I did review this product but I no longer recommend it. Allegedly there has been too many reports of allergic reactions. Join the FB “Nail Technicians Allergy Support Group” (not my group BTW) m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=873923746005322&ref=content_filter
Dear Anna, I was interested in the company TGB, but after your video I am concerned ordering. I searched the internet but could not find specifically TGB & allergic reactions. Or do you mean BIABS (all companies) in general are causing allergies? thanks from Germany :-*
ok I see your description says you no longer recommend this product but I don't see a video explaining why. can you tell me why please? I would greatly appreciate it as I have very brittle nails and was looking into purchasing it . TIA
After seeing many brands linked to some pretty serious allergic reactions (like clients nails lifting and literally falling off) I have decided to stick to reputable brands, products made in EU/USA/Canada only. Preferably hypoallergenic. The term “non toxic” and “safe” is actually only a marketing jargon that doesn’t mean much.
After seeing many brands linked to some pretty serious allergic reactions (like clients nails lifting and literally falling off) I have decided to stick to reputable brands, products made in EU/USA/Canada only. Preferably hypoallergenic. The term “non toxic” and “safe” is actually only a marketing jargon that doesn’t mean much.
I really appreciate and love this video 💐💐 I’ve been seeing clients (while I finish my final Nail Tech assessments) for approx 4 months now. I am struggling to get my service times down 😢 something always seems to go wrong… sigh… or I’m just slow and a perfectionist 🤦🏻♀️😭 It’s really disheartening some days but finding videos like this one really helps, thank you 💐💐💐
Speed comes with time and practice. Just keep practicing as much as you can. At 4 months you should be working on consistency and quality. And I’m not talking perfection because no one expects perfection. I have many watch me work videos. Keep watching them. That’s how I learned. By watching others. Don’t give up.
@@TheSalonLife thank you so so much for your words of encouragement (and for replying 💐💐☺️). It means a lot to me x And I will be doing exactly that. Focus on the basics, get those correct and build from there
I like the product, it has a really beautiful natural finish. The only thing that bothers me is the heat spikes. I have since purchase a lamp with low setting and it seem to be working well. Thank your the video!
I am so confused.. I learned to take away shine from the natural nail before application. But yesterday someone told me that this will damage the natural nails.. And they told me to file down to the basecoat and start from there. Never to soak off. But I see you soaking off every time. And you don't take off any shine from the nail plate? Just prepping cuticles? And do you dehydrate with acetone?
I love this natural look! Would you recommend this or regular gel for an at home user? I’ve been using standard nail polish my whole life, but I’ve finally decided to give up trying with it because no matter how perfectly I do my nails, they end up getting messed up within the first day. I think my climate is just too humid for nail polish to dry properly enough for more than 1 coat polish
Hi Sarah, I don't recommend any gel polish for home users. They can be highly allergenic when not used properly. Check out this video please: th-cam.com/video/o_TntfuahsM/w-d-xo.html Plus I don't recommend this brand anymore, even to professionals.
@@TheSalonLifewow, I’m a few minutes into the video and just want to thank you already for sharing your knowledge! Are dip powders included in this? Is the only safe thing just regular nail polish?
@@amdee2087 I found her reply further down here: this is what she replied to someone else: After seeing many brands linked to some pretty serious allergic reactions (like clients nails lifting and literally falling off) I have decided to stick to reputable brands, products made in EU/USA/Canada only. Preferably hypoallergenic. The term “non toxic” and “safe” is actually only a marketing jargon that doesn’t mean much.
hi Anna, may i ask where you bought your timer and what brand it is? i’m needing one but don’t want it to beep very loud to draw attention to myself in the salon.
I do BIAB, but complete removal of the product isn't necessary, hence the benefit! I do infills, which protects the natural nail from the harsh removal process
Hi there! If I don’t see that the product is moving or pulling away from the free edge and just sits nicely up to the very edge then I don’t. If I do in that case I end up with a bulge which I hate lol. But when I see product moving and pulling away I freeze cure it and then I cap it. It stays at the very edge then. I made couple videos about it. Let me find them
So basically to me, BIAB is similar with gel colour, you till have to cure it under the lamp, and take them off every 2-3wks, or maybe 4 wks, thats my opinion. I had client asked me about this product yesterday thats why i came here to check it out, but i see no difference. May i ask sth cos someone told me different because they said they wont take off everything on clients nail, they only file the colour off, till the base coat, and put new colour on the top, is that ok to do so? Thank u
Yes but then it’s not a gel polish service but a natural nail overlay with gel polish on top. Base coat would be very thin, like a nail polish. It would be impossible to file all the color down to the base coat and not damage the nails. But if you have a thin overlay then yes you can because these it more product between the nail and gel polish.
Hi Jaime! There could be several reasons. I covered quite a few in this video. I talk about CND Shellac but many tips can be used with other brands too. th-cam.com/video/trUaX-8Idyw/w-d-xo.html PS. Which base coat are you using?
You said you were going to follow up on the wear of one hand being filed down and refilled. I could not find your video on the results of this. Howith did it wear ?
Good question! The client missed the appointment because she was sick and she soaked off her product. It kind of bubbled on another client. It was hit and miss to be honest. It's little too rubbery to be filled in I have a feeling.
Thank you so much for the reply! I have been hearing people use this as a base and file and fill it. That is what I'm looking for- something I can apply and then file and fill each time on my naturally thin nails. Preferably something lighter than dip nails but just as strong.
this is flexible product. I would suggest hard gel. Less staining, brighter colors and way better to file. Don't count for product for strength. I have talked about it on my pro channel www.patreon.com/posts/word-im-erasing-23829902
Hi there! I guess you could fill but I find it doesn’t file well, very rubbery and if there is any lifting it’s difficult to blend it well (it’s gummy)
You could I guess but the soak off removal is not bad at all and it takes less time to soak it off than file, especially when I use such thin coat. I tried to "fill" it but it didn't go so well. Too much work for less smooth and less fresh results.
I don't do that really. I tried this other brand and went back to using Shellac as full system. If I find a thin enhancement product that adds value to the manicures but still looks super thin and wears better then yes, I will charge extra. In that case Shellac will need to be filed off and enhancement either soaked off or rebalanced somehow so yes, it's a different service, different pricing.
Hi Laura! I never recommended it. I only reviewed it and used it on few clients. In light of recent issues the brand is having wifi many alleged allergies I don’t recommend it at all. I mentioned that in the pinned comment and description section too.
Although I’m all about natural nails I’m thinking about making a video about this hard gel line I’m testing. It will be super natural looking nails though:) Thank you for your comment!
I have BIABs from maybe 5 different brands and they all feel gummy when I file them. I absolutely hate that feeling, so I never reach for them. Thanks for this video, your hard work does not go unnoticed!
It removed very well. I prefer to soak off such thin coat, keeps the coating always nice and fresh and it wears better I find. But It can be done both ways. I think its a matter of preference
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I did review this product but I no longer recommend it. Allegedly there has been too many reports of allergic reactions.
Join the FB “Nail Technicians Allergy Support Group” (not my group BTW)
m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=873923746005322&ref=content_filter
Dear Anna, I was interested in the company TGB, but after your video I am concerned ordering. I searched the internet but could not find specifically TGB & allergic reactions. Or do you mean BIABS (all companies) in general are causing allergies? thanks from Germany :-*
Please email me privately thesalonlife@gmail.com
Watching the biab peel right off after soaking is so satisfying to watch 😍
ok I see your description says you no longer recommend this product but I don't see a video explaining why. can you tell me why please? I would greatly appreciate it as I have very brittle nails and was looking into purchasing it . TIA
Yes I also would like to know 😊
After seeing many brands linked to some pretty serious allergic reactions (like clients nails lifting and literally falling off) I have decided to stick to reputable brands, products made in EU/USA/Canada only. Preferably hypoallergenic. The term “non toxic” and “safe” is actually only a marketing jargon that doesn’t mean much.
After seeing many brands linked to some pretty serious allergic reactions (like clients nails lifting and literally falling off) I have decided to stick to reputable brands, products made in EU/USA/Canada only. Preferably hypoallergenic. The term “non toxic” and “safe” is actually only a marketing jargon that doesn’t mean much.
I really appreciate and love this video 💐💐 I’ve been seeing clients (while I finish my final Nail Tech assessments) for approx 4 months now.
I am struggling to get my service times down 😢 something always seems to go wrong… sigh… or I’m just slow and a perfectionist 🤦🏻♀️😭
It’s really disheartening some days but finding videos like this one really helps, thank you 💐💐💐
Hi Erin! Just stay the course, It will get better over time :) Remember! all masters started a fool. Have a wonderful day! - MSL
Speed comes with time and practice. Just keep practicing as much as you can. At 4 months you should be working on consistency and quality. And I’m not talking perfection because no one expects perfection.
I have many watch me work videos. Keep watching them. That’s how I learned. By watching others. Don’t give up.
@@TheSalonLife thank you so so much for your words of encouragement (and for replying 💐💐☺️). It means a lot to me x
And I will be doing exactly that. Focus on the basics, get those correct and build from there
I like the product, it has a really beautiful natural finish. The only thing that bothers me is the heat spikes. I have since purchase a lamp with low setting and it seem to be working well. Thank your the video!
Hi Chong! What lamp did you get? Theirs?
I am so confused.. I learned to take away shine from the natural nail before application. But yesterday someone told me that this will damage the natural nails.. And they told me to file down to the basecoat and start from there. Never to soak off. But I see you soaking off every time. And you don't take off any shine from the nail plate? Just prepping cuticles? And do you dehydrate with acetone?
I love this natural look! Would you recommend this or regular gel for an at home user? I’ve been using standard nail polish my whole life, but I’ve finally decided to give up trying with it because no matter how perfectly I do my nails, they end up getting messed up within the first day. I think my climate is just too humid for nail polish to dry properly enough for more than 1 coat polish
Hi Sarah, I don't recommend any gel polish for home users. They can be highly allergenic when not used properly. Check out this video please:
th-cam.com/video/o_TntfuahsM/w-d-xo.html
Plus I don't recommend this brand anymore, even to professionals.
@@TheSalonLifewow, I’m a few minutes into the video and just want to thank you already for sharing your knowledge! Are dip powders included in this? Is the only safe thing just regular nail polish?
May I ask why you don’t recommend the particular brand?
@@amdee2087 Yes i wonder too, i hope we get an answer
@@amdee2087 I found her reply further down here: this is what she replied to someone else: After seeing many brands linked to some pretty serious allergic reactions (like clients nails lifting and literally falling off) I have decided to stick to reputable brands, products made in EU/USA/Canada only. Preferably hypoallergenic. The term “non toxic” and “safe” is actually only a marketing jargon that doesn’t mean much.
hi Anna, may i ask where you bought your timer and what brand it is? i’m needing one but don’t want it to beep very loud to draw attention to myself in the salon.
I do BIAB, but complete removal of the product isn't necessary, hence the benefit! I do infills, which protects the natural nail from the harsh removal process
Hi! I noticed that you don cap the free edge, is it a personal choice or the product doesn't require it?
Hi there! If I don’t see that the product is moving or pulling away from the free edge and just sits nicely up to the very edge then I don’t. If I do in that case I end up with a bulge which I hate lol. But when I see product moving and pulling away I freeze cure it and then I cap it. It stays at the very edge then.
I made couple videos about it. Let me find them
For example: th-cam.com/video/xUlCIHvMXac/w-d-xo.html
@@TheSalonLife thank you so much!
Why not recommend it anymore? Do you mean this specific or Biab in general?
what grit buffers do you use? is there a link to amazon?
Which brands drill do you use? 😊
Hi , I like your nail file , can you tell me what brand is it and maybe where I could purchase it , thank you .
Hi Beata! It's from Erica ATA. Lady Diamond file, get the fine, smooth one :)
@@TheSalonLife Thank you
So basically to me, BIAB is similar with gel colour, you till have to cure it under the lamp, and take them off every 2-3wks, or maybe 4 wks, thats my opinion. I had client asked me about this product yesterday thats why i came here to check it out, but i see no difference. May i ask sth cos someone told me different because they said they wont take off everything on clients nail, they only file the colour off, till the base coat, and put new colour on the top, is that ok to do so? Thank u
Yes but then it’s not a gel polish service but a natural nail overlay with gel polish on top.
Base coat would be very thin, like a nail polish. It would be impossible to file all the color down to the base coat and not damage the nails. But if you have a thin overlay then yes you can because these it more product between the nail and gel polish.
I started this service and two of my clients are experiencing chipping at the free edge! I’m unsure what I’m doing wrong. Amy advice?
Hi Jaime!
There could be several reasons. I covered quite a few in this video.
I talk about CND Shellac but many tips can be used with other brands too.
th-cam.com/video/trUaX-8Idyw/w-d-xo.html
PS. Which base coat are you using?
Is it possible to put that under the tips, if U understand like gel x, instead of glue. Thank you
You said you were going to follow up on the wear of one hand being filed down and refilled. I could not find your video on the results of this. Howith did it wear ?
Good question! The client missed the appointment because she was sick and she soaked off her product. It kind of bubbled on another client. It was hit and miss to be honest. It's little too rubbery to be filled in I have a feeling.
Thank you so much for the reply! I have been hearing people use this as a base and file and fill it. That is what I'm looking for- something I can apply and then file and fill each time on my naturally thin nails. Preferably something lighter than dip nails but just as strong.
this is flexible product. I would suggest hard gel. Less staining, brighter colors and way better to file. Don't count for product for strength.
I have talked about it on my pro channel
www.patreon.com/posts/word-im-erasing-23829902
@@TheSalonLife thank you so much! Do you have a favourite product for naturally thin brittle nails?
Thank you for this video. I wanna use builder in a bottle to help my nails grow. My nails are damaged,thin,and I don’t have a natural tip atm.
I don’t recommend this product. Pls read the description box
@@TheSalonLife what do you recommend instead?
I'm interested in the bit your using on the natural nail/cuticle. Is it Erica's efile brand? I don't like my sciver bit.
I explain my fav tools here :)
th-cam.com/video/7mgaYA8NNMo/w-d-xo.html
This looks like a regular gel polish application. Is it okay to use as a polish rather than a builder?
You can do it both ways
Can I use a random lamp with the BIAB? It has 1 option, it is always on the same heat.
Hi Milou! No, you should use a lamp recommended by a manufacturer. If they tell you that any lamp will cure their product - run.
Wow her nails are in great condition underneath!!!!!
Can you recommend any other biabs?
Yes. Please check out my recent reviews of Orly “Builder in a Bottle” and Cuccio “Brush on Builder”. Both excellent
The Salon Life , thank you!🥰
Do you need to remove every time or can you just in fill?
Hi there! I guess you could fill but I find it doesn’t file well, very rubbery and if there is any lifting it’s difficult to blend it well (it’s gummy)
The Salon Life u dont like the biab from TGB?
Can you use a gel color on top of the builder?
yes
Could you just file the BIAB and then reapply it, or do you have to have it removed every time?
You could I guess but the soak off removal is not bad at all and it takes less time to soak it off than file, especially when I use such thin coat. I tried to "fill" it but it didn't go so well. Too much work for less smooth and less fresh results.
What E file do you use?
do you charge more for a BIAB then a Shellac?
I don't use BIAB. I tested it and I didn't like it and now all the alleged allergies are poping up like wildfire.....
@@TheSalonLife oo do you use any other brands of rubberbase?
You mean other soak off base coats with Shellac? Or Shellac on top of enhancement?
@@TheSalonLife yes other soak off base with shellac and do you charge extra?
I don't do that really. I tried this other brand and went back to using Shellac as full system.
If I find a thin enhancement product that adds value to the manicures but still looks super thin and wears better then yes, I will charge extra. In that case Shellac will need to be filed off and enhancement either soaked off or rebalanced somehow so yes, it's a different service, different pricing.
Do u still recommand the biab? I just ordered my botlle today and I am curieus
Hi Laura! I never recommended it. I only reviewed it and used it on few clients. In light of recent issues the brand is having wifi many alleged allergies I don’t recommend it at all. I mentioned that in the pinned comment and description section too.
How come you don’t recommend it? I can’t find anywhere your pinned comment and in your info it just says you don’t recommend it anymore.
nail file you are using??
From Erica ATA
Wow beautiful! Tfs
Thank you Sherry!!
I'd like to see a rebalance video on your channel! :)
Although I’m all about natural nails I’m thinking about making a video about this hard gel line I’m testing. It will be super natural looking nails though:)
Thank you for your comment!
Hi Kim! Rebalance video for you!
th-cam.com/video/n7KOdtityb0/w-d-xo.html
I have BIABs from maybe 5 different brands and they all feel gummy when I file them. I absolutely hate that feeling, so I never reach for them. Thanks for this video, your hard work does not go unnoticed!
Thank you Jennifer 💕
How come you no longer support this product?
Theres no sound to the video after 3:19 secs
Hi There. The voice audio continues at 26:51 Thanks - MSL
You can infill with this BIAB so need to remove the whole product
It removed very well. I prefer to soak off such thin coat, keeps the coating always nice and fresh and it wears better I find. But It can be done both ways. I think its a matter of preference
is she not speaking in this video?? I hear no direction or anything.. is it just me?
It's a "watch me work" type of video and I added info in the description.
Bonsoir pouvez vous répondre en français aux questions ❓
Bonjour. Malheureusement, nous ne parlons pas français. Peut-être que l'utilisation de sous-titres en français peut être la meilleure option pour vous. Désolé, nous ne pourrions pas être plus utiles. Prends soin de toi et passe une bonne journée. - MSL