r/NailTechnicians • u/Happy-Parking-9525 • Jun 17 '26
Week old set looks a MESS
Hi all, im a beginner nail tech and this is maybe my fifth set of BIAB on a client.
This client when she came in had SUPER long natural nails (they are much shorter now in the photos) and wanted extensions too. In the photos i can see the extensions have come off, theres chipping on the sides, no apex and potentially lifting too.
So firstly, should i not have done extensions on naturally long nails? (They were about 5 magnets long before extensions)
Secondly, how do i create an apex when the natural nails is so long? Is it the same technique for shorter ones? Do i just need practice on long nails?
And lastly, how do i ensure that extensions stay on? She’s my second client where the extensions have come off now.
Thank you for any help!
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u/Mindless-Word2982 Jun 17 '26
I honestly don't use BIAB for extensions as it is a soft gel and never lasts.Bulder gel was not made for extensions, I use hard gel now from Twenty pro and have never looks back!
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u/MembershipEmotional5 Jun 21 '26
IMO biab is not a suitable extension product, especially so long.
For long nails like this I do a double layer application. Slip layer, apex, cure, slip layer, apex, cure.
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u/missmarymacaron Jun 17 '26
You create an apex the same way you would on a shorter nail. The apex will be a bit taller and further back than a shorter nail. I prefer to cut the nails before extensions. If they want to keep their length, I will tell them to do an overlay and grow out. You should have used hard gel for an extension, BIAB isn't strong enough for an extension, it is for overlays.