Understanding Tpo And Other Photoinitiators In Gel Polish

TPO isn’t “just an ingredient.” It’s the cure engine that shapes speed, hardness, yellowing, and—quietly—your regulatory and buyer risk.
No-Wipe Vs. Wipe Top Coats: When To Use Each Type

No-wipe vs wipe top coats isn’t a “better vs worse” fight. It’s a workflow choice that affects shine, chrome adhesion, cleanup, and even allergy risk.
Global Gel Polish Market In 2026: Growth Opportunities And Challenges

The gel polish market in 2026 will grow, but it won’t be a smooth ride. Regulation, ingredient risk, and supply concentration will decide who wins.
Packaging 101: Choosing The Best Bottles And Brushes For Your Gel Polish

Packaging isn’t decoration. Your bottle and brush quietly control mess, waste, shelf feel, and whether buyers trust your brand on the first swipe.
What Is Hema In Gel Polish And Why Avoid It?

HEMA sits at the center of modern gel systems because it works. It also sits at the center of a fast-growing allergy problem—made worse by sloppy labeling and at-home misuse.
Salon Owner’s Guide: Must-Have Gel Polish Products For Your Services

Most salons overbuy gel products, then wonder why shelves turn into dead stock. This guide shows what actually earns its space and what quietly kills margins.
Matte Vs. Glossy: Trend Cycles In Nail Finish Preferences

Matte had its spike. Glossy never left. This breaks down the real reasons—fashion, photos, chemistry, and risk—so you can pick the right finish for the season and the business.
Custom Color Creation: How Brands Develop Unique Gel Polish Shades

Brands don’t “pick a cute color” and call it custom. They grind through lab dips, pigment chaos, and legal limits to ship shades that stay stable and exclusive.
Gel Polish Allergies: Causes, Symptoms, And How To Avoid Them

Gel polish allergies aren’t “rare skin drama.” They’re often predictable chemistry problems: uncured acrylates, sloppy application, and labels that don’t tell the whole story.
Choosing Between Builder Gel And Polygel For Nail Extensions

Builder gel and polygel both build length, but they fail in different ways. This guide shows what matters in the real world: adhesion, control, curing, and allergy risk.
Magnetic Cat Eye Nails: From Fad To Fixture In Modern Nail Art

Magnetic cat eye nails didn’t “come back.” They got engineered, standardized, and quietly industrialized. This piece breaks down the pigment mechanics, the regulatory pressure, and the QC tells that separate real product from shiny hype.
5 Questions To Ask a Gel Polish Manufacturer Before Signing a Deal

Most “factory promises” are sales scripts dressed up as compliance. This checklist shows you what to ask, what proof to demand, and which answers should make you walk.
