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The Truth About Nail Oils and Hydration Ever wonder if those fancy nail oils actually moisturise your nails? It’s a question that stumps even seasoned beauty professionals, and it’s easy to see why. The word moisturise gets thrown around so much in beauty marketing that it’s started to mean a hundred different things. Let’s break […]

We’ve all seen it slapped across bottles on beauty shelves: “Enriched with Micronized Calcium!” It sounds sciencey and impressive, right? Like something your nails have been secretly crying out for all along. But just because it’s trending doesn’t mean it’s truly doing what marketers claim. When it comes to micronized calcium, some nail product manufacturers […]

If you’ve ever looked down at your nails and noticed one of them narrowing oddly at the tip, sometimes even feeling a little tight or uncomfortable, you’re not alone. A question that comes up frequently in salons and online forums is: “What is this strange shape happening to my nail?” More often than not, it’s […]

There’s something undeniably satisfying about a fresh acrylic nail set, the shine, the shape, the sheer artistry. But once the client leaves and you’re left with your tools, your dappen dish still half-full of liquid monomer, a crucial question arises: how do you manage the disposal of acrylic liquid safely and responsibly? It might seem […]

Fungal Nail or Nail Psoriasis? How Nail Pros Can Spot the Difference between Fungal Nail and Nail Psoriasis… and when to Refer As a nail professional, your clients trust you to notice changes in their nails, and you’re often the first to spot signs of something unusual. Two of the most commonly confused conditions are […]

Have you ever spotted tiny white marks on your fingernails and thought, “Ah, I must be low on calcium”? You’re definitely not alone. For years, we’ve been told these mysterious specks are the telltale signs of nail plate calcium deficiency, but is there any truth to it? Spoiler alert: not ture. Let’s break it all […]

Understanding Free Edge Peeling: Why the Top of Your Nails Always Seems to Flake First Ever notice how your nails seem to peel from the top side of the free edge, rather than the underside? It’s one of those beauty quirks that might seem random or just plain annoying, but it turns out, there’s a […]

White Spots on Nails: Damage or Dehydration? White spots on nails after gel removal are a common concern among nail professionals and enthusiasts. They don’t result from dehydration but rather from improper removal techniques. UV gel manicures are safe when applied and removed correctly. Adhering to recommended wear times, typically two weeks, is crucial. Extending […]

Are We Being Misled? Let’s talk about a question that stirs up a lot of emotions in the beauty world: Why are there toxic substances in cosmetics, and why don’t manufacturers just take them out? At first glance, it seems like a fair question, but when you dig a little deeper, it reveals more confusion […]