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Nail Diaries

BIAB Nails Melbourne Guide

you’ll learn about: Nail Health | healing nail biting habits | biab vs sns and acrylic systems | builder gel manicures | russian manicures | gel x extensions


Welcome to Nail Diaries by Apricot Nails, a collection of guides, nail care tips, and behind-the-scenes insights from a Melbourne nail tech. Here I share what I’ve learned about creating strong, beautiful nails, from BIAB (builder in a bottle) builder gel manicures to natural nail extensions, Japanese gel nails, and Russian manicures. Every article is based on real salon experience at Apricot Nails, where I take a tailored, prescriptive approach to support your long-term nail health.

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Mar 21, 2026
Is BIAB Good for Nail Biters?
Mar 21, 2026
Mar 21, 2026
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Mar 14, 2026
BIAB Infill vs New Set: What’s the Difference?
Mar 14, 2026
Mar 14, 2026
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Mar 10, 2026
BIAB vs SNS: Which Nail System Is Actually Better?
Mar 10, 2026
Mar 10, 2026
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Mar 2, 2026
What Are BIAB Nails?
Mar 2, 2026
Mar 2, 2026
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Feb 26, 2026
Can BIAB Help Nail Biters Grow Their Nails?
Feb 26, 2026
Feb 26, 2026
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Feb 23, 2026
Best BIAB Nails in Melbourne: What to Look For & Where to Go
Feb 23, 2026
Feb 23, 2026
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Feb 3, 2026
Do BIAB Nails Damage Natural Nails? The Honest Answer from a Nail Tech in Melbourne
Feb 3, 2026
Feb 3, 2026
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Jan 22, 2026
Why Cuticle Oil Isn’t Just Extra. It’s Nail Self-Care You Actually Need
Jan 22, 2026
Jan 22, 2026
Why Everyone Is Switching to BIAB Nails in Melbourne
Jan 12, 2026
Why Everyone Is Switching to BIAB Nails in Melbourne
Jan 12, 2026
Jan 12, 2026
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Jan 4, 2026
How Often Should You Get BIAB Infills or Rebalances?
Jan 4, 2026
Jan 4, 2026
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Dec 28, 2025
Your Nails Are Tired. Let’s Fix That.
Dec 28, 2025
Dec 28, 2025
BIAB vs SNS: Which One Is Actually Better For Your Nails? (A Melbourne Nail Tech Explains)
Dec 5, 2025
BIAB vs SNS: Which One Is Actually Better For Your Nails? (A Melbourne Nail Tech Explains)
Dec 5, 2025
Dec 5, 2025
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Nov 30, 2025
Why Your DIY Gel Nails Keep Peeling
Nov 30, 2025
Nov 30, 2025
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Nov 14, 2025
Gel X: Gentle Extensions That Don’t Trash Your Nails
Nov 14, 2025
Nov 14, 2025
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Nov 13, 2025
Cracked, Chipped, Sad Nails? Here’s What They’re Trying to Tell You
Nov 13, 2025
Nov 13, 2025
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Nov 3, 2025
5 Nail Myths That Need to Retire (No, Your Nails Don’t Need To Breathe)
Nov 3, 2025
Nov 3, 2025
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Oct 12, 2025
Stop Hiding Your Nails: How to Heal and Grow Them Strong
Oct 12, 2025
Oct 12, 2025
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Oct 5, 2025
Russian Manicures: Precision Meets Healthy Nails
Oct 5, 2025
Oct 5, 2025
BIAB vs Acrylic Nails: What’s the Difference?
Sep 29, 2025
BIAB vs Acrylic Nails: What’s the Difference?
Sep 29, 2025
Sep 29, 2025
Cuticle Oil Isn’t Optional (Sorry, But It’s True)
Sep 22, 2025
Cuticle Oil Isn’t Optional (Sorry, But It’s True)
Sep 22, 2025
Sep 22, 2025
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Sep 10, 2025
New Here? Here’s What to Expect at Apricot Nail Studio
Sep 10, 2025
Sep 10, 2025
BIAB vs SNS: Why I’ll Never Go Back
Sep 7, 2025
BIAB vs SNS: Why I’ll Never Go Back
Sep 7, 2025
Sep 7, 2025
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Jul 9, 2025
BIAB: The Low-Maintenance Queen Your Nails Deserve
Jul 9, 2025
Jul 9, 2025
Healthy Nails Are the Real Flex
Jul 1, 2025
Healthy Nails Are the Real Flex
Jul 1, 2025
Jul 1, 2025
Wait...Extensions Can Help My Nails Grow? (Yes, When Done the Apricot Way)
Jun 25, 2025
Wait...Extensions Can Help My Nails Grow? (Yes, When Done the Apricot Way)
Jun 25, 2025
Jun 25, 2025
How BIAB Can Help You Quit Nail Biting (And Grow The Natural Nails You Never Thought You Could)
Jun 19, 2025
How BIAB Can Help You Quit Nail Biting (And Grow The Natural Nails You Never Thought You Could)
Jun 19, 2025
Jun 19, 2025
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Jun 12, 2025
Japanese Gel Nails: Why Everyone’s Obsessed (And You Will Be Too)
Jun 12, 2025
Jun 12, 2025
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May 12, 2025
What’s the Best Nail Shape for You? How to Choose Based on Your Natural Nails
May 12, 2025
May 12, 2025
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Apr 28, 2025
Nail Art in Melbourne: How Your Nails Became the Ultimate Form of Self-Expression
Apr 28, 2025
Apr 28, 2025
Why I Love Full Coverage Tip Extensions (and Why They’re Perfect for Soft Gel Lovers)
Apr 21, 2025
Why I Love Full Coverage Tip Extensions (and Why They’re Perfect for Soft Gel Lovers)
Apr 21, 2025
Apr 21, 2025

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How to Remove Gel Nails at Home Safely and Easily

April 14, 2025

Tired of peeling your gel polish? Learn how to remove gel nails at home without damaging your natural nails. Step-by-step tips from nail artist Ash White.

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Is BIAB Good for Nail Biters?
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Mar 14, 2026
BIAB Infill vs New Set: What’s the Difference?
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BIAB vs SNS: Which Nail System Is Actually Better?
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What Are BIAB Nails?
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Can BIAB Help Nail Biters Grow Their Nails?
Feb 26, 2026
Feb 26, 2026
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Best BIAB Nails in Melbourne: What to Look For & Where to Go
Feb 23, 2026
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Do BIAB Nails Damage Natural Nails? The Honest Answer from a Nail Tech in Melbourne
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Jan 22, 2026
Why Cuticle Oil Isn’t Just Extra. It’s Nail Self-Care You Actually Need
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Why Everyone Is Switching to BIAB Nails in Melbourne
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How Often Should You Get BIAB Infills or Rebalances?
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