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Why Does Pink & Neon Gel Polish Change Colour in the Lamp?
If you have ever applied a neon pink or bright pink gel polish, placed the hand in the lamp, and pulled out something noticeably darker...
Starting a Nail Salon: What You Actually Need
Opening a nail salon is one of the most common goals in the industry and one of the most under-planned. Most nail techs know their craf...
How to Store Gel Polish Correctly: Tips and Tricks Every Nail Tech Should Know
Gel polish is more sensitive than it looks. The formula inside every bottle contains photoinitiators — the chemical compounds that reac...
Tips and Tricks to Make Gel Polish Last 4 to 5 Weeks
Most gel polish sets are expected to last two to three weeks. With the right prep, the right products, and a client who knows how to lo...
How to Advertise Your Nail Business and Attract More Clients
Most nail techs are skilled at their work and inconsistent at marketing it. That is not unusual — running a service business means the ...
How to Price Nail Services: A Practical Guide for Nail Technicians
Pricing is one of the things nail techs get wrong most often, and it is rarely from lack of effort. The problem is usually the same: pr...
Heat Spikes During Gel Curing: Why They Happen and How to Prevent Them
If you have ever had a client yank their hand out of the lamp mid-cure, you already know what a heat spike feels like from their perspe...
TPO in Gel Polish: What Nail Technicians Need to Know
If you have been hearing more about TPO lately and are not entirely sure what it means for your salon, you are not alone. Regulation ch...
Nail Allergies and the Importance of Using the Right Gel Lamp
Client safety is the foundation that everything else is built on. In the nail industry, one of the most serious and often misunderstood...
How to File Nails Correctly: Grits, Technique & Removal
Filing nails is one of those skills that separates a polished, professional finish from a rushed one. Whether you're shaping natural na...
TPO is finally being banned in UK from Feb 2027
The use of TPO in nails cosmetic is finally scheduled to come into effect in the UK with the following 2 stages:
The use of TPO-cont...
Nail Set of week 44, 2025: Wild & Elegant Autumn
This week’s spotlight shines on Nail Artist Loi Van Nguyen, with a sophisticated design that captures the warmth and boldness of autumn...