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 ...

Everyone's talking about BIAB nails, which claim to be a healthier and longer-lasting alternative to gels - but what does a 'builder manicure' actually entail and is it right for you? Undoubtedly one ...

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 ...

It can be hard to tell but there are differences between the three. Gel nail polish was developed by CND under the brand name Shellac and is a liquid polish that is cured (basically hardened) under a ...

Being right-handed, my nails on that side naturally go through more, and it's always the side that lets me down. One nail will break, and then I have to cut them all off and go short *sigh*. Recently, ...

My name is Orin, and I'm a serial chipper. Spare your sympathies – my inability to maintain a salon-fresh mani for more than seven minutes is not life-threatening, but it is deeply irritating. With so ...

Builder In A Bottle, also known as BIAB, is an increasingly popular manicure option for those who are looking to strengthen and grow their natural nails. ‘While we recommend applying it in a thin ...

This article may contain links from our affiliate and advertising partners. We may receive payments when you click on links, buy through them or share this content. It’s an unfortunate truth that some ...

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 ...