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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

They’re flaky. They’ve got zero resilience. And they split at the first sign of stress. No, I’m not talking about Gen Z stereotypes, but my natural nails. Quite literally the weakest link in my beauty ...

BEAUTY fans have only just realised they’re pronouncing a very popular beauty product wrong. One nail technician - who works at The Gel Bottles HQ - blew people’s minds with her pronunciation of BIAB.