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Nails - builder in a bottle

21 replies

RandomMess · 19/01/2023 16:52

So is it better than normal gel nails?

I have brittle nails so never had anything done but my DD is really happy with BIAB. Interested in other's experiences!

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SomethingLessIdentifiable · 19/01/2023 19:45

I've accepted that I'll never have nice nails unless they have a layer of BIAB or acrylic on them.

BIAB is quicker than acrylic to apply, remove and infill, and it looks thinner, less bulky than acrylic and much more natural.

OatFox · 19/01/2023 19:48

I love BIAB. I'll never go back.

weebarra · 19/01/2023 19:51

Me too. I love it!

Sidge · 19/01/2023 19:52

I have BIAB and for the first time in my long life I have long, strong nails. I love it.

JorisBonson · 19/01/2023 19:53

Yep, it's amazing. Been having it for 3 months and my nails are as hard as, well, nails. Going to try gel alone as an experiment this weekend but wouldn't hesitate to go back to builder.

SecretVictoria · 19/01/2023 19:56

Didn’t do anything for my nails I’m afraid. Only thing that looks decent is acrylic.

Chocbuttonsandredwine · 19/01/2023 20:12

Million times better. Love mine

Jellifer · 19/01/2023 20:15

It’s a yes from me!

ladymalfoy45 · 19/01/2023 20:18

I've got a UV lamp so can I do this at home?

notapizzaeater · 19/01/2023 20:19

ladymalfoy45 · 19/01/2023 20:18

I've got a UV lamp so can I do this at home?

Yes you apply just like gels then pop your colour on on top

strawberry2017 · 19/01/2023 20:24

Where do you buy it from? X

ladymalfoy45 · 19/01/2023 21:03

@notapizzaeater oohh. Off to investiGoogle.

OliveBoil · 19/01/2023 21:14

Is it better for your nails underneath? Gel always seems to trash my nails and I have to spend months oiling them to recover

IamEarthymama · 19/01/2023 21:29

Has anyone tried the dupes that are available?
I don't want to spend loads of money at the moment but I really need this as Covid and Long Covid have ruined my skin, hair and nails.

JaceLancs · 19/01/2023 22:04

Love it
I easily get 4 weeks and rarely get chips or peeling

SleekMamma · 19/01/2023 22:05

Any links to the product? Sounds interesting

HDready · 19/01/2023 22:08

OliveBoil · 19/01/2023 21:14

Is it better for your nails underneath? Gel always seems to trash my nails and I have to spend months oiling them to recover

Unfortunately not - my nails are a mess at the moment after taking it off. And it was taken off properly, I didn’t pick at it!

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RandomMess · 20/01/2023 12:28

I guess it's one of things if I go ahead I'm committing to it long term.

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daisydoods · 21/01/2023 22:21

Got mine from Mylee

jevoudrais · 22/01/2023 05:48

Same as @HDready I've just had it taken off and mine are a mess. My natural nails are pretty good so maybe that was my mistakes

EllaPaella · 22/01/2023 15:32

Just had it for the first time this weekend as all my friends have been raving about it. I have never had anything done to my nails before and I love how they look now. I'm booked back in another 3 weeks but have been told my nails will start growing quickly.

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