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French Manicure

A French manicure is a classic, understated nail finish: a natural or softly pink base with a crisp white tip along the free edge of the nail. It suits most occasions,…
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Dip Powder Nails

Dip powder nails are a long-wear manicure system that sits somewhere between gel and acrylic. Rather than curing colour under a UV or LED lamp, the natural nail is…
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Nail Art

Nail art is the decorative finishing of the nails, ranging from simple hand-painted details and French tips to intricate designs, foils, chrome, gems, stamping and freehand work. It is applied over a base such as regular polish, gel polish, builder gel (BIAB), acrylic or a natural nail, and is one of the lower-risk treatments in a salon. Even so, the products involved are not risk-free: gel and acrylic systems contain reactive chemicals (notably methacrylates such as HEMA) that can cause a contact allergy if the uncured product touches skin, and UV or LED lamps are used to cure gel.

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