There’s a new acronym shaking up the beauty scene, and no, it’s not the latest skincare serum or fitness craze. Everyone is talking about BIAB, short for Builder in a Bottle. If you’ve been scrolling ...

While some people are blessed with long, strong nails, the rest of us like to reinforce our fingertips whenever we get a manicure. Usually, that means applying gel polish or acrylics for a little ...

There was once a compromise that came with getting regular manicures, which meant that brittleness, a weakened nail bed and potential damage was often the price to pay for a set of ultra-shiny gels.

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Getting my nails done is one of my favorite things. I've tried everything from dip powder to Aprés Gel-X extensions and, of course, your regular old manicure, but BIAB nails were new to me. It took me ...

Where skin health, hair health, even scalp health movements have grown in recent years, nail health is yet to reach the masses. Most of my conversations in nail salons centred solely around the design ...

It’s an unfortunate truth that some people are born with beautiful, strong nails, others are cursed with an existence ridden with weak, brittle, flaky talons that never grow long enough to even ...

The only thing that can dull the shine of a glossy manicure is knowing the damage that constant gel removal and reapplication might be doing to your nails. This is where BIAB, or Builder In A Bottle, ...

Nails have been a core part of my aesthetic for as long as I can remember. As someone whose style tends to be androgynous (I even had a shaved head for a couple of years), I rely on my talons to bring ...

Welcome to Face Value, a monthly column where we put Dallas’ most-hyped beauty and wellness trends to the test. Dallas has come far from the glory days of $25 nail sets and $15 fills. No kids, that’s ...

Whether you’re a loyal salon-goer or a DIY mani addict, chances are you’ve heard of BIAB (Builder In A Bottle) and gel polish: two of the most talked-about nail options right now. With so many trends ...