collection covers four gel formats suited to different nail extension and overlay techniques.

Modeling Gel in a Jar

Modeling gel in a jar is a sculpting gel applied with a brush, suited to building nail extensions on forms or tips and creating structured overlays. The collection includes modeling gels in three named lines and a standard shade range.

• Balletty line — stated HEMA/TPO free. Shades: Saute, Reverence, Pointes, Prima, Glisse, Giselle, Frappe, Brise. Available in 15 ml and 30 ml.
• Poofy Land line — shades: FiFi (15 ml, 30 ml), DoDo (30 ml), Bubby (15 ml). HEMA/TPO free status not stated on product titles.
• Sunset, Sand, Macrame, Linen, Lace — stated HEMA/TPO free. Available in 15 ml, 30 ml, and 50 ml (Linen and Lace available in 50 ml; Sunset available in 50 ml).
• Standard shades — Clear (stated HEMA/TPO free, 15 ml and 50 ml), Mousse (50 ml), Menta (30 ml), Peony (15 ml and 30 ml), Pastel Pink (15 ml). HEMA/TPO free status not stated on Mousse, Menta, Peony, and Pastel Pink.

The Balletty and named shade lines (Sunset, Sand, Macrame, Linen, Lace) are the only modeling gels in the collection with a stated HEMA/TPO free formula. The 50 ml size is available only in Sunset, Linen, Lace, and Clear. For the specific consistency and opacity of each modeling gel shade, refer to the individual product listings.

Souffle Gel

Souffle gel is a stated distinct-texture gel format in the Trendy Nails range. All souffle gels in the collection are stated HEMA/TPO free and are available in 15 ml and 30 ml.

• 15 ml only — Pistachio, Bubblegum, Blueberry.
• 15 ml and 30 ml — Ganache, Charlotte, Caramel, Butter, Mascarpone.

Souffle Gel is the only gel format in the collection with a stated souffle texture. All souffle gel shades are warm neutrals and dessert-inspired tones. For the specific consistency and opacity of each souffle gel shade, refer to the individual product listings.

Builder Gel in a Bottle (Brush-On)

Builder gel in a bottle is a brush-on gel format applied directly from the bottle, suited to nail strengthening, overlays, and extension building without a separate brush. All builder gels in a bottle in the collection are stated HEMA/TPO free and are available in 15 ml and 30 ml.

• Available in 15 ml and 30 ml — Sweet, Silver Peony, Sensual, Seashell, Romantic, Pretty, Miracle, Funny, Cosmopolitan, Coconut Milk, Clear, Amazing.
• Available in 15 ml only — Sentimental, Magnolia, Lotus, Rose Water, Blossom.

Builder Gel in a Bottle is the only brush-on gel format in the collection. The shade range covers clear, milky, and soft pink tones. For the specific viscosity and self-leveling properties of each shade, refer to the individual product listings.

Builder Gel / Hard Gel in a Jar

Builder/Hard Gel in a jar is a structured gel format suited to nail extension building and hard overlays. All builder/hard gel products in the collection are stated HEMA/TPO free and are available in 15 ml only.

• Shades (15 ml) — Silk Nude, Rosy, Pastel Peach, Milky Pearl.

Builder/Hard Gel is the only format in the collection stated as both builder gel and hard gel. The shade range covers nude, rosy, peach, and milky pearl tones. For the specific hardness and filing requirements of each shade, refer to the individual product listings.

How to Choose a Builder Gel or Modeling Gel

Selecting the right gel depends on the application format, the required size, the shade, and whether a stated HEMA/TPO free formula is required.

• Application format — for a brush-on bottle format, select Builder Gel in a Bottle. For a jar format with a separate brush, select Modeling Gel, Souffle Gel, or Builder/Hard Gel.
• Texture — for a stated souffle texture, select Souffle Gel. For a standard sculpting gel, select Modeling Gel. For a stated hard gel, select Builder/Hard Gel.
• HEMA/TPO free formula — for a stated HEMA/TPO free gel, select from the Balletty line, Sunset/Sand/Macrame/Linen/Lace shades, Clear modeling gel, all Souffle Gels, all Builder Gels in a Bottle, or all Builder/Hard Gels. Poofy Land and some standard modeling gel shades (Mousse, Menta, Peony, Pastel Pink) do not state HEMA/TPO free on the product title.
• Size — for a 50 ml jar, select Sunset, Linen, Lace, or Clear Modeling Gel. For 30 ml, select from the Balletty, named shade, Souffle, or Builder Gel in a Bottle range. For 15 ml, select from any format in the collection.
• Shade — for warm neutral and dessert-inspired tones, select Souffle Gel. For soft pinks and milky tones, select Builder Gel in a Bottle or Builder/Hard Gel. For a wider shade range in a single line, select Balletty (8 shades) or Builder Gel in a Bottle (17 shades).

Professional Brands

Trendy Nails provides the complete gel range in the collection across four formats: Modeling Gel in a jar (Balletty line in 8 shades, Poofy Land line in 3 shades, named shades Sunset/Sand/Macrame/Linen/Lace, and standard shades Clear/Mousse/Menta/Peony/Pastel Pink), Souffle Gel (10 shades, all stated HEMA/TPO free), Builder Gel in a Bottle (17 shades, all stated HEMA/TPO free, brush-on format), and Builder/Hard Gel (4 shades, all stated HEMA/TPO free, 15 ml). Most products in the collection are stated HEMA/TPO free. Trendy Nails is a professional nail brand with a broader product line available at Beauty Hunter, including gel polish remover, nail extension forms, and nail files.

What Else Professionals May Need

Builder gel and modeling gel are used as part of a complete nail extension and overlay service workflow. Nail technicians who stock builder gel typically also need the following.

• UV/LED nail lamp — used to cure builder gel and modeling gel; available in the Nail lamps collection
• Nail extension forms — used to support the gel during extension building; available in the Forms for extensions collection
• Nail files and buffers — used to shape and finish the gel extension or overlay; available in the Files and buffs collection
• Gel base coat — applied to the natural nail before builder gel in some overlay workflows; available in the Base coat collection
• Nail prep and dehydrator — applied to the natural nail before gel application to improve adhesion; available in the Nail prep collection

UV/LED lamps, nail extension forms, nail files, gel base coats, and nail prep products are available in the relevant collections at Beauty Hunter.

Builder Gel by Trendy Nails at Beauty Hunter

Beauty Hunter carries the Trendy Nails builder gel and modeling gel range, covering Modeling Gel in a jar (Balletty, Poofy Land, Sunset, Sand, Macrame, Linen, Lace, and standard shades in 15 ml, 30 ml, and 50 ml), Souffle Gel (10 shades, 15 ml and 30 ml), Builder Gel in a Bottle (17 shades, 15 ml and 30 ml), and Builder/Hard Gel (4 shades, 15 ml). Most products are stated HEMA/TPO free. The collection is structured for nail technicians and nail salons who need a reliable, multi-format, multi-shade source for professional builder gel and modeling gel.

Beauty Hunter’s professional focus means the Trendy Nails gel range reflects the sculpting and extension gels used in real professional nail service workflows. UV/LED lamps, nail extension forms, nail files, gel base coats, and nail prep products are also available at Beauty Hunter to complete the professional nail extension service setup.