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Gel overlay vs acrylic overlay1/22/2024 ![]() ![]() We will always aim for the quickest time possible - depending on the time of your order and the area you live in, some delays may occur. Orders are not always dispatched on the day of ordering. Once an order is dispatched it may take between 1-5 working days for delivery. It's safe to say I'll be booking in for another round very soon.Deluxe Shop offers FREE delivery on orders over R400, shipping for orders under R400 will be charged at R50 per shipment. Of course, they've started to grow out a tad but the actual nail still looks in pristine condition, making them a winner. I'll also add that even if you wanted to pick them off you couldn't, they're super strong. Usually my gel manicures last around two weeks before I catch them on something or they start to weaken and then chip. Three weeks later and my BIAB nails are still going strong. Each nail was cured individually and then I was good to go! I opted for one of the BIAB shades that comes in a nude-y pink but you can also go for a clear and then choose a colour to go over the top if you're looking for something more eye catching. Essentially, this ensures it wasn't going to look lumpy. I then had to turn my hand upside down for a few seconds so that it 'formed' correctly over the nail. Next, she began building the nails by placing a small dollop of the BIAB formula onto each nail before gently massaging it around with a brush so that it ended up looking from cuticle to tip. First she started with a BNIB base coat that was cured under the lamp. Having filed and buffed my sorry looking nails back to their former glory, she then began to work her magic. So, having stumbled on a spare lunch hour, I jumped at the chance to book in with Sadie J, a nail artist and ambassador for The Gel Bottle. Being a mum of two kids that are both under five, I'm forever washing my hands and generally neglecting my nails because, as any busy parent will attest, manicures generally fall to the bottom of the list of priorities. BIAB review: 'I tried the gel builder manicure that's taking over TikTok and IG' ‘We recommend infilling BIAB in order to maintain the strength of the natural nail whilst always checking the health of the nail and completing a full soak off and new set every 3/4 appointments’. ‘BIAB is a soak off product, however there are three formulations within the range that must be used with a base coat prior to application, meaning that these three are a file-off product,’ explains Cappella. You can typically expect to pay around £25 to £70 for a BIAB manicure. It is thicker in consistency and comes in a range of colours, which allows it to be worn as an overlay a strengthening base for gel colours or as the colour itself.’īIAB prices, just like all nail services, will differ in location and experience. ‘BIAB differs from other gel manicures and patented brands such as ‘shellac’ due to its formulation,’ says Cappella. ‘It can provide extra strength and protection against breakages, allowing customers to grow their nails to new lengths.’ What’s the difference between BIAB and shellac or other gel manicures? ‘BIAB is designed to be used as a soft-gel overlay on the natural nail,’ explains Giorgia Cappella, training and education manager at The Gel Bottle. ![]() BIAB (pronounced by-abb) stands for “builder in a bottle” – it's a specially formulated soft-gel, that's specific to British gel nail polish brand, The Gel Bottle. ![]() Intrigued? Keep reading for everything you need to know about BIAB nails… What is BIAB? ![]() But have you heard of BIAB nails? The latest gel nail trend gaining momentum among the masses, BIAB nails offers a modern alternative to traditional gel manicures. There's acrylics – arguably the longest-lasting option, gel nails – the most widely available, and shellac – a brand of gel manicure that's become popular with the mainstream. If you're someone who often gets their nails done professionally, we're assuming you're well versed on the different options available. This time around, she tries the latest gel manicure that's doing the rounds on social media. Here, she'll share the freshly released heroes that she loves: ready to let you know where to spend your skin and hair care cash. To help you to navigate this brave new world of retinol, AHAs, jade rollers and double cleansing, WH beauty editor, Perdita Nouril, is here to try and test the new drops that are making their way into her (very full) bathroom, via her column, Beauty Dispatch. Between the shiny, millennial-centric brands delivering fresh drops through your letter box, the more established, cult buys and the indie outfits selling a fine line in 'natural and organic' products, the beauty landscape has never felt more cluttered. ![]()
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