BIAB nails are a type of strengthening gel that is applied to the nail like a regular polish and are supposed to help strengthen your nails. BIAB stands for ‘builder in a bottle’ and is also referred to as ‘builder gels. With builder gel, you can create the same look, hardness and strength as acrylic or SNS nails, without damaging the natural nail underneath (as much). It’s a diverse tool that can be used for many different nail styles.
Here are five points about BIAB:
BIAB has a thicker consistency than normal nail polish.
It’s harder than normal nail polish.
It’s supposed to help strengthen your nails.
You can create the same look, hardness and strength as acrylic or SNS nails with builder gel.
It’s a diverse tool that can be used for many different nail styles.
BIAB nails are considered better for you than acrylic extensions, which can cause nails to become brittle. Acrylic nails are created using a liquid monomer and powder polymer, which is mixed carefully by your nail professional. They don’t need curing under a lamp, but a UV lamp increases the drying process, but they will require an electric drill to remove them. Acrylics can provide as much strength and protection as an acrylic overlay when applied correctly. However, it’s not advised that BIAB be used for creating extensions. The hard-gel alternative Gel Pots work better as a gel alternative to acrylic for creating long and strong extensions.
Here are some pros and cons of BIAB and Acrylics:
BIAB has a thicker consistency than normal nail polish.
It’s harder than normal nail polish.
It’s supposed to help strengthen your nails.
You can create the same look, hardness and strength as acrylic or SNS nails with builder gel.
It’s a diverse tool that can be used for many different nail styles.
BIAB nails are considered better for you than acrylic extensions, which can cause nails to become brittle.
Acrylics can provide as much strength and protection as an acrylic overlay when applied correctly.
BIAB has a stronger, more strengthening base than acrylics.
It’s not advised that BIAB be used for creating extensions.
Acrylics require an electric drill to remove them.
In Summary.
BIAB has a thicker consistency than normal nail polish and is harder than normal nail polish. It’s supposed to help strengthen your nails and can create the same look, hardness and strength as acrylic or SNS nails with builder gel. It’s a diverse tool that can be used for many different nail styles. BIAB nails are considered better for you than acrylic extensions, which can cause nails to become brittle. It has a stronger, more strengthening base than acrylics. However, it’s not advised that BIAB be used for creating extensions.
Acrylics can provide as much strength and protection as an acrylic overlay when applied correctly. They require an electric drill to remove them.
So, which is better?
BIAB
Pros:
BIAB has a thicker consistency than normal nail polish and is harder than normal nail polish.
It’s supposed to help strengthen your nails and can create the same look, hardness and strength as acrylic or SNS nails with builder gel.
It’s a diverse tool that can be used for many different nail styles.
BIAB nails are considered better for you than acrylic extensions, which can cause nails to become brittle.
It has a stronger, more strengthening base than acrylics.
Cons:
It’s not advised that BIAB be used for creating extensions.
BIAB products can contain certain ingredients that could cause onycholysis, which is the separation of the nail from the nail bed.
Acrylics
Pros:
Acrylics can provide as much strength and protection as an acrylic overlay when applied correctly.
Cons:
They require an electric drill to remove them.
We would recommend BIAB on your natural nail, without extensions. We have had many customers that say this has improved the strength of their nails. But If you like a longer nail, we would recommend an acrylic extension as BIAB is best to work with a natural nail.
Let us know what your thoughts are regarding the BIAB & Acrylic nail debait, and which you prefer.
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