Año: 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 […]

Hola amigas, soy Starry, vuestra profesional en suministros para uñas con 8 años de experiencia práctica. Trabajo directamente con fabricantes de materias primas de esmaltes de gel, fabricantes de marcas y salones de manicura todos los días, así que sé exactamente lo complicado que puede llegar a ser este mercado. Tanto si estoy reponiendo al por mayor para los salones locales o ayudando a los nuevos técnicos de uñas [...]

Hola, soy Starry. Llevo ocho años inmersa en la industria de los productos para uñas, trabajando a diario con todo tipo de geles de uñas, fórmulas de ingredientes, problemas de alergias y pruebas de resistencia al desgaste. Conozco los entresijos de casi todos los geles constructores del mercado, y he visto a innumerables técnicos de uñas [...]

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 […]

Por Starry | Experta en la industria de las uñas Hola, soy Starry. Llevo años inmersa en la industria de los productos para uñas, trabajando estrechamente con esmaltes de gel, bases y top coats todos los días. He visto a demasiados clientes y compañeros técnicos luchar contra las alergias al HEMA: cutículas rojas e hinchadas, ampollas dolorosas e incluso onicólisis. A largo plazo [...]

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 […]