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Can I remove Biab at home?

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pinkyponkyplink · 12/08/2025 16:46

Had biab done for the first time 2 weeks ago. I will need it removing in a week. I hate going to the salon. Can I remove at home and how?

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Fluck · 12/08/2025 16:47

Acetone, it took ages to do but I’ve just googled it & you are supposed to file first 🤣

user28288 · 12/08/2025 16:50

there’s a million YouTube videos with instructions x

anon2022anon · 12/08/2025 16:52

Yes you can, but whenever I've done it it's taken ages, it's not very comfortable and my nails have snapped afterwards.

Shortandsweet20 · 12/08/2025 17:13

Easily! File off the shiny layer and if you have a colour on top of the biab file a bit of that off also. Split a cotton pad down the middle and cut into quarters which should give you 8 pieces, then do another one for the final two nails. Soak the cotton pad in acetone and cover the nail then wrap in foil securely. Leave it for 15-20 mins. Gently scrape off the biab which should be clearly coming off. If you encounter any stubborn bits, apply more acetone.

buff the nails after and apply some cuticle oil

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