Sage-Tips

Is gel Bonder the same as primer?

Often the term “bonder” is applied to gel systems, and “primer” is for acrylic, but they both have a similar function in that they bind to the keratin in the nail bed to create a stronger bond for the enhancement product.

What is the purpose of a bonder gel?

Gel Bonder is a strong adhesion gel that increases the adhesion of our gel builder to the bonder base layer by up to 50\%. Gel Bonder can also be used to adhere nail art items to your enhancement such as diamonds or other 3D nail art pieces.

Do you use bond or primer first?

Dehydrator would go on first and remove the oils, bonder would be used second to raise the PH level of the natural nail, and primer would be used third to help attach the enhancement to the nail.

Can you use bonder on dip nails?

In a nutshell: You prep your nails, cover them with a bonder and base coat, and dip ’em into the acrylic color powder. Apply another coat of Base, dip yo’ nails into the acrylic clear powder, and put the finishing touches with Activator and Sealer. Voila!

Do I need a bonder for gel nails?

Answer: bonder is used as a primer. its needed for the acrylic or builder gel to adhere to your natural nails. if you don’t apply bonder the builder gel or acrylic will detach in less than 2 days.

Do you cure bonder for gel nails?

IBD Gel Bonder requires you to have a UV or Led lamp to cure. Now, there are other brands of nail bonders that don’t require a UV or Led Lamp to cure. But in my experience, the bonders that work the best with gel polish are the ones that need curing.

Do you need nail primer for PolyGel?

Any debris on the nail is removed with a lint-free wipe soaked in nail surface cleaner. Depending on the brand of the Polygel, this step will vary. After applying a dehydrator on the natural nails, either an acid-free primer is used or a gel base coat will be applied. A pea-sized amount is applied onto the nail plate.

Is Bonder and base coat the same thing?

A properly prepped nail surface gives maximum adhesion of the bonder. A bonder ties the principal coating to the nail. Dazzle Dry’s bonder is called Base Coat—an elastic layer that sticks to both the nail and lacquer.

Do you use bonder for gel polish?

Nail Bonders are applied over your natural nails to make your gel polish or regular polish adhere better so that they can last longer.

Is base coat and primer the same thing for nails?

Nail Primers are much better at making your acrylics, gel polish or regular polish adhere to your nails when compared to just a plain base coat. Nail primers can be used with most products such as acrylics, gel polishes, and regular polishes.

Can I use a bonder instead of a primer for acrylics?

Acrylics for example almost always require a primer, a bonder shouldn’t be used as an alternative. Primer (whether acid or not) serve one primary purpose: Preparing the nail bed for acrylics. Chemically they are much more corrosive to the natural nail.

What is the difference between gel polish and gel nail extensions?

Soft gel nail extensions on the other hand are for adding a stronger and durable protective layer over the nail, changing its length and shape. However, both gel polish and soft gel nail extensions are cured and hardened by a UV or LED lamp, and both are removed using acetone (although we recommend this is done in a salon rather than at home).

Do I need a primer with acrylic nail extensions?

Acrylics: Before primer on clients who are prone to lifting. All three of these products could be used together. Dehydrator would go on first and remove the oils, bonder would be used second to raise the PH level of the natural nail, and primer would be used third to help attach the enhancement to the nail. You should always have a primer.

How do you extend your nails with gel nails?

Gel nail extension is a process that involves hard gel built on a natural nail and cured with UV light. The manicurist uses a nail form, which is basically a sticker that goes under the free edge (the tip) of the nail, to extend the length of the nail.