Collection: Builder Gel Prep & Tools
Everything you need to prep for builder gel lives here: buff, cleanse and dehydrate the nail plate, then bond with an Acid-Free Nail Primer before your Clear 5-In-1 or Super Pigment Builder Gel goes on, for stronger adhesion and fewer lifts. Want it all in one place? The Foundation Builder Gel Kit bundles builder gel, a top coat, buffer and files together. The same prep works whether you're building length or wearing colour alone.
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Mylee 2-in-1 Nail Prep & Wipe Wipes – 20 Pack
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Mylee White Nail Buffer Sanding Block - 180
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Mylee Wooden Cuticle Pusher Sticks x 15
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Mylee Magnet Duo for Cat Eye Polish
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Mylee 5-in-1 Builder Gel Polish - Clear
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Mylee 5-in-1 Builder Gel Polish - Light Pink
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Mylee Super Pigment Builder Gel Polish - Antique Pink
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Mylee Prep & Wipe - 250ml
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Mylee Super Pigment Builder Gel Polish - Rose Petal
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Mylee Half Moon Nail Files
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Mylee Nail Prep Dehydrator
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Mylee The Prep & Prime Duo
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Mylee 100% Pure Acetone - 300ml
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Mylee Cuticle Remover with Peppermint Oil
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Mylee Acid-Free Nail Primer
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Mylee 5-in-1 Builder Gel Polish - Blush
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Mylee Nail Prep & Wipe + Gel Remover Duo - 250ml
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Mylee Foam Double Sided Nail Files x 2 - 200 & 280
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Mylee 5-in-1 Builder Gel Polish Duo - Clear & Peach
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Mylee Super Pigment Builder Gel Polish - Rosewood
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Mylee 5-in-1 Builder Gel Polish - Peach
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Mylee 5-in-1 Builder Gel Polish - White
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Mylee Curved Edge Scissors
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Mylee Double-Duty Cuticle Pusher
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Mylee Foam Double Sided Nail Files x 2 - 100 & 180
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Mylee Super Pigment Builder Gel Polish - Soft Coral
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Mylee 5-in-1 Builder Gel Polish - French Rose
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Mylee Super Pigment Builder Gel Polish Collection
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Mylee Prep & Wipe - 500ml
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Mylee Disinfectant Spray - 250ml
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Mylee 5-in-1 Builder Gel Polish Trio - Au Naturel
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Mylee 5-in-1 Builder Gel Polish Trio - Just Peachy
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Mylee Prep & Wipe - 1000ml
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Mylee 5-in-1 Builder Gel Polish - Laid Bare
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Mylee 135mm Crystal Nail File - Black
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Mylee The Foundation Builder Gel Kit
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Mylee 5-in-1 Builder Gel Polish Quad
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Mylee Super Pigment Builder Gel Polish - Terracotta
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Mylee Nail Clipper - Large
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Mylee Nail Clipper - Small
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Mylee 5-in-1 Builder Gel Polish Duo - Clear & White
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Mylee Cuticle Nippers
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Prep before you build
Every builder gel manicure starts with the same prep as any gel, whether you're building length or wearing colour alone. File and shape first, then buff away ridges with a Nail Buffer Sanding Block: you're creating grip for the gel, not smoothing the nail flat. Push cuticles back with Cuticle Remover and a pusher, wipe the nail plate with Prep & Wipe to clear oils, then dehydrate with the Nail Prep Dehydrator and finish with a thin layer of Acid-Free Nail Primer for stronger adhesion. Prep well and every layer that follows lasts longer.
The right kit for the job
If you'd rather not buy each step separately, the Foundation Builder Gel Kit bundles Clear 5-In-1 and coloured builder gels with a top coat, buffer and files in one kit, or pick up the Prep & Prime Duo for just the dehydrator and primer step. There's no separate brush for builder gel: it applies with the brush built into the bottle, the same as any Mylee gel. Once it's cured, seal with a top coat, and our nail art brushes are there if you want to add detail over the top.
FAQs
What tools do I need to prep for builder gel?
A nail file and Nail Buffer Sanding Block to shape and buff, Cuticle Remover and a pusher for cuticles, Prep & Wipe to clear oils, and the Nail Prep Dehydrator and Acid-Free Nail Primer to finish.
Do I need a primer or dehydrator for builder gel?
Yes, for the strongest adhesion. Dehydrate first to remove moisture, then apply a thin layer of Acid-Free Nail Primer before your builder gel. The Prep & Prime Duo bundles both.
Is there a builder gel kit that includes everything?
The Foundation Builder Gel Kit does: three builder gel shades, a top coat, a buffer and files in one kit, everything you need to get started.