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Considered notes on nail care, maintenance, and finish, written from the salon floor.
July 22, 2026
Cat-eye nails, explained: the magnetic finish defining 2026
What gives cat-eye nails their shifting band of light, which shades wear it best, and how to keep the magnetic finish flawless between appointments.
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July 22, 2026
The case for regular fills: keeping a set flawless between appointments
A practiced technician's guide to acrylic fill timing: the two-to-three-week rhythm, what a proper fill involves, and the care that keeps a set flawless.
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July 15, 2026
Gel, dip, or acrylic: choosing the manicure that suits your week
How gel polish, dip powder, and acrylic differ in wear, feel, and removal, plus a practiced technician's guide to matching each one to your week.
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July 8, 2026
How long does dip powder last, and how to extend its wear
How long dip powder really lasts, what decides its wear, and the technician's habits (gloves, cuticle oil, gentle removal) that add a week.
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