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We bring you the latest tips, trends, and expert advice on all things nails! Whether you’re a professional, student or enthusiast or simply looking to improve your nail health, we’ve got you covered.
To decant or not?
As nail professionals, we are surrounded by dozens of bottles, pots, and jars. And it all costs money, so we want to use every single last drop of our products. Therefore, it makes sense to many of us to decant the last bit of a product into a new bottle, and throw away the old one.…
Nail Conditions (Part 2)
It is very obvious that far too many nail courses are not teaching about nail conditions! They may provide a ‘manual’ that lists some, but this knowledge is not checked nor tested. It is a case of ‘read this’. NOT good enough! Every day there are dozens of posts on social media of pictures of…
Nail Conditions (Part 1)
EVERY training course, however long or short it is, MUST cover nail conditions! However, it is very clear that so many don’t! There are several aspects about nail and skin conditions (or diseases and disorders) that every nail professional must know and understand: Adapt – recognize a condition that is relatively minor but needs some…
Newly Qualified Nail Professional
Education in the global nail sector can be a bit hit and miss, to say the least! Those new to the career ‘don’t know what they don’t know, and advice can be equally hit and miss. So many take courses, leave them with a varying degree of confidence and then………so often discover what they don’t…
What is the legal age for nail services?
This is a question that often gets asked. But what is the answer? Firstly, in many countries a ‘minor’ is considered to be under the age of 18. But it can depend on the context e.g., drinking alcohol in the UK is legal at 18, but in the US, it is 21. Well, there is…
The Structure of Overlays and Enhancements
Once upon a time, learning about the structure of overlays and enhancements was at the centre of beginner education. Nowadays, it doesn’t seem to feature as much and hardly ever for UV gel polish users. Plus, there are so many different shapes of enhancements that many favour it is often down to the appearance of…



