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BIAB nails chipped really easily

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Sparklybutold · 29/01/2024 13:17

I had a manicure Saturday. I was recommended biab as my nails are soft and brittle. On Sunday I noticed they started to chip. I have EDS, which I suspect contributes to my weak nails. I've contacted the manicurist who has stated that as there's nothing wrong with her application but it's my EDS she isn't offering anything to rectify the situation. I did ask to get them redone, but with tips because I think my nails do better with a more solid base, and to just pay 50%, but she has said no. I eventually have had to cut the nail that's chipped as my nail under had completely ripped. I noticed the biab gel cut really easily? Is it supposed to be easy to cut? When I have cut gel nails they don't cut this easily? I'm confused as I though BIAB was supposed to be stronger than gel?

So…
AIBU - the manicurist has done the work and maybe it is because of my eds so no need to rectify.

AINBU - the manicurist should work with me to rectify the situation? Id be happy to do this as I know my nails are tricky but with the hope we can get the right balance with trial and error?

First picture - chip, has now been cut.
Second and third picture - showing white tip which hasn't been capped properly which undermines integrity of product.

BIAB nails chipped really easily
BIAB nails chipped really easily
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JellyIegs · 29/01/2024 22:29

A Superdrug near me has a beauty salon which offers BIAB manicures using ORLY products. Mentioning it here if you might feel more comfortable going to a larger provider rather than a stand-alone tech renting a space. Could be easier to go back with any issues?

I have BIAB and my nails are still pristine after weeks of pretty tough treatment. No chips, just the growth at the bottom. Good luck OP.

evilharpy · 29/01/2024 22:08

Sparklybutold · 29/01/2024 20:10

Do you have more info on biab and shellac on top?

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Shellac is just a brand of gel colour made by a company called CND. Basically the same as what you've already had - biab/builder gel and then gel colour on top.

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Sparklybutold · 29/01/2024 20:13

LeviOsaNotLeviosaa · 29/01/2024 19:58

You've just picked a bad tech I'm afraid.

I have EDS and BIAB. My nails are rock solid and extremely healthy underneath. I am hard on my nails, but only lose/chip them if I let them get too long.

I was wondering whether the flimsy nails meant the biab couldn't adhere? But then when I looked into it biab is recommended for weak nails, so should have actually need good for them? Her response has been disappointing as she has refused to accept poor workmanship on her behalf and totally blamed my EDS.

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Sparklybutold · 29/01/2024 20:10

EsmeT · 29/01/2024 19:42

Ehlers-Danlos syndrome?

Yes

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Sparklybutold · 29/01/2024 20:10

teaandtoastwithmarmite · 29/01/2024 19:49

I also think they look like a very bad job OP. No offence meant. I have really flaky nails and they aren't great without biab. My last two nail places they used to break and chip but now I go to a place where I get biab and shellac on top and they last weeks

Do you have more info on biab and shellac on top?

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LeviOsaNotLeviosaa · 29/01/2024 19:58

You've just picked a bad tech I'm afraid.

I have EDS and BIAB. My nails are rock solid and extremely healthy underneath. I am hard on my nails, but only lose/chip them if I let them get too long.

teaandtoastwithmarmite · 29/01/2024 19:49

I also think they look like a very bad job OP. No offence meant. I have really flaky nails and they aren't great without biab. My last two nail places they used to break and chip but now I go to a place where I get biab and shellac on top and they last weeks

BIAB nails chipped really easily
EsmeT · 29/01/2024 19:42

Ehlers-Danlos syndrome?

Politico27 · 29/01/2024 19:38

I’ve been getting BIAB for 2 years and rarely ever get a chip, only if the nail underneath had a “snag”. They definitely should not be chipping after a couple of days

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Sparklybutold · 29/01/2024 19:23

Other thumb now chipped and I've cut the nail and looking down at the nail both Biab gel are different thicknesses.

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Sparklybutold · 29/01/2024 16:30

PerfectTravelTote · 29/01/2024 14:57

I have biab on my fairly weak nails. I couldn't possibly cut them with a scissors. They are far too thick and strong. In the salon they cut them with the same nail clippers that you would use for acrylic nails.

Glad that's not just me that thought this was odd. She states that none of her other clients have an issue? Maybe it is something to do with my nails? Would this be possible?

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OakElmAsh · 29/01/2024 15:45

CustardySergeant · 29/01/2024 14:34

Thanks. I though BIAB was boil-in-a-bag. 😁

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100% going to think of this comment next time I'm booking 😆😆

PerfectTravelTote · 29/01/2024 14:57

I have biab on my fairly weak nails. I couldn't possibly cut them with a scissors. They are far too thick and strong. In the salon they cut them with the same nail clippers that you would use for acrylic nails.

MagentaRocks · 29/01/2024 14:36

This was the first time I had them done verses 10 weeks later.

Make sure you oil your nails daily too.

BIAB nails chipped really easily
Devondweller · 29/01/2024 14:36

Absolutely find somewhere else, she should be asking about how you use your hands, your lifestyle etc, as well as your medical conditions, and helping you choose a service which works best for you. She sounds rubbish.

LadyEloise1 · 29/01/2024 14:36

SoSoNuts · 29/01/2024 14:34

I wouldn't want to be on her books to be fair, she's shit.

This.
Cut your losses.

CustardySergeant · 29/01/2024 14:34

Sparklybutold · 29/01/2024 13:18

Biab - is builder gel (just in case)

Thanks. I though BIAB was boil-in-a-bag. 😁

SoSoNuts · 29/01/2024 14:34

I wouldn't want to be on her books to be fair, she's shit.

MagentaRocks · 29/01/2024 14:33

But find someone else. She obviously didn’t like being challenged so you are likely to continue to have problems.

MagentaRocks · 29/01/2024 14:33

The first time I had them I booked the next appointment 4 weeks after and they did start to chip a bit towards the end, I told her and she makes sure she seals the end, however I scratch a lot so I don’t think that helps. I now go every 3 weeks and they are fab the whole time. I was a chronic nail biter but now I have lovely natural length long nails.

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Sparklybutold · 29/01/2024 14:30

She's offered half back. Despite asking for a new set with tips and pay just half, she has stated shed rather I was taken off her books.

I have gven feedback regarding the fact they are thin, potentially undercured - and she has stuck with the problem is my nails.

I can't deny, part of me feels a little upset - borderline shaming, having eds is shit as it is, but to then state I'd rather not deal with you because of your illness… yeah, feels pretty crappy.

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WhatInTheFuckery · 29/01/2024 13:56

Those don't seem to look thick enough? When I've had BIAB, it's always been quite thick, when I last had it done it lasted over a month with no chips and that's giving them a lot of stick. I only removed them because they'd grown out a bit and looked a bit tatty

aintnospringchicken · 29/01/2024 13:55

I had my last BIABs on for over 5 weeks and not one single chip on any nail.My nails had grown so much that they were 2/3 BIAB and 1/3 natural nail.I only let them go that long as I had the most horrendous cough and cold.

SoSoNuts · 29/01/2024 13:42

I had my biabs on from 9th Dec to 20th Jan, they were horrendously grown out but not 1 single chip in sight. It looks like she has left quite a big gap as well so they already look grown out?

Isittimeformynapyet · 29/01/2024 13:34

I always had very weak, flaky nails until I started taking marine collagen for my joints. What a difference it has made to my nails! Hasn't noticeably helped my knee though 😞.

Tbh, none of the nails in your pictures look nicely done. Did you choose to have all the different shades and one white tip?