Hard BIAB™ is your new best friend. Combining the strength of a hard gel with the ease of BIAB™, this file-off formula is perfect for long nail overlays, sculpted extensions and repairing broken nails.
If you’re a nail tech, you’ve probably heard the buzz about Hard BIAB™... but what actually makes it different? And why should you add it to your nail kit? Let’s break it down in a way that’s fun, easy to digest, and most importantly, useful for your day-to-day work.
Think of Hard BIAB™ as the lovechild of BIAB™ and hard gel. It has the strength of a hard gel, but the easy application you already know and love from BIAB™. The twist? It’s a file-off formula with a built-in base for improved retention, giving nails that extra durability and perfect for clients who push their length a little further.
- Original BIAB™: Great for overlays on short to mid-length nails. Soak-off formula. The OG that’s designed to perfect the natural nail.
- All-In-One BIAB™: Same as Original, but with 50% less HEMA for sensitive clients. Soak-off formula and perfect for short to mid-length overlays.
- Hard BIAB™: Built for long overlays and extensions, with the toughness of hard gel but applied straight from the bottle. It’s file-off, not soak-off, so it gives advanced strength.
In summary: If you client prefers short nails, go for Original or All-In-One. If they opt for long nails or sculpted extensions, Hard BIAB™ is your best friend.
- Overlays on longer nails that need more strength.
- Sculpting extensions (when clients want that extra length).
- Repairing or fixing broken nails that need extra durability.
It’s versatile, reliable, and gives you options for those clients who want more.
- Prep the natural nail – file, shape, and cuticle work.
- Apply a base layer of Rubber Base or HEMA-Free Bond Base and cure for 99 seconds on Low Heat Mode.
- Apply a thin layer of Hard BIAB™ and cure for 99 seconds on Low Heat Mode.
- Build your structure — apply a small bead of Hard BIAB™ and float it across the nail to create apex and strength.
- Cure in your TGB lamp for 99 seconds on Low Heat Mode.
- Refine & finish — file if needed, then apply colour or top coat.
Remember – it’s a file-off formula, so removal done is by filing down to your base layer and then soaking with Soak Away. Hard BIAB™ can be paired with TGB Base Coats for easier removals.
Hard BIAB™ comes in a range of gorgeous, wearable tones. (insert shade image here) Whether your client loves soft nudes, natural pinks, or something a little more on-trend, there’s a colour to suit.
Shop the shades.
Not all clients are the same and not all nails are either! By having
Original,
All-In-One, and
Hard BIAB™ at your station, you can:
- Cater to both short and long nails.
- Support sensitive clients (low HEMA or HEMA-Free).
- Offer overlays, repairs, and full-on extensions.
It’s about having the right tool for the job, and Hard BIAB™ fills that gap for advanced strength and durability.
Hard BIAB™ isn’t here to replace your favourites, it’s here to level up your services. With its hard gel strength, file-off formula, and seamless BIAB™ application, it bridges the gap between everyday overlays and salon-strength extensions. If you want to future-proof your nail menu and wow your clients with long-lasting results, Hard BIAB™ deserves a permanent spot in your kit.
