Professionals choose TGB for its premium performance and future-forward formulations:

• BIAB™ (Builder In A Bottle™) creates the perfect strengthening base, ideal for natural-looking French manicures. Ellisons stocks a range of BIAB™ formulas so you can find the right option for every client. From Original to All-In-One TPO-Free, and TPO and HEMA-free to Hard BIAB™, there’s a solution for every nail type. We also stock customer favourites such as Dolly, Teddy, 19, and NU08.
• Highly pigmented gel polishes like Daisy deliver crisp, even coverage for the French tip.
• Self-levelling textures create a smooth, even finish for both beginners and advanced nail artists.
• Vegan and cruelty-free formulas support the growing demand for ethical beauty.

A flawless French manicure starts with a smooth, natural-looking foundation.

Choose a BIAB™ shade to suit your client’s natural nail tone. Ellisons’ BIAB™ offering includes versatile neutral and soft pink builder gel shades, which work beautifully for a French tip.

• Apply a thin coat of Rubber Base and cure using The GelBottle Inc's Illuminate lamp
• Apply a thin coat of your chosen BIAB™ base colour and cure using the Illuminate lamp 
• Once cured, work one finger at a time to apply a structured layer, creating the desired apex for your client. Ensure each nail is cured for the correct amount of time using the Illuminate lamp
• Wipe with acetone and refine the surface once cured, if needed

BIAB™ provides durability, reduces lifting and creates a beautifully even finish.

For the tip, Daisy is an excellent TGB shade stocked by Ellisons, a bright, clean white ideal for French nails. Or why not opt for a pop of colour instead for a trending take on the classic French?

Using your chosen nail art brush:

• Paint your smile line
• Refine for symmetry and balance
• Cure fully

For a softer, modern French tip, opt for a thinner line. For a traditional manicure, go for a more curved, pronounced smile.

Finish with your preferred TGB top coat. Ellisons stocks a wide range of TGB top and base coats.

• Apply evenly, capping the free edge
• Cure fully using The GelBottle Inc's Illuminate lamp 

Your French set is now glossy, durable and salon-perfect.

• Use a liner brush for a crisp smile line
• Select BIAB™ shades that match or enhance your client’s natural undertones
• Float the top coat for a smooth, glass-like finish
• Keep smile lines consistent in width to maintain balance across all nails