BIAB is similar to gel polish but is glossy and thicker. It is applied like a gel polish and cured under a UV lamp. A salon-only product, BIAB gives natural nails a tough, snap-resistant coating, also known as an overlay.

BIAB has a stronger base, this is why it assists nail growth. BIAB polish can be soaked off like gel polish.

Any gel (shellac) colour can be applied over the top of the BIAB colour.

Another plus with BIAB is infills. This is a service we offer at Painted where an infill is added instead of removing the BIAB polish.

When your nail bed grows, you will notice a gap between the start of your nail (near the cuticle) and where the BIAB appears. Instead of removing the BIAB gel completely (like removing Shellac), we only remove the top layer. This allows us to "infill" where the gap in your nail bed is.

This means less polish is removed, no acetone is required leading to healthier nails!

Situated in the heart of Darlinghurst, there is surprisingly quite a bit of street parking available close to the salon.

The nearest train stations are Kings Cross to the east, or Museum Station in the CBD.

The salon is also located in between Wiliam Street and Oxford Street where many buses are available.

At Painted, we only use quality products for all our services including The Gel Bottle (for gel/shellac), fast-drying, chip-resistant Dazzle Dry polish.

We use Footlogix products as part of our waterless pedicure services. Footlogix products promote healthy skin function and facilitate healing, leaving your feet feeling smooth and hydrated!

A “soak-free“ pedicure skips the traditional soaking, minimising any risk of cross-contamination or waterborne pathogens. Waterless pedicures are also a great service for people with diabetes since foot soaking isn't recommended.

Since you are not soaking, you will be surprised at how long your polish will last. This is because your nails are not expanding when drenched in water.

A waterless pedicure is also better for the environment, reducing water consumption.

“Soaking actually ‘bloats‘ the nail, compromising the polish adhesion. A soakless (dry) manicure is the best cure for chipping nails!”

Waterless Pedi's

At Painted, we understand life gets busy and everyone juggles different schedules. If you need to change your appointment, we require at least 24 hours’ notice or a fee of 25% of the service value may be taken.

If you do not attend your appointment and have not been in contact, 100% of the booking fee will be forfeited.

We will try and accommodate everyone’s situation.

Dazzle Dry nail polish is a fast-drying natural nail polish that dries in 5 minutes. It is applied the same way as normal nail polish (no UV or LED curing needed). The polish is longer lasting than regular polish (it should last up to 7 days chip free).

Dazzle Dry is available at Painted for both manicures and pedicures in a range of curated colours.
As the polish dries in 5 minutes, choosing this an option saves you time!

We can cater for group bookings of up to 8 people. If you are looking for a nail salon for your next big event, wedding, bridal party, hens or big birthday, we can cater for your nails at Painted.

Please email info@paintednails.com.au to discuss!

We offer a range of nail art in our salon. From simple, chic french tips to more intricate nail designs including blooming gel and drawings, our nail techs are capable of executing any design.