How to Troubleshoot Gel Curing Problems

Problems with gel curing are common in the salon, and it can be difficult to figure out what’s going wrong. Once you have ensured that the nails are prepped correctly, it’s important to consider whether you are using the best lamp for your needs. Here are some of the most common issues with curing, and how to fix them.

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Classic Blue Nail Color for 2020

Pantone named Classic Blue the Color of the Year for 2020. Here are some blues to offer your trendiest clients for the coming year.

Try Out the New Soap Bubble Nail Art Trend

This fun new nail trend uses bubbles made from dish soap and water to create a cool effect over gel-polish and chrome or foil. See some of our favorite examples of this trendy nail art and learn how to create it yourself.

How to Create a Black Hole Effect With 9D Cat Eye Gel-Polish

In this video, Paola Ponce demonstrates how to create a black hole nail design using 9D cat eye magnetic gel-polish.

Get the Latest on the Risks of “Burst” Removers

Burst-style gel-polish removers have proven to have illegal ingredients along with falsified SDS sheets.

Wood Grain Nail Art Tutorial

Nail tech Kamila Borowiec of Droitwich, U.K., created this wooden design, inspired by Kirsty Meakin of Naio Nails.

Lecenté Launches Winter Collection

Lecenté's winter collection includes winter shades for their new gel-polish range, as well as new nail art foils and a new eco-friendly, biodegradable glitter.

Create an Easy Ombre With LeChat Dip Ombre Gel

LeChat's new Perfect Match Dip Ombré Gel makes creating perfectly blended ombre nails quick and easy.

Cow Print Cuff Nail Art Tutorial

Nail tech Paola Ponce created this cute twist on the cow print trend. Follow her on Instagram @paolaponcenails or find her on YouTube.