Choosing the Right TGB Nail System for Your Client

The Perfect System for Every Client 

Every client’s nails are unique, and as a licensed nail technician, your expertise in selecting the perfect nail extension system is crucial. Whether your client wants to strengthen their natural nails, sculpt enhancements, or achieve quick, professional gel nail 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. 

Why System Selection Matters 

Choosing the right system ensures: 

• Longer-lasting results — Reducing lifting and breakage.
• Stronger, happier 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. 

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

BIAB™ (Builder In A Bottle) — Durable Natural Overlays (Soft Gel) 

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

The GelBottle Inc invented BIAB as a self-leveling, soak-off builder gel designed to help nail growth while providing exceptional strength. Available in over 70 shades, BIAB is a must-have for nail technicians who offer high-performance overlays and short nail extensions. 

Why BIAB? 

• Strengthens and helps protect the natural nail 

• Soak-off formula allows for easy fills and maintenance 

• Ideal for overlays and sculpting short extensions 

• Easy to work with self-leveling viscosity 

• Six-in-one formula: primer, base coat, strengthener, builder, color, and top coat 

• Long-lasting formulation for up to five weeks

Explore BIAB.

GelPot – Strong Sculpted Enhancements (Hard Gel) 

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 nondrip, highly pigmented formula. It delivers the strength of acrylics without the hassle or smell, making it perfect for sculpting thin, natural-looking extensions with maximum durability and precision shaping. 

Why GelPot? 

• High-strength formula for building and sculpting 
• Thick viscosity for controlled application 
• Long-wear formula designed for professional use
• The strength and durability of acrylic without the hassle or odor 

Explore GelPot.

ProForm™ — Hybrid Acrylic-Gel Extension System 

Best for: clients looking for strong yet lightweight, 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 gel nail extensions, overlays, and intricate nail art. 

Why ProForm? 

• HEMA-free formula to cater to every client 
• The strength of acrylic with the ease of gel in a smooth, ready-to-use paste 
• Lightweight, comfortable wear with high tensile strength 
• Nondrip consistency for controlled sculpting 
• The smoothest file-off — refine, shape, and debulk with ease 
• Cures under LED/UV light — no monomer required

Discover ProForm.

DesignEx Pro™ — Instant Extensions in a Flash 

Best for: Clients who want quick, flawless nail extensions with a variety of preshaped, professional 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 nail tips provide exceptional durability, flexibility, and comfort, flexing with the natural nail to prevent lifting and premature breakage. 

Why DesignEx Pro? 

• Preshaped tips to save time during application 
• No e-file needed — prebuffed tips reduce filing time 
• Available in multiple shapes and lengths for a tailored look 
• Soak-off with minimal residue or fills easily with All-In-One BIAB
• Up to three weeks of wear 

Shop DesignEx Pro, and check out our DesignEx Pro Starter Kit.

Gel Polish — A Wide Range of Gel Colors

Best for: clients who love high-performance, long-wearing gel polish with an ultraglossy, chip-resistant finish. 

With over 500 gel shades, The GelBottle Inc offers the largest gel polish range in the U.K. (where our headquarters is based!), delivering rich pigmentation, smooth application, and superior durability. Designed for professional use, it provides long-lasting wear, a high-shine finish, and an effortless soak-off formula. 

Why TGB Gel Polish? 

• Premium pigments for easy coverage 

• Nonshrink and self-leveling formula for a flawless application 

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

• Reduces appointment time with fast soak-off removal 

• Extensive shade range for every client 

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Choosing the Right System at a Glance 

Feature	BIAB	GelPot	ProForm	DesignEx Pro	Gel Polish
Best For	Natural nail strength and overlays	Sculpted enhancements and extensions	Strong, lightweight enhancements	Preshaped extensions	High-performance color
Flexibility	High — moves with the nail	Low — structured, for sculpting	Medium — strong yet flexible	High — adapts to the natural nail	High — flexible, easy coverage
Strength	Medium — ideal for overlays	High — for extreme length and shaping	High — strong yet lightweight	Medium — durable yet comfortable	Low — chip-free, high-gloss finish
Removal	Soak off	File off	File off	Soak off	Soak off
Application	Self-leveling, applied in layers	Nondrip, sculpted application	Tube format, sculpted application	Full-coverage, preshaped tips	Thin layers

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 do they prefer more regular appointments? 

• Match to nail goals — Are they growing their natural nails, looking to add length, or needing color only? 

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

Master TGB Systems With TGB Academy 

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

Learn more about TGB Academy courses.

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