Gel Polish Starter Kit Guide
New to gel nails, or adding a new service to your salon? A GEL.IT.UP starter kit gives you everything you need for your first professional results. Each kit includes a base, a top coat and a bonder, plus a free 100ml All-In-One Liquid. All our gels are HEMA-free and TPO-free.
What is in every kit
- 5-in-1 Superior Base Clear. A strong, self-levelling base that anchors your colour or build.
- No Wipe Top Coat. A high-gloss finish with no sticky layer to remove.
- Superbond without Acid. Improves adhesion to the natural nail for longer wear.
- Free 100ml All-In-One Liquid. Our cleanser, sanitiser and slip solution in one.
Which kit is right for you?
Beginner Colour Kit
Best for first-timers who want to learn a classic gel polish manicure. It comes with three essential shades: #52 Mailbox (red), #01 Ice Ice Baby (white) and #15 Total Eclipse (black).
Gel Polish Kit
Best if you already know the basics and want a full colour wardrobe. You choose 10 gel polish colours.
Premium Fibreglass Builder Kit
Best for strengthening natural nails and building a shape. It includes one Premium Builder Gel shade of your choice and a #6 Rose Gold Gel Brush.
BIAB & Liquid Polygel Kit
Best for strong, natural-looking overlays. It includes Clear Brush-on Builder (BIAB) and Clear Liquid Polygel.
MultiMix Synthogel (Polygel) Kit
Best for extensions. MultiMix Synthogel combines the strength of acrylic with the ease of gel. It does not run, it is odourless, and it does not heat up under the lamp. The kit includes one MultiMix shade of your choice, a box of Dual Forms, and a polygel brush and spatula.
Full Starter Pack
Best for new salons and nail students who want the complete system. It includes 10 colours of your choice, a Premium Builder Gel, a MultiMix Polygel, a Dual Forms box, BIAB Clear and a #6 Rose Gold Gel Brush.
What else will you need?
- A 48W UV/LED lamp. Our gels cure in 60–90 seconds per layer under a 48W UV/LED lamp. A lamp is not included in the kits.
- Files and buffers to prep the nail. See our nail files.
- Cuticle care. Cuticle remover and cuticle oil: see cuticle oils and remover. Tools such as cuticle nippers and pushers: see professional tools.
Why HEMA-free and TPO-free matters
Every gel in our kits is made without HEMA, one of the most common causes of acrylate allergy in nail products. They are also made without TPO, which has been banned in EU cosmetics since 1 September 2025. Because of this, curing takes a little longer, so always cure fully. Read more: HEMA-free gel polish and TPO-free gel polish.
Frequently asked questions
What is in every GEL.IT.UP starter kit?
Every kit includes 5-in-1 Superior Base Clear, No Wipe Top Coat and Superbond without Acid, plus a free 100ml All-In-One Liquid.
Which GEL.IT.UP starter kit is best for beginners?
The Beginner Colour Kit is best for first-timers learning a classic gel polish manicure. It comes with three essential shades: #52 Mailbox (red), #01 Ice Ice Baby (white) and #15 Total Eclipse (black).
Which starter kit is best for nail extensions?
The MultiMix Synthogel (Polygel) Kit. It includes one MultiMix shade of your choice, a box of Dual Forms, and a polygel brush and spatula.
Is a lamp included in the starter kits?
No. You need a 48W UV/LED lamp, which is not included. Cure each layer for 60–90 seconds under a 48W UV/LED lamp.
Are the gels in the starter kits HEMA-free and TPO-free?
Yes. Every gel in our kits is made without HEMA and without TPO, so curing takes a little longer. Always cure fully.
GEL.IT.UP is made in the EU, EU certified and Approved by Cruelty Free International. Shipped from the EU.
IMPORTANT: Our products are TPO & HEMA free, which means that curing time is increased. Cure: 60–90s 48W UV/LED