Choosing the Right TGB Nail System for Your Client

The Perfect System for Every Client

Every client’s nails are unique, and as a professional nail technician, your expertise in selecting the perfect system is crucial. Whether your client wants to strengthen their natural nails, sculpt enhancements, or achieve quick, professional extensions, The GelBottle Inc. has a high-performance system designed to deliver exceptional results.

This guide will help you match each system to your client’s needs, ensuring long-lasting wear, stunning results, and ultimate client satisfaction.

 

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Why System Selection Matters

Choosing the right system ensures:

• Longer-lasting results – Reducing lifting and breakage

• Stronger, healthier nails – Providing the right level of flexibility and strength

• A flawless finish – Tailoring application to your client’s nail type and lifestyle

• Client satisfaction and loyalty – Ensuring their nails stay beautiful for longer

By understanding nail structure, lifestyle, and goals, you can confidently recommend the ideal system for each client—whether they need added strength, flexibility, or a flawless shade.

 

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TGB Nail Systems: Which One is Right for Your Client?

BIAB™ (Builder in a Bottle™) – Durable Natural Overlays (SoftGel)

Best for: Clients who want to strengthen their natural nails, prefer a durable overlay, or require a short extension.

The GelBottle Inc. invented the original Builder in a Bottle™ (BIAB™) as a self-levelling, soak-off builder gel designed to enhance natural nail growth while providing exceptional strength. Available in over 70 shades, BIAB™ is a must-have for nail technicians offering high-performance overlays and short extensions.

Why BIAB™?

• Strengthens and protects the natural nail

• Soak-off formula allows for easy infills and maintenance

• Ideal for overlays and sculpting short extensions

• Easy to work with self-levelling viscosity

• 6-in-1 formula: Primer, Base Coat, Strengthener, Builder, Colour, and Top Coat

• Long-lasting formulation for up to five weeks

Explore BIAB™ Builder Gels here.

 

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GelPot – Strong Sculpted Enhancements (HardGel)

Best for: Clients who need strong, sculpted extensions.

For nail techs looking for ultimate sculpting control, GelPot is a high-performance hard gel system with a non-drip, highly pigmented formula. It delivers the strength of acrylics with the flexibility of gel, making it perfect for sculpting extensions with maximum durability and precision shaping.

Why GelPot?

• High-strength formula for building and sculpting

• Thick, non-drip consistency for controlled application

• Long-wear formula designed for professional use

• The strength and durability of acrylic without the hassle or odour

Explore GelPot here

 

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ProForm™ – Hybrid Acrylic, Gel Extension System

Best for: Clients looking for strong yet lightweight and natural-looking extensions.

ProForm™ is a HEMA-free extension system, combining the best of acrylic and gel technology. Packaged in a user-friendly tube, it allows for easy application, precise sculpting, and a lightweight yet strong finish. This professional formula is designed for sculpted extensions, overlays, and intricate nail art.

Why ProForm™?

• HEMA-free formula that cater to all

• The strength of acrylic with the ease of gel in a smooth, ready-to-use paste

• Lightweight, comfortable wear with high tensile strength

• Non-drip consistency for controlled sculpting

• The smoothest file-off—refine, shape, and de-bulk with ease

• Cures under LED/UV light—no monomer required

Discover ProForm™ here.

 

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DesignEx Pro™ – Instant Extensions in a Flash

Best for: Clients who want quick, flawless nail extensions with a variety of pre-shaped, professional-quality tips.

DesignEx Pro™ is a revolutionary extension system that offers ready-sculpted, full-coverage gel tips for a premium, professional finish. Made from a unique polymer, these tips provide exceptional durability, flexibility, and comfort, flexing with the natural nail to prevent lifting and premature breakage.

Why DesignEx Pro™?

• Pre-shaped tips save time during application

• No e-file needed—pre-buffed tips reduce filing time

• Available in multiple shapes and lengths for a tailored look

• Soak-off with minimal residue or easily infill with All-In-One BIAB™

• Up to three weeks of wear

Shop DesignEx Pro™ Starter Kit here.

 

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Gel Polish – The UK’s Largest Gel Colour Range

Best for: Clients who love high-performance, long-wearing gel polish with an ultra-glossy, chip-resistant finish.

With over 400 shades, The GelBottle Inc. offers the UK’s largest gel polish range, delivering rich pigmentation, smooth application, and superior durability. Designed for professional use, it provides long-lasting wear, high-shine effects, and an effortless soak-off formula.

Why TGB Gel Polish?

• Premium pigments for easy coverage

• Non-shrink and self-levelling formula for a flawless application

• Ultra-long-lasting chip-free gel paint with 30+ days of wear

• Reduce appointment time with fast soak-off removal

• Extensive shade range for every client

Explore TGB Gel Polish here.

 

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Choosing the Right System at a Glance

 

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How to Confidently Recommend the Right System

• Assess Nail Type – Does your client need added strength, flexibility, or sculpted enhancements?

• Consider Lifestyle – Do they need long-lasting durability or prefer more regular appointments?

• Match to Nail Goals – Are they growing their natural nails, looking to add length, or needing colour only?

Matching the right system to the right client ensures exceptional results, effortless retention, and long-term client satisfaction.

 

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Master TGB Systems with TGB Academy

Want to perfect your application techniques and elevate your expertise? TGB Academy offers expert-led training courses designed to help you master BIAB™, ProForm™, GelPot, and more.

Learn more about TGB Academy courses.

Explore the full TGB range here.