My nails are short and brittle so I never tried nail salons before. I decided to try BIAB when my nails got to a nice length to protect them.
The nail tech was nice, however he painted well over my nails and onto my skin with the gel then tidied mistakes with his fingers. After filing, he dusted my hands with a dirty brush that was also used on the table. My hands felt gritty and my long(er) nails were completely gone.
My BIAB has also chipped one day later! Not a great first experience