It seems like every time I go into a nail salon, there’s yet another option on the menu. Recently, I came across dip powder ...

If you're unfamiliar with builder gel, grab a snack and take a ... uncured layer] to the nails before you start building an apex," Nuñez instructs. "The point of this step is to ensure you ...

“If maintenance is not kept up, the apex will no longer align with the correct stress point, increasing the risk of breakages. In short, BIAB is highly durable and will remain bonded to the nail, but ...

Some salons will call the service builder gel or BIAB ... the process involves moulding an Apex, or the highest part of the nail to provide balance and strength, says Ami. There's certainly ...

Because builder gel cures to a strong and hard finish, it helps to prevent nail breakage. It can also be used to create gel extensions. I love the look of a long nail. And while my nails grow ...

“With 48 nude and natural shades, there is a suitable BIAB gel for everyone.” If you want colors beyond what’s available, you can supplement the Builder in a Bottle with normal nail polish ...

2025’s innovation: builder gel nails, best known as BIAB nails. Beauty connoisseurs have seen BIAB nails all over their "for you pages," but what is this trend? We stumbled across the service in ...

When it comes to the world of manicures, pedicures, nails and polishes, there's one term that keeps cropping up in my beauty editor chats: builder gel. This super-strength polish is thicker than ...

Rebecca R. Norris is a full-time writer living in the DC metro area. She writes for InStyle covering everything from beauty and wellness to style and celebrity news. Beautiful nails come in all ...