BIAB, or “builder gel” has taken the nail industry by storm. It might lead to your best nails ever.

In short, no. BIAB works to strengthen the natural nail and prevent breakage or weakness that is typically caused by acrylic extensions or naturally brittle nails. If you are a nail-biter ...

Although they are more traditionally done on natural nails, you can get a BIAB manicure with extensions. The tips can be sculpted with forms or glued on as they would be for an acrylic or Gel-X ...

Gaining in popularity, BIAB is a type of manicure that aims to be as long-lasting and hard-wearing as acrylic nails, but without the traditional damage that can be associated with them.

It goes without saying, but don’t ever pick off gel, BIAB or acrylic because you risk peeling away layers of the natural nail, causing thin, brittle and sensitive nails that have to be grown out.

“During a BIAB manicure in salon, your nail technician will prep the natural nail, apply the builder gel in layers to build ...

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*.

It is, essentially, an in-salon, soak-off, gel-based product that 'overlays' the natural nail with a tough coating, creating a protective shell that can last upwards of four weeks. "The BIAB ...

Without her and her team, I would never have broken my cycle of acrylic nail addiction. So I started over. After seeing a trained professional, regularly topping up my BIAB, applying cuticle oil every ...

Thanks to the arrival of BIAB nails, however, you no longer have to choose between nail health and nail art. “BIAB bridges the gap between natural nail care and long-lasting enhancements.

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 ...