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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 […]

When Is It Safe to Get Your Nails Done Again? Chemotherapy is a battle, a test of resilience, and for many, a transformative journey. But alongside its life-saving power, it takes a toll on the body, and nails are no exception. Brittle, ridged, discoloured, or even lifting from the nail bed, these are common post-chemo […]

How to Spot Quality in a Crowded Market Let’s be honest: Walking into the world of professional nail products feels a bit like stepping into a candy store. Glossy bottles, mesmerising colours, promises of “chip-free wear” and “salon-perfect results”… but here’s the rub. Unlike candy, the stakes are much higher especially when it comes to […]

We’ve all heard the chatter on social, in salons, maybe even whispered in the corner of a nail tech class. “Gels seep into the nail bed.” “Acrylics cause lifting from the inside out.” But hold up, is that actually true? If you’ve ever paused mid-mani and wondered, Do nail coatings penetrate the nail plate?, you’re […]

Free From Marketing vs. Science: Uncovering Nail Product Safety As someone deeply embedded in the professional nail and products industry, I’ve seen firsthand how “free-from” claims influence buying decisions, often without a clear understanding of what they actually mean. In this blog, I want to break down the reality of these claims, the science behind […]

Acetone is a ubiquitous presence in nail salons, often used to remove nail coating products with remarkable efficiency. But as we dip our fingertips into this potent solvent, it’s natural to wonder about its safety. Is acetone harmful for removing nail coatings? Let’s investigate the science and separate fact from fiction. The Penetrating Power of […]

A Podiatrist’s Guide to Catching This Silent Threat As a podiatrist, I spend my days knee-deep (or should I say toe-deep?) in everything from ingrown toenails to verrucas. But every so often, I see something far more sinister, something that could quite literally be a matter of life or death: nail melanoma. The challenge? Many […]