---
product_id: 182629340
title: "Building Gel, Hard Gel Nail Extension, Cover Pink, 0.5 oz"
brand: "ibd"
price: "KSh3438"
currency: KES
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "Ibd"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.ke/products/182629340-building-gel-hard-gel-nail-extension-cover-pink-0-5
store_origin: KE
region: Kenya
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# Lightweight yet strong formula 30s LED / 2min UV cure time Built-in Guardian brush for mess-free sculpting Building Gel, Hard Gel Nail Extension, Cover Pink, 0.5 oz

**Brand:** ibd
**Price:** KSh3438
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 💅 Sculpt your signature nails with strength, speed, and style!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Building Gel, Hard Gel Nail Extension, Cover Pink, 0.5 oz by ibd
- **How much does it cost?** KSh3438 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.ke](https://www.desertcart.co.ke/products/182629340-building-gel-hard-gel-nail-extension-cover-pink-0-5)

## Best For

- ibd enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted ibd brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Mess-Free Mastery:** Iconic Orly bottle with built-in Guardian brush means no sticky mess, just precise application.
- • **Cruelty-Free Confidence:** Proudly made in the USA and 100% cruelty-free—beauty you can feel good about.
- • **Speedy Cures, No Waiting:** Cures in just 30 seconds under LED or 2 minutes with UV light—get salon-quality nails fast.
- • **Strength Without the Weight:** Lighter than acrylic but just as durable—strong nails that feel natural all day long.
- • **Effortless Sculpting, Flawless Finish:** Self-leveling gel glides on smoothly for perfect nail shapes every time.

## Overview

IBD Building Gel in Cover Pink is a professional-grade hard gel nail extension formula that offers lightweight strength and effortless application. Featuring self-leveling properties and a built-in Guardian brush, it cures quickly under LED or UV light, delivering durable, natural-looking nails without the harsh acrylic odor or dust. Made in the USA and cruelty-free, it’s trusted by nail pros worldwide for flawless, long-lasting manicures.

## Description

desertcart.com: IBD Building Gel, Hard Gel Nail Extension, Cover Pink, 0.5 oz : Beauty & Personal Care

Review: My favorite tried and true! - I am a licensed nail tech. This brand is always reliable. This set is done with the sheer pink on my natural nails. It's a semi hard builder which I can soak off easily, but gives strength like hard gel. I use on myself and clients with natural nails and extensions. There is no lifting and no damage even after my nails were 1 month overgrown without a refill. Second set was on my client's natural nails which she grew from nubs to get to that length with this ibd gel. Proper nail prep is key. The negative reviews are from people inexperienced with gels. PLEASE EDUCATE YOURSELVES BEFORE USING GELS AND GIVING YOURSELF DAMAGE AND ALLERGIES!!! This self levels pretty quick so you also have to be quick. Do one at a time and flash cure a few seconds to hold it in place. Apex building is easy. I love the translucent jelly pink color. You can see the sheerness in the square nail photo. It gives a flush of color to the nailbed. It's like your nails, but better kind of color. A no makeup "makeup" for your nails! Also, if it isn't curing properly then it means A.) Your lamp isn't atleast 48 watts. B.) Your coat is too thick especially if it's a more opaque color such as the white one. OR C.) You received a defective product. All of which can be true. I fully stand by this gel though. I've used ibd brand as a diy-er when I was a young aspiring tech and now as a licensed nail tech. *Last photo are of my natural nails with just the builder on. Even shiny without topcoat. Builds nice Apex for strength and durability. If you do it right there is no need for much filing on top! I did none at all. The sheer pink is gorgeous.
Review: Easy to Use and Durable - Love this product! I’ve been doing my own nails at home for several years and I love trying new techniques and methods when I can. After initially using this on my natural nail length I decided to do a fill using nail forms to add length. It took me a while but it was so easy to do and I’ve never used forms before. My nails are strong and long! Love the natural pink color.

## Features

- IBD BUILDING GEL, PERFECTLY SHAPED NAILS: For every great artist is a great tool, and this is yours! IBD Building Gel, Hard Gel Nail Extension, Cover Pink stays in place moves when you need it moved and has slight self-leveling properties that assist effortless application. It is lighter than acrylic and hard gels, without sacrificing strength and stability but without the monomer odor or excess dust. Brush on, sculpt, and get those nails in tip-top shape with just a few swipes!
- QUICK AND EASY APPLICATION: Featuring Iconic Orly bottle plus built-in Guardian brush for all in one application without the sticky mess! Create classy manicures with IBD Building Gel, Cover Pink. Brush on, expand, sculpt nails as desired and cure for 30 seconds LED or 2 minutes UV to keep it in place. Its light self-leveling properties assist in an effortless application on the nail. Once you attach all the nail extensions, proceed with polish and whatever designs you want. Easy peasy!
- ENHANCED BEAUTIFUL NAILS IN 3 EASY STEP: Brush on, level, and cure. IBD Building Gel moves and cures on command so you can shape and refine until nails are ready. Cures in LED, UV or LED/UV light. No more choosing nail dryers! IBD Nail Building Gel is lighter than acrylic and hard gels, without sacrificing strength and stability but without the monomer odor or excess dust so you can create strong, durable nails with a lightweight, natural finish.
- MADE IN THE US, CRUELTY-FREE NAIL BUILDING GEL: Sculpt a wide range of nail shapes with IBD Building Gel, Cover Pink - the nail builder in a bottle! This gives nail pros, amateurs and beginners alike the flexibility to explore the creative side of nail art. Formulated for hard gel nail extensions, tip overlays, and sculpting. 100 % cruelty-free, never tested on animals and proudly made in the US! Have an effortless nail enhancement gel application for beautiful nails you’ve always wanted.
- YOUR GO-TO NAIL BEAUTY BRAND: As a trusted go-to for top nail professionals worldwide, IBD has developed iconic formulas, such as the New IBD Building Gel, Hard Gel Nail Extension, Cover Pink, which has become a top choice and must-have amongst the best nail technicians in the industry. Today, IBD focuses on building stronger relationships with the best salons and professionals the world has to offer, changing the way we experience beauty and nail care one salon visit at a time.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B07Y157RVY |
| Best Sellers Rank | #3,978 in Beauty & Personal Care ( See Top 100 in Beauty & Personal Care ) #55 in Nail Polish |
| Brand | IBD |
| Brand Name | IBD |
| Color | Cover Pink |
| Coverage | Buildable |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 5,391 Reviews |
| Finish Types | Glossy |
| Included Components | Built-in Guardian brush |
| Item Form | Hard Gel |
| Item Weight | 11 Grams |
| Manufacturer | American International Industries |
| Material | Acrylic |
| Material Type | Acrylic |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Pieces | 1 |
| Pattern | Letter_Print |
| Product Style | Art Deco |
| Size | 0.5 Ounce (Pack of 1) |
| Style | Art Deco |
| UPC | 039013624941 |

## Product Details

- **Color:** Cover Pink
- **Size:** 0.5 Ounce (Pack of 1)
- **Material:** Acrylic
- **Brand:** IBD
- **Style:** Art Deco

## Images

![Building Gel, Hard Gel Nail Extension, Cover Pink, 0.5 oz - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61VTRhfBtEL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Will this make my nails stronger underneath?**
A: Yes- my nails are happy I switched from acrylics (last 12 years) to this— it’s easier to remove, so less damage there- also- I no longer file my nail bed to prep— less damage there.  I do a light yellow buff block super quick to prep.  I have wayyy healthier nails again.  Sometimes I remove the structure gel and leave them bare a day or two- which I was NEVER able to do because they would all break to the quick.  I also sculpt nails long every other time with a nail form- just flash cure the product 10 seconds to get it to not move while building layers.  I’m ready to toss all my other nail products- I get 3 weeks out of these manicures and usually want a change before anything has to happen!  Once you learn how to work with this product you will be sold!

**Q: Is this heme free?**
A: HEMA is just another monomer. The first ingredient is the “safer” contained form of HEMA - DiHEMA. 
What you want to avoid is the free floating HEMA, which is a larger molecule that if touches the skin when uncured, can leech into the blood and cause a possible allergic reaction.
If HEMA is listed in the middle it’s a lower concentration - 20-30%
If it’s listed at the bottom then it’s trace amounts. 
All these UV gels have chemicals that can cause a reaction. 
Do your own research and figure out what to avoid and look for.
People are acting like all forms and concentrations of HEMA will harm you and that isn’t entirely accurate

**Q: Can I use this by itself and cure with lamp without dehydrator, builder and top coat?**
A: So; you could.. but why would you? Also, this is builder so maybe you meant base? It doesn't need base.  It won't adhere without your nails being dry from the dehydrator or alcohol; then primed with primer or bonder. Also will look like crap without top coat. Lol... this is not the product for you if you plan on skipping the most important steps. You'll spend all that time doing your nails for them to pop off next day.

**Q: How long would I have to cure if I use a 36w lamp?**
A: 30 seconds in LED lamp 1 minute in UV lamp. 
Wattage means how much power the lamp consumes to function.
Wattage has nothing to do with the light bulb that is needed to cure gel products.
Note: all gel products cure with a tacky layer (unless it is written on the bottle tack free) if you cure in your lamp for the recommended time and the gel wipes off the nail then the light bulbs in your lamp are not the correct bulbs to cure gel. 
So a 36w lamp will trun on but with the wrong bulbs it will not cure.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My favorite tried and true!
*by S***O on August 12, 2025*

I am a licensed nail tech. This brand is always reliable. This set is done with the sheer pink on my natural nails. It's a semi hard builder which I can soak off easily, but gives strength like hard gel. I use on myself and clients with natural nails and extensions. There is no lifting and no damage even after my nails were 1 month overgrown without a refill. Second set was on my client's natural nails which she grew from nubs to get to that length with this ibd gel. Proper nail prep is key. The negative reviews are from people inexperienced with gels. PLEASE EDUCATE YOURSELVES BEFORE USING GELS AND GIVING YOURSELF DAMAGE AND ALLERGIES!!! This self levels pretty quick so you also have to be quick. Do one at a time and flash cure a few seconds to hold it in place. Apex building is easy. I love the translucent jelly pink color. You can see the sheerness in the square nail photo. It gives a flush of color to the nailbed. It's like your nails, but better kind of color. A no makeup "makeup" for your nails! Also, if it isn't curing properly then it means A.) Your lamp isn't atleast 48 watts. B.) Your coat is too thick especially if it's a more opaque color such as the white one. OR C.) You received a defective product. All of which can be true. I fully stand by this gel though. I've used ibd brand as a diy-er when I was a young aspiring tech and now as a licensed nail tech. *Last photo are of my natural nails with just the builder on. Even shiny without topcoat. Builds nice Apex for strength and durability. If you do it right there is no need for much filing on top! I did none at all. The sheer pink is gorgeous.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Easy to Use and Durable
*by A***R on January 27, 2026*

Love this product! I’ve been doing my own nails at home for several years and I love trying new techniques and methods when I can. After initially using this on my natural nail length I decided to do a fill using nail forms to add length. It took me a while but it was so easy to do and I’ve never used forms before. My nails are strong and long! Love the natural pink color.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Love the product
*by L***0 on June 30, 2025*

Salon-Quality Results at Home! 💅🏼 The IBD Building Gel is a total game-changer for anyone who loves doing their own nails or wants to achieve strong, professional-quality nail extensions without going to the salon. I’ve been using it for a few weeks now, and I’m honestly impressed by how easy it is to work with and how beautiful the results are! The consistency is smooth, self-leveling, and easy to control, making it perfect for beginners and pros alike. It doesn’t run or flood the cuticle, and it cures perfectly under a UV or LED lamp. The Cover Pink shade is gorgeous — natural-looking, soft, and flattering for all skin tones. It’s ideal for creating a clean nude base, baby boomers, or French-style manicures.

## Frequently Bought Together

- IBD Building Gel, Hard Gel Nail Extension, Cover Pink, 0.5 oz
- IBD Building Gel, Hard Gel Nail Extension, Top Coat, 0.5 oz
- AHIER Gold Horseshoe Nail Forms, 200PCS Nail Extension Tips and UV Gel Guide Stickers

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