How-To Infill BIAB Nude Nails | Shonagh Scott

[@lg24kts43]

Thank you for the tip about CND Cuticle Away, it’s truly a game changer for me. So much more gentle and does a great clean up job.

[@marianunes8747]

Hello Shonagh, now I understand why your nails are alwyas so pretty and natural. As I always say, you really are a lady of details. Thank you so much! Until sunday!!!

[@petraslanc1709]

These are the most perfect nails i’ve ever seen.

[@ShonaghScott]

Thank you so much!

[@pamelatoner4267]

I really like the fact that you use a cuticle remover. I hate dry manicures.

[@janewinward145]

Hi, could you recommend a cuticle pusher similar to the one you use. It looks good quality xx

[@lycasombilon9379]

I really love the color it looks so natural!! 😍😍 Will definitely follow this one when my gel package arrived! Thank you for this miss Shonagh

[@ShonaghScott]

You're so welcome! 🫶🏼

[@happyhealthyvibe]

Could you please do a video of infills but using electric file? xx

[@C1nderfire]

Can’t wait for the update in the polish! Love the color!

[@ShonaghScott]

Well, so far so good!! 👍🏼

[@arietaguri6758]

Could you share the name of the polish please and maybe do a review @shonagh

[@yinkyaw5545]

It’s so clean and beautiful

[@ShonaghScott]

Thank you! A lovely choice for a very natural finish.

[@TheSimplyCec]

Beautiful result! Thank you for the great tutorial. Do you remember where you got the cuticle took you use? Or any recommendations for something similar?

[@nikitawarner8511]

Love your videos but just wanted to let you know you said to use a 240grit file to remove the bulk think you meant to say 80 grit as 240 is a buffer not a debulker. Sorry for picking just don't want anyone getting mixed up with the grit on their files xx

[@ShonaghScott]

Haha, I didn’t even realise!!! Well spotted 🙌🏼

[@sarah.5174]

Omg thank you for this comment. I was going through the comments looking for this one!😅

[@sandyrice3559]

I recently developed a gel allergy 😩 and now my nails are thrashed. I used BGIB for years (Tammy Taylor Nail Plump) with no issues. Then I bought a less expensive product from Amazon and all hell broke loose! The severity of the reaction was entirely my fault though; I should have removed everything as soon as they started itching and burning, but I was in total denial and left them on for several more days 🤦‍♀️ My whole point is to make others aware, and don't do what I did. The painful cracked, dry skin is all healed now, but I also had onycholysis on ALL 10 nails, so now I have to deal with ugly nubs until they grow out. Will I venture back into gels? Absolutely! But with extreme caution, and only using high quality products, being mindful of the ingredients. Beautiful mani, Shonagh!

[@ShonaghScott]

Thanks for sharing, Sandy! What an awful experience. People don’t think about these complications as no one really shares their experience - I’m glad you’re not put off gel and only plan to use reputable brands. I’ve only ever used gels that you can buy with a license - this particular gel isn’t one of those so it’s a first time for me but it does have a good reputation, however, that’s why I didn’t want to share the name as it’s the first time I’m using it and I didn’t want to promote it if it’s not good. I’ve used the same technique as I would with my regular choice of gel so this is just about the technique. I’m pleased you’ve shared your experience as it will hopefully help anyone else thinking of trying a generic unknown brand.

[@sandyrice3559]

@@ShonaghScott Back in the 80s and 90s when I was a licensed nail tech, I used Tammy Taylor exclusively. Her products were always good quality, and she only sold to professionals. Life took me in a different direction, and I let my license lapse in the early 2000s. When I started doing my nails again a few years ago, I was pleasantly surprised to find that TT gel products were available to the general public. Her acrylic powders, monomers, primers etc are still for licensed pros only, though. I wish I wouldn't have let my license lapse. Not that I want to get back into the business, but many companies, like Tammy Taylor, also offer a professional discount. Oh well, live and learn, LOL!

[@ShonaghScott]

@@sandyrice3559 ahh, well at least you know what you’re doing! I don’t believe we have that brand here 🤔 it’s great that you can get lots of her products without the license, and that they only allowed licensed pros to purchase the products you should be trained in. Gels have become so straight forward these days that more or less anyone can do them (maybe not very well 🤭) but they’re allowed to buy them. I don’t offer mani’s to customers anymore either, I just keep it up for myself and Callie 🤩

[@allysoncross1634]

yikes! I didn't even know this was possible. I'm looking at my Amazon cart that is filled with gel polish with extreme suspicion now

[@CaduJoeySon]

I bought this system, but I found it thicker and more challenging to work with. The colour that I purchased is Dreamer. Watching you seems simple, but maybe I got an expired batch

[@ShonaghScott]

If it’s thick it’s likely cold. Pop it under your arm or between your knees to warm it up before use.

[@amandagarcia80]

You are so talented!!!!!! I love your nails!!

[@michelletraverse9927]

Brilliant tutorial. I have just started using BIAB. How can I avoid the noticeable colour difference when doing infills with the light neutral colours? x

[@ShonaghScott]

You need to really try and use a very similar or the same tone when doing an infill. Or, use a gel overlay in a solid colour to disguise it.

[@michelletraverse9927]

@ShonaghScott yes I have tried the same colour but you could really see the difference. It's ok as I was putting another colour gel on top but I love some of the designs where the whole nail is not covered. Thanks for your response 😊

[@ShonaghScott]

@@michelletraverse9927 it could be that the demarcation line is too thick, where the seams meet. You want the slope to be super thin! So file down quite a bit as you edge towards the cuticle grow-out.

[@michelletraverse9927]

@@ShonaghScott ok thank you so much for that advice. Really appreciate it x

[@caerfaimama]

Thanks for sharing this, I'm attempting to infill BIAB in a few days. Your video goes into detail but the steps look easy to follow so I'll have a go!

[@ShonaghScott]

It’s definitely not a hard thing to do, takes a little practice and then it’s super easy. Top tip is just to warm up your bottle first - many nail techs pop the bottle under their armpit or underneath their thigh while they sit down as the body warmth is perfect. It makes it more fluid which is what you want when avoiding thick application. Ideal for infills as it’s close to the cuticle which should be the thinnest application. Hope that helps!

[@MissTronik]

Great video. I am new to your channel and wonder if you already done a video infill the nails with an e-file?

[@Millie-ue9eb]

if u were to add a coloured gel as well could still do the same number of biab coats? x

[@nataliedacosta2084]

What happe s if you have a nail that has some lifting (for me usually at the free edge end rather than the cuticle end). Does that one need to come off entirely and infill the rest?

[@ShonaghScott]

Yes, I would say so as it can harbour water underneath and cause fungus to occur, so it’s better to completely remove, clean and start a fresh. Just a little tip to look at - if you’re getting lifting at the free edge it could be down to your top coat IF you are sealing everything and capping off the free edge. I found that when I switched to a harder top coat for a shinier finish I started to get lifting at the free edge, when went back to my more flexible top coat by The Gel Bottle it stopped instantly. Maybe checkout my prep video as with this method I don’t get lifting anywhere around the nails: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aZvWm42GoNaaZtUsi=YWFHQddavd9EonUI

[@micheleclifton7273]

Hi, do you not need to buff over the finished nails before applying top coat and don't you need to wipe off the tacky layer before applying it also? Any tips to save tip would be appreciated 😊

[@ShonaghScott]

No buffing required as this self-levels. And no, no tacky layer to remove with this brand.

[@carolgriffiths6603]

Beautiful! Can you let me know what color this is?

[@ShonaghScott]

Delicate by Nailz Kat Kat.

[@Lyndseymariewilliams]

Please could you tell us what colour this base biab is? Sorry if I’ve missed it. It’s so much better than the darker pink versions! X

[@ShonaghScott]

This is Delicate by NailzKatKat :)

[@taylawelch6694]

Quick question… do you not need to use a base coat at all? Or is this a colored base that you are using??? Thanks!

[@ShonaghScott]

It’s coloured and doesn’t require a base coat.

[@jmac6350]

Love love love your nails.

[@megb9470]

Shonagh! I had no idea you post nail videos as well I’m so excited to have found them🥰💕💅🏻!!! I want to try doing nail’s myself…. Am I allowed to use the gel polish builder in a bottle in clear as a base for my overlay and then use a different brand (like OPI gel funny bunny) to add the colour on top? I hope that makes sense…. Essentially am I allowed to mix brands? There are so many colour options with opi 😩

[@ShonaghScott]

Yeah, I’ve found them to be popular in the long run so decided to continue publishing some more nail ones. Yes, you can apply builder first then a different brand regular gel on top.

[@maissamaissa1969]

Toooop and nice

[@ShonaghScott]

☺️

[@Ju3Li]

Can you refile the shape , or does that make the edges lift?

[@ShonaghScott]

You can file over the top if you want to debulk, if you reshape the free-edge then it will thicken it slightly.

[@n40mlp]

Just a couple of questions, bear in mind I’m a beginner so apologies if these are silly questions! 1) I notice you don’t use a specific base coat, just a thinner coat of the colour you’re using - all the systems I’ve seen all suggest to use a base coat..? 2) why can’t all the layers be painted on in the traditional way i.e. literally just painted on, as opposed to putting a ‘bead’ on then doing the funny wiggly side to side thing? I’ve tried to do it that way but it just goes so thick and the nail looks like a horrible bubble - why can’t I just do several thin, painted layers? What is it about the ‘wiggly’ method that makes it better and why can’t I do it right?!? lol apologies if I’m not explaining it well! Any tips would be gratefully received as I’m determined to do this myself and not pay salon prices 😂

[@ShonaghScott]

Hi! No silly questions here ☺️ You don’t need a base coat with certain colours of TheGelBottle and NailzKatKat BIAB Gels. The All-In-One gels by TGB don’t require a base coat but you can find out which do by looking at each shade on the website, scrolling down towards the bottom it’ll tell you. In regards to layering the gel, you can of course just paint a few layers but you’ll likely find that the gel will snap or break before your 2-3 weeks in-fill is required. Having a full apex (the centre of the nail) creates centre of gravity and sturdiness to the nailbed, making it more durable and more realistic. My nails are very natural, not too bubble-like as I only apply a thin amount. Some nail artists go quite thick with them which I’m not a fan of. But I still always build the apex by applying the bead in the centre then ‘wiggling’ side to side, as you say, to carry a smaller amount of gel to the side walls of the nail bed. The wiggling means you gently encouraging the gel pull to the edges but keeping the majority of its placement along the centre to build the apex. By turning the nail over and leaving it for 10 seconds allows the gel to pull towards that centre before you cure it. If you don’t, you’ll find the gel will pool in the side walls and it’ll be a mess. I hope that helps!

[@aurorahalal8668]

how long does this process take in total?

[@zestrus11]

Dying to know what colour this is and if I can get it in Canada. xo

[@ShonaghScott]

It is Delicate by NailzKatKat 👍🏼

[@krysiajankowska2718]

Great video, thank you. I also have the TGB lamp. When you're curing for 40sec and then 2min cure...what setting are you using? Atm I'm using the low heat setting for 99 secs for each coat of BIAB. Also, instead of the gellish step for dehydrating the nail after cuticle removal, do you think acetone would do the same trick? Thanks again! I love your videos. Really informative :)

[@ShonaghScott]

Hey Krysia! I use low heat setting for the 40 sec cure to prevent heat spikes. Then I do a full 2 min cure at the end before the top coat just make sure they’re full cured. Yes, acetone would also work for dehydrating 😊

[@lisashanks2193]

What colour is this please x

[@emmajane8964]

For the gel bottle do u need to be certified ?

[@ShonaghScott]

Yes, you can try NailzKatKat though!

[@Ana-ye9rx]

Thank you so much!

[@ShonaghScott]

You’re welcome!

[@arezoodavoodi8503]

can be used any base coat or topcoat

[@ShonaghScott]

No, you don’t use a base coat with some BIABs. Clear requires a rubber base coat. Ideally you should use top coats that match the brand or at least have been designed to be used with BIAB.

[@lynnesworld]

I just took a course in biab and did two people plus myself but they literally fall off in one week not sure what am doing wrong am getting so frustrated.

[@ShonaghScott]

Hi Lynne, what brand are you using? I’ve tried a different brand to TGB and it didn’t last as long. I think TGB are leaders in BIAB.

[@lynnesworld]

@@ShonaghScott i was trained with Didier the whole nail comes off or peels off .

[@ShonaghScott]

@@lynnesworld I don’t personally know of them but I would go back to them to ask why you’re having problems and to see if they can help workout what’s going wrong. It’s something I hear a lot of when it comes to other brands of BIAB. I think it’s just down to the patent that TGB must have, it’s uniquely perfect! Doesn’t peel or lift if the prep is done correctly. I’ve tried one other brand and I had staying power issues with it because it didn’t harden like TGB does, so it peeled. It could just be the brand 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@lynnesworld]

@@ShonaghScott Thank you so much am going to order Tgb and rewatch your videos on how to work with them .i really appreciate you taking time to respond ☺️

[@laurachaudet-gusmaroli5925]

What color is it ? Biab 019 or Biab 018 ?

[@ShonaghScott]

BIAB 19.

[@So.la.vi.]

🤩

[@deutschesmaedchen]

Just as much work as doing the nails from scratch with BIAB, almost…

[@ShonaghScott]

You can remove just the top coat and fill-in the around the cuticle but I like them to be very thin. How much you remove is up to you. By not entirely starting again you are saving the nail bed from being exposed to filing and removal repeatedly.

[@deutschesmaedchen]

@@ShonaghScott I like soaking them so there’s no filing at the end on the actual nail bed.

[@ShonaghScott]

@@deutschesmaedchen lots of people do. I personally am not a fan of soaking my nails in acetone that often. I feel like this creates the least amount of damage to my nails. Everyone’s different 😊

[@deutschesmaedchen]

@@ShonaghScott I’m gonna try to do an infill the next time I do my nails. I wonder if it’s really gonna save me time 😅

[@234mara]

Thank you for this! 🤍 I just started doing my nails for the first time and after filing I can’t get rid of the rough texture, making the layer of biab that I put on weird.. What would you recommend?

[@ShonaghScott]

What stage are you filing?

[@234mara]

@@ShonaghScott I was attempting to do an infill, so removing the old layor of biab

[@ShonaghScott]

@@234mara okay, when you file it down it will create a rough texture but it shouldn’t be too bumpy that it would affect the layer you put on next - apply the slip layer and then make sure the bead of BIAB that goes over it is large enough to create a smooth layer. Maybe you’re doing the layer too thin and that’s why the texture is showing through?