Greaves says: “When we do manicures, we do cut but not too ... Washing your hands often, using hand sanitiser or nail polish ...

Arriving late and peeling off old polish off are some things salon owners and nail technicians wish people would stop doing ...

But how long do press-on nails actually last ... these adhesives require a slightly more careful hand. To make press-on nails last longer, it's important not to be too rough on them.

So how do you paint a French manicure yourself? “The look can be done easily at home, just make sure you have a tidy up brush and acetone to hand, alongside a thin nail brush and your nail ...

On the other hand, nail softeners (or conditioners ... can actually have the opposite effect of what they’re intended to do. “It’s important to use them as directed," says Shrestha.

In short: Yes! Iram shares a few pointers that you (or your nail tech) can do to prevent or stop a heat spike: Apply products in thinner layers, especially with builder gels or overlays. Flash cure – ...

Each mani kit includes 21 sizes for each hand, the most extensive size range of any brand we have tested. Thanks to this, during my testing I found it easy to find the right fit for each nail ...

Be careful not to file down to your actual nail – using a softer cardboard emery board rather than a harsh metal file will ensure you don’t go too far. It’s best to complete the next few steps one ...