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Gel Nails: The Complete Guide
Gel nails covers more ground than most people realise. There’s gel polish, hard gel, builder gel, BIAB and Shellac and they don’t all work the same way or suit the same person. This guide cuts through the confusion and helps you work out which one is actually right for you.
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What Is BIAB? Builder in a Bottle Explained
What BIAB actually is, how it differs from gel polish, who it suits and what to know about removal before you commit.
Shellac Nails: What They Are and How Long They Last
The difference between Shellac and standard gel polish, how long it lasts on fingers and toes, and what affects wear time.
How Long Do Gel Nails Last?
Why some sets last two weeks and others last four and what preparation, aftercare and product choice actually determine.
How to Remove Acrylic Nails at Home Safely
The right method, the right products and the steps that prevent the thinning and ridging that comes from rushing removal.
I’m Giang — a nail technician with 8 years of experience across salons in London and Nottingham. Every guide here comes from what I see at the nail desk every day, not from brand guidelines or press releases.
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