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BIAB or IBX? Whats the difference?


𝗕𝗜𝗔𝗕 stands for Builder in a Bottle. It's essentially a Builder Gel, a thicker/stronger Gel polish. It's designed to give your nails a bit of extra protection to allow them to grow out without breaking. It sits on top of the nail surface and will need properly removed when you no longer want it on.

You can wear BIAB on its on or underneath a Gel Polish. On it's own it will give either a clear shine finish or a cover shine finish to your nails. it's a quick fix for your nails to look amazing!

𝗜𝗕𝗫 is a nail strengthening treatment. It works from the inside out! As well as healing splits and peels, it also fills in grooves and adds a protective layer to your natural nail so it can grow out further without breaking, and shields it from further abuse.


𝑺𝒐 𝒉𝒐𝒘 𝒅𝒐𝒆𝒔 𝒊𝒕 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒌? it’s designed to actually sink into the nail and cure under the nail’s surface. Since it’s below the surface of the nail, it lasts between polish or gel removals.

Basically it's like pouring concrete into a bowl of pebbles. It fills in all the spaces and creates a strong base.

You can get IBX as a stand alone treatment or underneath a Gel or Regular Polish. Although with IBX as it works from the inside there is no 'finish' left on top of the nail. Which means no removal needed You are just left with stronger, healthier looking nails!

As this is a repairing and strengthening treatment a course will be recommended based on your nail condition. This normally about every 1/2 weeks for 4 sessions. Then once a month for a couple of sessions. Once your nails have reached a condition you are happy with you can drop this treatment.

BIAB is not something that we currently offer - but there are many amazing local salons that do offer this treatment! IBX is our area of expertise - Check out our website if you'd like to book in for this treatment

Or you can call/text/WhatsApp 07505266448

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