HARD STRUCTURE GEL CLEAR 3-FREE
Sculpt strong extensions in one step, cures to a high shine, in Stellar's 3-Free formula.
- HEMA, TPO, and HPMA-free formula*
- Hypoallergenic with no heat spike
- 1-step builder, cures to a high shine
- Made in USA
What it is
Hard Structure Gel Clear is Stellar's 1-step builder gel, formulated without HEMA, TPO, or HPMA. Thinner and easier to work with than our fiber-reinforced formula, it self-levels quickly and cures to a high shine, top coat optional. Designed for sculpting natural extensions with optimal strength over tips, natural nails, or forms. Made in USA.
Perfect for
Sculpting medium to long extensions using tips or forms, a faster full set with a naturally glossy finish, techs and clients sensitive to HEMA/TPO, and technicians who want an easier-to-control alternative to fiber-reinforced builder gels.
Product snapshot
| Self-leveling | ★★★★★ |
| Viscosity | ★★★★☆ |
| Strength | ★★★★☆ |
| Flexibility | ★★★☆☆ |
| Heat during cure (low) | ★★★★★ |
| Fileability | ★★★★☆ |
| Beginner friendly | ★★★★☆ |
How to apply
- Prep the natural nail (cuticles, buff, shape, dehydrate/cleanse).
- Apply a thin layer of Stellar Bond Base or Rubber Base, and cure.
- Apply a thin layer of Hard Structure Gel Clear over the nail, and cure.
- Apply a thin slip layer (do not cure).
- Add your bead and float down the nail to build the apex.
- Flash cure to hold in place.
- Full cure 90 seconds (low heat) in the Stellar Shine Anywhere UV/LED Lamp.
- Shape and refine as needed.
- If left unfiled, the surface cures to a high shine and a top coat is optional. If you file or refine the surface, finish with Stellar Shine Top to restore the shine.
Pair with
Stellar Bond Base 3-Free or Rubber Base 3-Free, Stellar Shine Top 3-Free (optional), Stellar 7mm/11mm detail liner brush, and cuticle oil.
FAQ
Is it HEMA-free?
Yes, formulated without HEMA, TPO, and HPMA.*
Does it need a base coat?
Yes, Stellar Bond Base or Rubber Base.
How long should I cure it?
90 seconds, low heat, in the Stellar Shine Anywhere UV/LED Lamp.
Does it get hot during cure?
No heat spike.
Do I need a top coat?
Not if left unfiled, it cures to a high shine on its own. If you file or refine the surface, a top coat like Stellar Shine Top is needed to restore the shine.
How is it different from the Fiber Gel?
It's a thinner consistency, self-levels faster, and is easier to work with. The Fiber Gel adds milled fibers for extra strength.
Does it yellow?
No.
Ingredients
Bis-HEA Poly(1,4-Butanediol)-9/IPDI Copolymer, Bis-HEMA Polyneopentyl Glycol Adipate/IPDI Copolymer, Trimethylolpropane Trimethacrylate, Tripropyleneglycol Diacrylate. Vegan and cruelty-free. Made in USA. For professional use only.
*Formulated without free HEMA monomer. Contains a HEMA-derived oligomer (Bis-HEMA Polyneopentyl Glycol Adipate/IPDI Copolymer), a larger, non-monomeric compound standard across HEMA-free gel systems industry-wide, distinct from the free HEMA monomer most associated with sensitization.
Curing guide
| Base coat (Stellar Bond Base or Rubber Base) | per its instructions |
| Hard Structure Gel Clear, per layer | 90 sec, low heat |
| Optional flash cure, apex | brief hold before full cure |
All full cure times in the Stellar Shine Anywhere UV/LED Lamp.
Professional results
Engineered for up to 4 weeks of wear as part of the complete Stellar system, curing to a glossy, durable finish.
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