BIAB

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BIAB HAMILTON

BIAB stands for Builder in a Bottle.

It is a thicker strengthening gel used on natural nails to help them grow longer and stronger without extensions. BIAB is a builder gel that comes in a bottle with a brush, similar to gel polish — but much thicker and stronger.

It is used to:

  • Strengthen weak nails
  • Help natural nails grow
  • Create a structured gel manicure
  • Repair small breaks or splits

Key features

* Thicker than gel polish

* Softer than hard gel or acrylic

* Flexible so it moves with the natural nail

* Needs infills every 2–3 weeks instead of full removal

Typical salon process

  1. Natural nail prep
  2. Base layer
  3. BIAB builder layer to create structure
  4. Cure in LED lamp
  5. Optional colour or leave natural
  6. Top coat