There was once a compromise that came with getting regular manicures, which meant that brittleness, a weakened nail bed and potential damage was often the price to pay for a set of ultra-shiny gels.

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From haircuts to skincare, I change my mind as often as the wind — but one thing that’s stayed constant in my beauty routine over the past few years is my biweekly manicure, where I always opt for ...

Got weak, bendy nails? Can’t get your polish to last more than a day without chipping? Same. So when I heard about the new Hard BIAB – a tougher, even longer-lasting version promising chip-free, ...

Nothing makes you feel quite as polished as a shiny, perfect, fresh-from-the-salon manicure. But what about a manicure that stays glossy and chip-free for up to a month and let even weak, bendy nails ...

To find out, I spoke with a professional nail technician, who broke down exactly what BIAB is, how it works, and what to look out for. If you’ve been on nail insta lately, you’ve probably seen “BIAB” ...

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 ...

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 ...