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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 ...

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 ...

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*. Recently, ...

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” ...

Builder gels are increasingly popular as they have become indispensable for those with fragile nails needing extra strength alongside their gel manicures. Builder gels are used on natural nails to ...

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 ...

Builder gels are increasingly popular as they have become indispensable for those with fragile nails needing extra strength alongside their gel manicures. A quick explainer on builder gels: the most ...