Luxo Nail Spa
Wicker Park

Builder In A Bottle aka BIAB™ is a range of soak-off builder gels ideal for creating strong overlays and used as a strengthening barrier for natural nails. The GelBottle Inc was the original inventor of builder in a bottle and its patented, best-seller formula that is loved by nail techs across the world. The best part of BIAB™ is that it’s an all-in-one primer and base, which helps to add an extra layer of protection to the nails.

The last coat of clear gel polish you apply in order to achieve a perfect silky-velvet matte finish. Our upgraded Matte Top Coat is non-wipe and stays matte for longer.

The last coat of clear gel polish you apply to achieve a crystal-clear finish. Our Extreme Shine Top Coat is a carefully-formulated long-lasting top coat which instantly transforms colors giving them a shiny glass effect. Designed to last 4+ weeks this product makes every color pop. Remember to cap the free edge to make your gel manicures last longer. This product is non-wipe.

A very strong and thick topcoat. It is ideal for encapsulating chunky glitter, building the last layer of nail extensions (for filing purposes, if nails are intended to be left opaque nude), or to simply finish off gel manicures. Always remember to apply a thicker layer and allow it to self-level before curing. The TGB Rubber Gel Top Coat is our strongest top coat yet and it’s a non-wipe product.

Rubber base gel adds an enhanced elasticity and flexibility to the nails. Rubber base provides extra strength to flaky, brittle, thin, or splitting nails. Our Clear Rubber Base is thicker than regular base gels and it’s designed to bend together with the nail.

The short answer is formulation and application process. The process of working with gel nail polish usually consists of applying gel-based products onto the nails and curing them with a UV/LED light. On the other hand, regular lacquer can dry naturally or with a top coat. To put it simply, no curing is involved with regular lacquer polish. It can be removed with acetone or nail polish remover. On the other hand, gel nail polish either needs to be filed off or soaked off. Because of these differences, most gel nail polish can only be applied by professionals with a nail tech license to operate the tools necessary for application and removal.

There are benefits to both gel polish and lacquer polish - it really depends on what your client desires. If they’re someone who has strong natural nails and likes to change colors often, lacquer polish is a great option for them. If they have weak nails and want something to help strengthen their natural nails, then gel polish is the best option for them. If you have a client looking for low-maintenance nails, gel polish is definitely the right option since it doesn’t chip and can last some people up to 8 weeks.

Our gel nail polishes are 100% safe, vegan, and cruelty-free. They are also non-yellowing, non-shrinking, and highly pigmented.

On average, gel manicures last about 2-4 weeks. After the initial 2-4 weeks, you would need to head to your manicurist or nail tech to do an infill or gently remove your polish without damaging or stripping your natural nails. Make sure to never peel gel polish off of your nails.