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Whether you’re a loyal salon-goer or a DIY mani addict, chances are you’ve heard of BIAB (Builder In A Bottle) and gel polish: two of the most talked-about nail options right now. With so many trends ...

If you're someone who often gets their nails done professionally, we're assuming you're well versed on the different options available. There's acrylics – arguably the longest-lasting option, gel ...

The service menu at a nail salon is bursting with options, and if you don't know what each one is, it can be hard to decide the right manicure type for you. BIAB nails, for example, or structred nails ...

After having gel and acrylic nails for numerous years, at the beginning of 2024 I decided to try builder gel, also known as BIAB, and I'd never go back. After having gel and acrylic nails for numerous ...

Builder gels are increasingly popular as they have become indispensable for those with fragile nails needing extra strength alongside their gel manicures. Builder gels are used on natural nails to ...

Nothing makes you feel quite as polished as a shiny, perfect, fresh-from-the-salon manicure. But what about a manicure that stays glossy and chip-free for up to a month and let even weak, bendy nails ...

Let's talk BIAB nails. Suited to all nail designs and nail shapes, this social media sensation, #biabnails has amassed millions of posts across TikTok and Instagram alike. Why? Unlike traditional gels ...

They’re flaky. They’ve got zero resilience. And they split at the first sign of stress. No, I’m not talking about Gen Z stereotypes, but my natural nails. Quite literally the weakest link in my beauty ...

Getting my nails done is one of my favorite things. I've tried everything from dip powder to Aprés Gel-X extensions and, of course, your regular old manicure, but BIAB nails were new to me. It took me ...

BEAUTY fans have only just realised they’re pronouncing a very popular beauty product wrong. One nail technician – who works at The Gel Bottles HQ – blew people’s minds with her pronunciation of BIAB.