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The One jar seal - prototype registered at OSIM
by Ioana Diana Marisac on Jul 20 2025
Our first registered technical seal – created specifically for One gel jars
At 111, every detail counts. Today I want to tell you about something very special: the unique seal we created together with the One gel jar factory.
A prototype of our own, registered with OSIM
This seal is not a decorative element – it is our first technical prototype , which we developed for 7 months together with our partner factory. After testing, adjustments and constant feedback from the salon, we got to a shape that solves a real problem: gel leakage on the jar thread .
Why did I create this seal?
Because we wanted a cleaner, easier, and more professional work experience. The seal was created to:
prevent the gel from leaking over the edge of the jar,
avoid blocking the lid,
allow the brush to be wiped directly from the seal, without waste and mess free,
keep the jar clean and elegant over time.
The seal must, of course, be wiped down from time to time to prevent excess product from sticking. But that's exactly the beauty of it: it's functional, designed for real work, not just for aesthetics.
A step forward for products that last
This is just the beginning. The One Seal is registered with OSIM and belongs entirely to us. We will continue to perfect it – because at 111 we don’t just want our products to look good, but to last over time, to function flawlessly and to bring you joy when you use them.
Everything for your salon vibe
We thought the same way about all the packaging of the 111 brand: minimalist, clean, feminine, but above all functional. To inspire you and give you a good vibe every time you work with them.
Because 111 is not just a brand. It is your sacred workspace, and you deserve to create with ease and pleasure, day in and day out.
Thank you for feeling this energy with me. Every 111 product is thought, tested, intended, and loved – and the One seal is just the first step on a long and beautiful journey. 💌
Xoxo
I, IOANA DIANA, kisses

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Why we created the Honey Builder Gel range and what you need to know about it
by Ioana Diana Marisac on Jul 17 2025
The story of the first building gel launched by me, Ioana Diana, under the 111 brand.
Why did I start with a building gel?
When I decided to launch the 111 range, I knew that the first product had to be a building gel. But not just any. One that would represent me 100% technically and aesthetically.
I knew exactly what I wanted to bring: a versatile gel that would fit into all modern techniques, without compromise, and that would last over time, regardless of the type of client or work.
Honey Builder Gel: strength, versatility, safety
The Honey Builder Gel range is the result of months of testing, formulating, tweaking and patience. We wanted a gel that was:
extremely adhesive – even with weaker bases
perfect for nail form extensions and tips
ideal for filing-free technique
controllable and easy to shape, with a slightly honeyed texture
stable in salon work, no surprises
HEMA-free and TPO-free – for your and your client's protection
officially registered in Europe, under my company, under the brand 111
Important: the grip also depends on technique
Even if the formula is very good, it must be made clear: no product will work perfectly if the technique is not correct.
If you drip the gel into your cuticle, if you don't prep your nail surface properly, or if you apply it unevenly, it's normal for lifting to occur. But if you use it correctly, Honey Builder Gel is extremely durable and adherent – even without an ideal base.
I have tested it even in combination with weak bases and it still worked flawlessly. However, I am currently working on developing a 100% compatible base, with impeccable adhesion and a clean aesthetic appearance.
What techniques can you do with it?
It is a gel that easily adapts to any work style, and its versatility makes it a favorite of many.
classic extensions on the nail form
soft gel tips
strengthening on natural nail
apex in single movement
babyboomer, french, reverse
filing-free technique
speed technique in the salon
It performs excellently when filing, does not crack, does not shrink, and gives you a clean, fluid, clear working sensation.
About shades: 8 variants designed with logic, aesthetics and real utility
The Honey Builder range starts with 8 carefully chosen shades, each with a clear purpose and vibe:
1 shade is completely transparent – ideal for long extensions or for clients who want a very durable gel to apply color over. It is stable, perfect for clean and clear work, with no undertone to influence the final design.
7 shades are nude, thought out in pairs:
For example, we have Light Pink and Pink – two variants almost identical in undertone, but different in intensity.
If a client likes a shade but wants it a little lighter or a little darker, we have exactly what they need.
These pairs of nudes:
have the same undertone, for an aesthetic and natural transition
they are ideal for adapting to the client's nail bed
they have perfect pigmentation for the babyboomer or degradé technique
beautifully camouflage the nail plate, but remain natural
The Milky White in the range is an opaque but fine shade, with an ideal consistency for soft, clean, feminine techniques. It is one of the most appreciated.
For me, this gel is more than a product
It is my first building product, 100% created and approved by me. It is registered to my company, under the brand 111. It is tested over time, in salons, in courses, on real clients.
It's the beginning of a range that's not just about aesthetics, but about results. I want you to know that in every jar of Honey Builder Gel there is work, sleepless nights, testing and a lot of passion.