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Lightning Ridge - 49 - Professional Biab builder gel - 15ml
Mystic, luminous, and born from the earth's depths. Lightning Ridge is Australia's black opal capital, where stones that flash with hidden fire are found buried in ancient seams. This muted purple glitter echoes that same duality—a dark base shot through with light, quiet on the surface yet full of internal energy. The glitter catches like opal itself, never quite the same twice.
Lightning Ridge BIAB builder gel is engineered for nails that demand both strength and poetry. The builder formula reinforces natural nails while the integrated glitter creates a sophisticated gleam—not flashy, but undeniably present. This is the shade of someone who knows their own value.
Skin Tones: All complexions. Particularly luminous on deeper skin where the purple glitter creates striking contrast; elegant on fair skin with cool undertones.
Best Worn For: Evening wear, professional advancement, special occasions, artistic pursuits, confident everyday, luxury moments
Pairs With: Terra Australis (No. 47), Coober Pedy (No. 50)
How To Use
Start with clean, dry nails. Remove any existing gel, polish, or product completely using an appropriate remover.
Removes natural oils, dust, and any moisture — all of which cause lifting. Then apply nail bond or primer if needed.
Apply a thin, even layer of OPAL Gel Base Coat over the entire nail. Cure immediately under your LED lamp.
Using the OPAL Builder Gel brush, scoop a small bead, place it in the centre of the nail and allow it to self-level for 2–3 seconds before spreading. Cure under LED for 60 seconds.
Apply a second, slightly larger bead for your desired strength and length extension. Cure for 60 seconds.
Using a 100/180-grit Opal nail file, shape the free edge to your desired finish — square, oval, almond, coffin, or round. Work in one direction to prevent cracking.
If applying gel polish colour, apply a thin, even first coat and cure for 60 seconds. Follow with a second coat for full opacity and cure again.
Apply OPAL Gel Top Coat in a smooth, even layer over the entire nail surface. Cap the free edge to seal the product and prevent tip wear. Cure for 60 seconds.
Pro Tip
Allow each bead to self-level for 2–3 seconds before spreading. Work in thin, controlled layers — it’s easier to add thickness than to remove it. Always cap the free edge with your top coat to prevent tip wear.
New to gel nails?
Free step-by-step video tutorials for beginners.
Customer Reviews
The Opal difference
Developed with Australian nail technicians. Chip-free, high-pigment wear for 3–4 weeks.
Free from formaldehyde, toluene, and DBP. Kind to your nails and kind to the planet.
Each 15ml bottle gives you 25+ manicures. Salon results at a fraction of the price.
Step-by-step tutorials included. Most beginners achieve salon results on their first try.
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