Speaking to professional nail artist Giorgia Cappella, we learned that BIAB combines the strength of builder gels with the convenience of a bottle application. "BIAB is used for strengthening natural ...

Everyone's talking about BIAB nails, which claim to be a healthier and longer-lasting alternative to gels. So, I tested this 'builder manicure' to see what it involves and whether it's right for you.

Nail pros explain all about BIAB nails – the strengthening manicure that stays chip-free for weeks. Southwest announces its new baggage fees for checked bags ...

These formulas may do the trick temporarily, but they can also be tough to remove. BIAB, which stands for builder in a bottle, is essentially a gel manicure on steroids, says Anna Parvatova ...

When using the brew in a bag (BIAB) method, the brewer adds grains to a bag that's then placed in a kettle that contains hot water. At the end of the mash, typically 60 minutes, the bag is lifted ...

Gel, acrylics, and shellac, step aside. If you struggle with weak nails that are prone to breakage and don’t seem to want to grow out, trying BIAB nails might just transform your nail care routine.

NGL, I’m a sucker for BIAB now. I am a part of the cult, and I do not care. For the past two years, I’ve had my BIAB redone with the same nail tech in the same shade every single time (The Gel ...

I've tried everything from dip powder to Aprés Gel-X extensions and, of course, your regular old manicure, but BIAB nails were new to me. It took me working in the beauty industry for years to ...

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.

"The BIAB system is formulated with ingredients that provide strength, flexibility, moisture regulation and durability to the nail," explains Giorgia Cappella, head of education at The GelBottle.