Bio Gel v Bio Builder Gel

— and When to Choose a Strengthening Layer at Take Time, Wimbledon

Choosing the right gel for your nails isn’t about trends — it’s about condition, lifestyle and long-term nail health.

At Take Time, our luxury nail treatments at Cannizaro House on Wimbledon Common are designed to deliver beautiful results while protecting the natural nail. As a destination for manicures in Wimbledon and wider beauty treatments, we take a tailored approach to every client, from classic BioGel manicures to fibre-enriched strengthening layers and sculpting Bio Builder in a Bottle Gel.

If you’ve ever wondered which option is right for you when booking a gel manicure in Wimbledon, here’s a simple guide — and how our therapists help you decide exactly what to book.

What Is Bio Sculpture Gel (including Evo)?

Bio Sculpture is our go-to choice for clients who want glossy, long-lasting colour with a refined feel.

It’s lightweight, flexible, and designed to enhance your natural nails without adding bulk. Perfect for everyday wear, especially if your nails are already naturally strong and you simply want beautiful, durable colour.

A Small Change to How We Book Bio Sculpture

Our regular clients will know we previously offered two types of Bio Sculpture:

• Bio Sculpture Gel (in a pot)

• Evo Gel (two-week gel in a bottle)

To simplify things, we’ve now combined both into one treatment: Bio/Evo Manicure

You no longer need to decide which formula to choose when booking. Simply select:

Bio Sculpture (Bio/Evo) Manicure

Your therapist will decide the most suitable formula with you for your nails on the day.

Bio Sculpture Gel works beautifully for:

- short to medium-length nails
- clients with healthy nail beds
- anyone wanting durability without extra structure
- those booking a gel manicure in Wimbledon for everyday wear

For many of our Wimbledon nail clients, BioGel alone is all that’s needed to keep nails looking polished and healthy between appointments.

Evo Gel Is Evolving

Evo Gel — Bio Sculpture’s two-week gel in a bottle — is currently being refined and upgraded.

The new generation formula has been developed with:

• Improved consistency for smoother, more effortless application

• Enhanced pigment levels for richer, more even colour payoff

• Better coverage with fewer coats needed

• Improved wear and shine retention for longer-lasting results

• A more balanced texture that sits beautifully on the nail

In short, it’s everything clients loved about Evo — but elevated.

For you, this simply means:

✨ better colour depth

✨ a glossier finish

✨ longer-lasting results

✨ and an even more refined manicure experience

Why We’ve Combined Them

Both Bio Sculpture pot gel and Evo gel share the same philosophy:

• healthy natural nails

• flexible wear

• long-lasting shine

• professional removal

• no harsh over-filing

Rather than asking you to choose between technical differences, we now choose the best version for your nail type. Evo’s new formula and rebrand as Bio Gel brings the two systems closer together in their results.

It keeps booking simple — and ensures you always get the right product for your nails.

What Is a Strengthening Layer?

A strengthening layer is a thin, flat layer of fibre-enriched gel applied beneath your colour to support the natural nail.

Rather than adding length or shape, it focuses on reinforcement — helping protect nails that are prone to bending, peeling or breaking.

We often recommend a strengthening layer for:

- weak or flexible nails
- clients trying to grow their nails naturally
- nails prone to splitting or peeling
- extra durability under BioGel manicures

For very short nails, a BioGel manicure with a strengthening layer is often the perfect combination — keeping things refined while encouraging stronger growth over time.

What Is Bio Builder in a Bottle Gel?

Bio Builder in a Bottle Gel does more than coat the nail — it builds structure!

Slightly thicker and stronger than BioGel, it allows our therapists to create a sculpted shape, subtle apex support and added durability for clients growing their nails.

Builder gel in Wimbledon is ideal if:

- you’re growing your nails
- you need extra strength and structure
- your nails break easily
- you prefer a more sculpted manicure
- you’re transitioning from shorter to longer lengths

It remains gentle to remove, but provides enhanced support for clients seeking stronger, longer-lasting results. We are going for ‘build not bulk’ here, so your nails will still look natural but the strength comes from the structure and how the product is expertly applied.

Which Nail Treatment Should You Choose?

This is where our personalised approach to beauty in Wimbledon comes in.

At Take Time, your therapist will always assess your nails before beginning your manicure at Cannizaro House — looking at length, flexibility, previous wear and your long-term nail goals — and recommend exactly what will work best for you.

As a simple guide:

- Very short nails: BioGel with a strengthening layer
- Strong, healthy nails: BioGel alone
- Growing your nails: BioBuilder in a Bottle Gel
- Weak or peeling nails: BioGel plus a strengthening layer, or Builder Gel

If you’re unsure what to book when browsing our Wimbledon treatmentl menu, just ask! Send us a message on WhatsApp via our online reception page on the website - we will be happy to help you book the right treatment.

Your therapist will happily talk you through your options and ensure you leave with nails that feel as good as they look.

Luxury Nails and Beauty Treatments in Wimbledon

At our Wimbledon beauty destination at Cannizaro House on Wimbledon Common, every manicure is delivered with expert technique, premium products and meticulous attention to detail.

Alongside our nail services, our full treatment menu includes massage, facials, tanning and waxing — making Take Time a go-to for luxury beauty treatments in Wimbledon.

Whether you’re after glossy simplicity, extra strength or beautifully sculpted growth, we’re here to guide you every step of the way.

For more information or to book your next manicure in Wimbledon, get in touch — we’re always happy to advise.

Come and see us at Cannizaro House on Wimbledon Common — your time is now.