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Hi, I’m Starry, with 8 years of experience in nail product R&D and practical teaching. Every day, I receive messages from fellow nail technicians: “I clearly followed all the steps, but my gel polish still lifts in 3 days” “My clients keep complaining about short-lasting manicures—what’s going wrong?” In today’s article, I’ll cut to the […]

By Starry | Nail Industry Expert Hi, I’m Starry. I’ve been deeply immersed in the nail product industry for years, working closely with gel polishes, base coats, and top coats every single day. I’ve seen far too many clients and fellow techs struggle with HEMA allergies: red, swollen cuticles, painful blisters, and even onycholysis. Long-term […]

Hello everyone, I’m Starry. I’ve spent 8 years deeply involved in nail material R&D and practical teaching, working with gel polish, UV/LED lamps, and various resins daily. I’ve also witnessed countless friends transform from “nail art lovers” into “people with damaged nails” simply because they chose the wrong products. Today, let’s talk about a topic […]

From Nail Health to Application Techniques: Avoiding 90% of Manicure Pitfalls Hi, nail art lovers! I’m Starry. With eight years of in-depth experience in the nail materials industry—from front-line material testing to providing hands-on guidance in nail salons—I’ve seen countless friends ruin their healthy nails, leaving them thin, brittle, and even inflamed or swollen, all […]

Savior for Brittle Nails: My Hands-On Guide to Choosing and Using TPO Free Gel Polish Safely Do you struggle with thin, soft, brittle nails that break easily and hurt at the slightest touch? Want to get beautiful manicures but worry about allergies or causing more damage? Today, drawing on years of experience in nail product […]

Hi everyone, I’m Starry! I’ve been in the nail supply industry for 7–8 years—from a total newbie to someone who can now tell the quality of a gel just by its scent. My worktable has seen it all. Today, let’s skip the boring textbook theory. I want to chat with you like a friend about […]

Friend, have you ever been confused by this? You bought a high-end gel polish, carefully applied three layers, only to find a chip the next day. Or after removal, your nails turned yellow and brittle? Don’t rush to blame the quality. Today, I want to talk about two crucial steps most people overlook — base […]

Hey fellow nail artists and salon owners! I’m Starry. Lately, whether it’s messages in my inbox or chats with salon owners, the question I get asked the most is: “Starry, should our salon switch to HEMA-free gel polish? Will it chip or lose longevity if we do? But if we don’t, we’re worried about client […]

Hi dear friends, I’m Starry. With a full decade of experience in the nail materials industry—from color-mixing labs to front-line salons—I’ve witnessed color trends come and go. Many of you reaching out to me often share a common question: “What colors should I go for in 2026 to look both chic, flattering, and timeless?” This […]