Ugly Duckling Build-A-Base Dark Pink is a 15ml builder in a bottle (BIAB) builder gel from Ugly Duckling Nails. Its thicker formula lets you extend, smooth and repair the natural nail with one product.
Size is 15ml
Type is TPO free builder in a bottle (BIAB) builder gel, thicker than Natural Base
You apply one thin coat over prepped, primed nails and cure it for 60 seconds. Build extra coats or sculpt as needed, file if required, then top with gel polish or colour gel.
Why do technicians use a builder gel?
A builder gel adds strength and a smooth surface to soft natural nails. It also repairs damaged nails and gives you a firm base for the colour that follows. Dark Pink is one of many shades in the range.
Frequently asked questions
What is Ugly Duckling Build-A-Base?
It is Ugly Duckling builder gel, often called builder in a bottle or BIAB, used to extend, smooth and strengthen natural nails before gel polish or colour gel.
Is Ugly Duckling Build-A-Base the same as Ugly Duckling builder gel?
Yes. Build-A-Base is the current name for the product Ugly Duckling previously sold as Builder Base, so both names describe the same type of builder gel.
Can you use builder gel on natural nails?
Yes, this builder gel adds strength to soft natural nails and can extend or repair them. Ugly Duckling recommends applying prep and primer before the first thin coat.
How long do you cure Ugly Duckling Build-A-Base?
Cure each coat for 60 seconds under a high quality LED lamp. Apply one thin coat first, then build further coats as the service needs.
