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 ...

While some people are blessed with long, strong nails, the rest of us like to reinforce our fingertips whenever we get a manicure. Usually, that means applying gel polish or acrylics for a little ...

If you’ve been on nail insta lately, you’ve probably seen “BIAB” manicures taking over. The name stands for Builder In A Bottle, and it’s being called the perfect middle ground between gel polish and ...

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 ...

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 ...

One nail treatment that had helped me in the past was BIAB, aka Builder In A Bottle, and with my trip to New York for my 30th birthday in March, it felt like the perfect occasion to book in. Fast ...

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Sometimes, it can feel like getting a manicure involves choosing between a design or shape that looks good but might cause damage and one that preserves your nail health, but doesn't reach the level ...

After years of sporting gel and acrylic nails, beauty and lifestyle writer Sophie Harris decided to give builder gel, also known as BIAB, a whirl at the start of 2024 - and I've never looked back.