Lithonia · Stonecrest, GA
Builder Gel (BIAB) Nails
BIAB overlay on natural nailsFrom $100
Builder gel, often called BIAB, is a thicker gel sculpted over your own nails to give them structure. A thin, bendy nail gets a firm layer on top, with a gentle curve built in where nails usually snap: the stress point near the free edge.
That structure is why people choose it to grow their natural nails. Instead of breaking every time they reach your fingertips, nails are protected while they grow out, so you can keep length you have never been able to keep before. No tips and no acrylic, just your own nails, reinforced.
Who it suits
Builder gel is a good fit if your nails peel, split or bend, if you are growing out of acrylics, or if you want a natural look that still feels strong. It works short and square or at a soft almond length.
Keeping it strong
Why book your builder gel with State Of Nails Spa
Builder gel only works when it is built for the nails underneath it. Here it is, instead of a one-size overlay.
- Structure made for your nails. We set the thickness and curve to your own nail plate, so the overlay supports the spots where your nails tend to bend or break.
- Retention as you grow. Careful prep under the gel helps it stay put while your natural length comes in.
- Same artist, every fill. Your fill-ins are with the same artist on a steady schedule, so each rebalance picks up exactly where the last one left off.
Good to know
Will builder gel damage my nails?
Removal is where damage usually happens, so let us do it. Most clients keep the overlay going with fill-ins instead of taking it off.
How long until my nails grow?
Natural nails grow slowly, so think in months. Regular fill-ins keep the structure in the right place while the length comes in.
Can I have color or a French tip?
Yes. Any gel color goes over the builder gel, and French tip fill-ins are on the booking page.
Builder gel · Lithonia / Stonecrest
At our private studio in Lithonia / Stonecrest, GA 30038. The exact address comes with your booking.