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Techniques, materials and ideas to help you approach every set of nails with greater confidence.
In-depth guides
Nail extensions and sweaty hands: why gel lifts
Nail enhancements on sweaty hands: why gel lifts, how to prepare the nail plate and which primers and bases to choose for better adhesion.
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Trends
Valentine’s day nails: nail art and decoration ideas
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Baby boomer nails: what they are and how to create them
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What is a nail technician, and how do you become one?
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French manicure: origins, styles and techniques
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In-depth guides
Are nail enhancements harmful?
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Complete guides
The difference between gel, acrygel and acrylic
What is the difference between gel, acrylic and acrygel? What are their properties and distinctive features? When should you use one material rather than another?
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How much do nail enhancements cost? how to set your prices
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Trends
Black nails: the nail art revolution of 2024
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Christmas nails: ideas, colours and decorations
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In-depth guides
Can you have nail enhancements during pregnancy?
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Halloween nails and spooky nail art
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Complete guides
Nail shapes: everything you need to know
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Colours for nail enhancements and nail art: types, properties and differences
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Hygiene, disinfection and sterilisation: understanding the differences
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In-depth guides
Single-phase or three-phase gel: which should you use?
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In-depth guides
Lifting in nail enhancements
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