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I am very happy to announce the long-awaited launch of the Membership of The FNP! The Federation of Nail Professionals is a UK based ‘not for profit membership’ organisation that had a soft launch in November 2020 when we opened for Supporters. Within a very short time we had over 1500 Supporters! The nail sector…

Before we can enhance a clients nails with one of our amazing artificial nail products its always smart to have a consultation. Its important to realise that every client is different and so are their nails. During that consultation your client will let you know what he or she wants and you need to find…

Many moons ago when I owned a salon, coloured hard gels launched onto the market. At first, I thought it was a great idea but then I thought again! As hard gels they were meant to be infilled rather than removed. But that raised a big query for me: as they were opaque how could…

While numerous blogs on NailKnowledge have discussed the issue of ‘greenies,’ it remains a prevalent concern for nail professionals. Recent developments, such as the increased use of hand sanitisers, evolving nail conditions, and allergies, have made it even more pressing. Thus, we present another informative piece, shedding light on the facts surrounding ‘greenies’ and their…

On the 21st July ’21 the APPG (All Party Parliamentary Group) on Beauty, Aesthetics and Wellbeing, Chaired by Chaired by Carolyn Harris MP and Judith Cummins MP, published its final report on Botox, fillers and other non-surgical cosmetic treatments. The MPs launched a year-long inquiry following the explosion in the popularity and availability of these…

Inspired by Marians last blog about the difference between UV Gel Polish and Nail Polish and the validity of traditional polish, I got to thinking about the options that are left for clients and nail techs that have developed an allergy but still want gorgeous nails. You’re going to need to work with products without…