MYLEE5 in 1 Builder Base Strengthening Gel 15ml, UV/LED Nail Polish Coat for Hard Strong Nails Tips & Extensions, For Nail Art Decoration, Decals & Jewels, Professional Manicure Repair (Light Pink)

I’ve been using this Mylee 5-in-1 Builder Base gel for a few months now while learning how to do my own nails, and it’s been really helpful. The clear formula is easy to work with and cures well under my lamp. It definitely gives my nails extra strength—I’ve been able to add decals and little jewels without any issues.You can apply it in thin layers if you’re going for a more natural look, but I’ve also tried doing a thicker layer and it really adds strong stability to the nails. If it doesn’t lift, you can just file it down and refill instead of removing it completely, which saves a lot of time.I sometimes get lifting at the tips, but I know that’s more to do with my application than the product itself. Overall, it’s been a great multitasker—easy to use, strong, and perfect if you’re just starting out or looking for something reliable to build and protect your nails.

Since discovering Essence peel off gel in Wilko I had been doing my nails at home with UV gel and a lamp. A peel off gel, whilst the nail colour does not last quite as long, it is easy to remove so you can easily change colours. However this was discontinued though I did find a stockist when in Majorca! Once that ran out I was back to the age old problem of removal which was wrecking my nails so I went back to expensive salon treatments as the experts with the right tools could remove the old varnish with less damage and they used a powder layer to strengthen my nails. After Lockdown and removal my nails were paper thin so I tried dipping powders. Much easier to remove but quite a faff to apply perfectly. The initial kit was quite expensive and though the system was great there is 6 different bottles to use plus the color dipping powder. I needed an electronic file to smooth the dipping powder as my application wasn't that even initially. I didn't really like any of the resulting colors and they were not very shiny but the system did make my nails feel really strong. That is until removal which took ages even with an electronic USB nail drill. I left my nails bare for 6 weeks using lots of strengtheners and oils but as soon as they grew a decent length they flaked. Then I read about Builder Gel on a local salons blog. I looked and was amazed Amazon sold it so after reading about the process in the blurb below I immediately ordered some and some paper nail forms. Using the nail forms to extend your nails is tricky but there are videos on Youtube. I used alone on nails that had reached a good length and it was so easy. Took me a while to get the hang of extending a nail but really pleased and amazed at the outcome. The trick is too make sure your nail form is lined up correctly under you own nail tip and that it looks flat from the side. Don't extend the gel too much or it will take ages to file into place and you don't want to clip any extra off as you may make it split or crack. A good tip when you have painted the gel on is to turn your nail upside down so the gel levels. This is explained on Youtube. You need to prep your nails properly with prep and wipe and then primer, apply the gel, cure, then colour layers, cure, top gel layer, cure, prep and wipe solution to remove residue. On one nail while the gel was wet I applied gem stones all over and then another layer of gel before the final cure. It is easy to add decorative effects which stick to the gel. I've read that you can use with ordinary nail varnish as log as you use a non acetone remover which would melt the extensions so I will probable try that next so I can change colors more often.

Very thick liquid! But came out well. They’re very clear, more so than pink but this is fine for me as it can double up with coloured gel paint. Nails do feel stronger than the regular clear gel builder gel though.

Why did you choose this product over others?:I've used this a few times now and have been happy enough. I wanted a colour I could use for French manicures. It only lasted a week each time so far as I've been doing a lot of cleaning and gardening with them so I wouldn't expect them to last. It is very floppy compared to normal gel but it's easy to adapt. I had a split nail and built it up on this one the first time (see photos), and this nail did last 2 weeks, and the split didn't get worse despite me peeling it off after 2 weeks. The colour was different because I'd built it up but it wasn't super noticeable. I've used other Mylee nail varnishes, and used their base and top coat, and their lamp.

Mylee builder gel never lets me down! My favourite nail product of all time. Lasts forever, strong, beautiful shades and easy to remove with nail drill. Amazing quality.

Why did you choose this product over others?:I liked the clear aspect of this so I can wear alone. It did not cure in 60 secs as described. It took several attempts to dry it which is why it's only 3 stars. It has helped my nails to not split or break which is good. It's not as good as the salon biab but it's ok

Having only just started to do my own nails rather than keep paying to have them done at a Salon, I looked at lots of different builder gels from various sellers, looking at the price, ease of use, how long they last, how easy it was to remove. I also read many reviews and this product ticked all the boxes for what I wanted. I have to say that I am not disappointed at all, the gel is brilliant, very easy to put on (as long as you don't put it on too thick) it glides on and looks fabulous when finished. Would definitely recommend to everyone.

Super disappointed in this product. Weirdly enough I have another Mylee builder gel in different colour that works well every time I use it, so didn’t really anticipate this wouldn’t be good. I prepped the nail exactly the same way, put a thin layer of gel, then a bit more to get a desired shape, cured nails, all looked good. Until next day when I saw some lifts at the edges of my nails and all of my nails just came off super easy. I thought maybe I did something wrong, didn’t prep my nails properly or add too much gel, so did it again. Prepped my nails, applied less gel and the same next day. I think there’s something wrong with this product.