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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 ...

Gel, acrylics, and shellac, step aside. If you struggle with weak nails that are prone to breakage and don’t seem to want to grow out, trying BIAB nails might just transform your nail care routine.

Nails have been a core part of my aesthetic for as long as I can remember. As someone whose style tends to be androgynous (I even had a shaved head for a couple of years), I rely on my talons to bring ...

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 ...

If you’re a gel or shellac manicure loyalist, chances are you’ve heard of BIAB or builder in a bottle. BIAB is a type of manicure that aims to be as long-lasting and hard-wearing as acrylic nails, but ...

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 ...

In 2024, there are many different nail services to choose from when it comes to booking an in-salon manicure. It’s great to have options, but this can be confusing for those who aren’t clued up on all ...

For years, despite writing about beauty for a living, my nails were permanently neglected. I’d occasionally get a gel manicure for a wedding or a work trip, but because my schedule was often – shall ...

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 ...