Is IBD a good brand?

As a trusted go-to for top nail professionals worldwide, ibd has developed iconic formulas, such as our Hard Gel segment, which has become a top seller and must-have amongst the best nail technicians in the industry.

How long does IBD gel need to cure?

Cure 60 seconds in LED Lamp, 3 minutes in UV lamp. Keep capped when not in use.

Can IBD gel be cured with LED lamp?

It will not. This product requires a UV light that is a CFL bulb with a wavelength of 350nm. Led bulbs produce wavelengths of 370-380nm and will not cure IBD UV builder gel.

Is IBD gel safe?

The Soft Light process employs a low four-watt UV light. According to IBD, lamps of this wattage have been certified as safe by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, a branch of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Under the Soft Light lamp, nails harden within 60 seconds.

Is IBD gel soak off?

Ideal for use over both tips and natural nails, this thick-consistency gel cures in three minutes to ensure fast, efficient service. Perfect for clients who like to experiment with their nail looks, this easy to remove gel can be soaked off in just 10 minutes and safely removed using a cuticle pusher.

Is IBD gel good for nails?

IBD introduces LED/UV Natural Builder Gel. IBD’s top selling clear builder gel is now LED and UV curable for faster, beautiful nails. The cover gels offer opaque color coverage, mask fill lines, and can be applied over tips and natural nails for added strength.

Does builder gel stay sticky?

It needs to remain sticky or tacky so that when you apply your top gel colour, it can literally stick to the base coat. It’s a top coat for a gel that doesn’t need to be wiped with a gel cleanser, it dries in the same way a normal gel top coat would without having to wipe off any sticky residue.

Is UV gel the same as builder gel?

The simple answer is that builder gels are much thicker than regular gels. The viscosity of a regular gel resin used in UV-cured nail products will range from roughly 25,000 centipoise to 100,000 centipoise. A builder gel will have a higher viscosity than regular gel.

Is IBD gel hypoallergenic?

IBD UV/LED Builder clear gels feature thick consistency, contain silicon dioxide, that enables for creating nail extensions, easier work and control. Gels are hypoallergenic and do not have formaldehyde and toluenes.

What does IBD gel stand for?

AddThis Sharing Buttons. Founded in 1970, ibd was originally named International Beauty Distributors. The company’s signature product was 5- Second Nail, and later became a pioneer in gel technology, with one of the first professional gel systems used in the industry.