Medium-length almond is my preferred nail length and shape. It's long enough to give me ample space for designs without being so long that they feel obtrusive. I tried to maintain this look on my ...

If you get your nails done regularly, you'll almost certainly have heard of 'builder gel' manicures. Often also referred to generally as 'BIAB' (incorrectly – BIAB is the name of the builder gel from ...

I can't live without it. A structured gel manicure employs builder gel for a rock-solid manicure. Because builder gel cures to a strong and hard finish, it helps to prevent nail breakage. It can also ...

Builder gel allows you to add bold 3D elements to your manicure. You can sculpt anything from 3D flowers to cherries and pearls using builder gel. If you’re adventurous with your nail art, you’ve ...

I get manicures every month, and I prefer structured nails when I don't do extensions. I spent $110 on a structured Gel-X set, which included soft builder gel, nail art, and cuticle oil. I liked the ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Opting for gel over regular polish is a common practice for nail enthusiasts looking to give their ...

My natural nails and I have been on a journey. I was a chronic nail-biter for the majority of my childhood, and even as I went through college and my 20s, I constantly experienced dry, brittle nails ...

On TikTok, the manicure technique has millions of views, and there has been a steady rise in Google search traffic around structured gels, too, with people looking for more information about the ...

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 ...

If you're a regular at the nail salon, you've likely heard of 'builder gel' manicures. Often referred to as 'BIAB' (which is actually the name of the specific builder gel from nail brand The Gel ...

Including an Aussie-founded brand making DIY builder nails easy, and a $12 UV gel set. I have a confession to make: I am a huge fan of a salon manicure, and it’s causing a rift in my relationship with ...

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