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BIAB Nails
BIAB Nails in St Helens
Weak, peeling, bending nails? Trying to grow your natural nails after years of biting or picking? BIAB is one of the most popular nail treatments in the UK for a reason: it looks natural, protects your own nails as they grow, and lasts weeks longer than a standard gel polish.
At Hannah Clarke Advanced Skin and Beauty in Rainford, St Helens, BIAB is delivered by Hannah and a team of four other qualified nail technicians. We continually invest in training to stay on top of the latest techniques, and we stock a HEMA-free BIAB for clients with sensitivities to standard gel products.
What is BIAB?
BIAB stands for 'Builder In A Bottle'. It's a strengthening gel applied over your natural nail, thicker than a standard polish, that creates a durable layer to reinforce weak or flexible nails while still looking natural. It's cured under an LED lamp between coats and finished with a gel colour and a high-shine top coat.
BIAB has become one of the most popular nail treatments in the industry, because it looks natural and combines the natural finish with real strength. It's a lot more flexible than acrylic, stronger than a standard gel polish, feels light and comfortable, and it helps support your nail as it grows.
Because it holds the nail together and prevents breakages, BIAB can be applied even on very short nails.
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The benefits of BIAB
• Reinforces weak, peeling and bending nails while looking natural
• Lightweight and flexible, more comfortable than acrylic
• Much stronger and longer-lasting than a standard gel polish
• Supports your natural nail as it grows
• Can be applied to very short nails, ideal for growing out damaged nails
• Works well for heavy-handed clients
• Available in a HEMA-free option for sensitive clients
The BIAB nail journey
A lot of people start what we call a BIAB nail journey. It takes around six months to get your nails from nail-biting or damaged nails back to long, natural, healthy nails. BIAB holds the nail together and prevents breakages while your own nails grow underneath.
Whether you're recovering from years of biting, or from a set of acrylics that were removed incorrectly, the six-month journey follows a simple pattern: professional application, an infill every three to four weeks, and consistent aftercare between appointments.
What to expect at your appointment
Your appointment starts with a proper consultation. Then we prep your nails, because the nail prep is the single most important stage of the whole treatment.
Once your nails are ready, we apply the BIAB in layers, curing each one under an LED lamp. Then we refine and perfect the shape, add your gel colour on top of the BIAB, finish with a high-shine top coat, and apply cuticle oil to seal everything in.
A full BIAB set takes around an hour. An infill takes around an hour too.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How to remove BIAB nails?
>BIAB should always be removed professionally. Please never peel or pick it off. There are two safe ways to remove BIAB:
• Soaked off in the salon with a proper acetone solution
• Debulked with an e-file and topped up as part of your infill
Incorrect removal (picking, peeling, using your teeth) is the single biggest cause of nail damage that people wrongly blame on BIAB itself.
• Soaked off in the salon with a proper acetone solution
• Debulked with an e-file and topped up as part of your infill
Incorrect removal (picking, peeling, using your teeth) is the single biggest cause of nail damage that people wrongly blame on BIAB itself.
What is BIAB?
>BIAB stands for Builder In A Bottle. It's a strengthening gel applied over your natural nail, thicker than standard polish, that creates a durable layer to reinforce weak or flexible nails while still looking natural.
How is BIAB different from gel polish or acrylic?
>BIAB is stronger than standard gel polish and much less likely to chip. Compared to acrylic it's more flexible, lighter and more comfortable to wear. It supports your natural nail as it grows rather than sitting rigidly on top.
Who is BIAB for?
>BIAB is suitable for almost anyone. It's particularly good for weak, peeling or bending nails, people trying to grow their nails, anyone recovering from nails being removed incorrectly, or anyone who's heavy-handed at work.
How long does BIAB last?
>Most clients get around three to four weeks out of BIAB. We don't recommend going longer than that.
How is BIAB removed?
>Always professionally. Never peel or pick it off. We either soak it off with a proper solution, or debulk it with an e-file and reapply at your next infill.
Can I have BIAB if I have allergies to nail products?
>Please let us know when you book. We stock a HEMA-free BIAB which is a lot gentler on the nail and suitable for many clients with sensitivities to standard gel products.
How long does a BIAB appointment take?
>A full BIAB set takes around an hour. An infill also takes around an hour. If you'd like nail art, please let us know when booking so we can allow extra time.
Will BIAB damage my nails?
>No. Applied correctly and removed professionally, BIAB protects your nails. Nail damage is almost always caused by picking, peeling or incorrect removal, not by the BIAB itself.
Ready to start your BIAB nail journey?
>Book an appointment with Hannah or one of our four qualified nail technicians at Hannah Clarke Advanced Skin and Beauty in Rainford, St Helens. Explore our full range of nail treatments or book a matching gel pedicure.
Hannah has always been a perfectionist, i have been using her for the past 2 years and wouldn't change for anything. She has just started using the gel bottle nails and its amazing.
Stacey Wright
Always 100 % happy with my gel nails with Hannah. Being a beauty therapist myself , I know she uses the best quality products and constantly updates her skills X
Jane Tracey
Been going to Hannah for a few years now, she’s innovative and creative with any design ideas I may have and we always have a good chat and laugh whilst she’s doing my nails!
Sarah Wilson
Hannah is the only nail technician I go to and trust. She is brilliant and her work never disappoints. 100% would recommend.
Claire McGrath
Hannah is so lovely, friendly and professional. I wouldn't trust anybody else with my nails or my eyebrows - nails that last forever! She is a perfectionist! I am always receiving compliments about how good my nails and eyebrows look! I cannot reccomend her enough!
Stephanie Catterall
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