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If there’s one nail service that could genuinely be described as a ‘game changer’ in the industry, it’s BIAB nails. The treatment is applied like polish but wears like acrylic, creating durable and ...

Where skin health, hair health, even scalp health movements have grown in recent years, nail health is yet to reach the masses. Most of my conversations in nail salons centred solely around the design ...

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 ...

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 ...

Getting my nails done is one of my favorite things. 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 ...

For years, despite writing about beauty for a living, my nails were permanently neglected. I’d occasionally get a gel manicure for a wedding or a work trip, but because my schedule was often – shall ...

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 ...

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.

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.

Welcome to Face Value, a monthly column where we put Dallas’ most-hyped beauty and wellness trends to the test. Dallas has come far from the glory days of $25 nail sets and $15 fills. No kids, that’s ...

For all its redeeming qualities — namely daylight saving, linen co-ords and woven sandals, and an endless string of social events — there's no denying that the summer months can wreak havoc on a ...