Jahr: 2026

Hello, I’m Starry. If you’ve had friends or clients ask you lately, “Cat eye gel has metal particles in it. Does that mean it conducts electricity?” I’m not just going to give you a quick “no.” Instead, I’ll break down the real material science behind it, share what I’ve observed over years in the industry, […]

If your manicure is chipping within a few days, or the color never looks quite as vibrant as it did in the salon, I’d put money on it being a top coat problem, not a gel problem. I’ve seen it so many times: someone invests in a beautiful gel color, grabs the cheapest top coat […]

Is gel polish really more damaging than regular nail polish? Can UV nail lamps cause skin cancer?What’s the difference between nail polish and gel polish formulas, and which should I choose? Nail material specialist Starry breaks down the formulas, risks, and expert nail care tips you actually need to know. You’ve probably stood in a […]

Hi, I’m Starry.As a nail materials specialist with nearly 8 years in the game, I’ve heard every single shrinkage horror story from nail techs. You follow every step to a T, hit the cure button, and then watch in frustration as the gel pulls away from the cuticles, leaves bare edges, or bubbles into an […]

Hallo Freunde, ich bin Starry. Ihr Profi für Nagelzubehör mit 8 Jahren praktischer Erfahrung. Ich arbeite jeden Tag direkt mit Herstellern von Gelpoliermitteln, Markenherstellern und Nagelstudios zusammen und weiß daher genau, wie chaotisch dieser Markt sein kann. Ob ich den Großhandel für lokale Salons aufstocke oder neuen Nageltechnikern helfe [...]

Hallo, ich bin Starry. Ich bin seit acht Jahren tief in die Nagelindustrie eingetaucht und arbeite jeden Tag mit allen Arten von Nagelgelen, Inhaltsstoffformulierungen, Allergieproblemen und Verschleißfestigkeitstests. Ich kenne fast alle Gelhersteller auf dem Markt in- und auswendig, und ich habe unzählige Nageltechniker [...]

Hello everyone! I’m Starry.After a decade working hands-on in the nail product industry, I field calls, messages and salon complaints about red, itchy cuticles, recurring skin allergies and persistent irritation every single week. Too many nail lovers and techs think a manicure is just about pretty, long-lasting color — but they have no idea the […]

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 […]

Von Starry | Nail Industry Expert Hallo, ich bin Starry. Ich bin seit Jahren tief in die Nagelproduktindustrie eingetaucht und arbeite jeden Tag eng mit Gellacken, Unterlacken und Überlacken zusammen. Ich habe viel zu viele Kunden und Kollegen mit HEMA-Allergien kämpfen sehen: rote, geschwollene Nagelhaut, schmerzhafte Blasen und sogar Onycholyse. Langfristig [...]

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 […]