Jaar: 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 vrienden, ik ben Starry, de nagelleverancier bij uitstek met 8 jaar praktijkervaring. Ik werk elke dag rechtstreeks met fabrikanten van gelpolish grondstoffen, merkfabrikanten en nagelsalons, dus ik weet precies hoe rommelig deze markt kan worden. Of ik nu de groothandel aanvul voor lokale salons of nieuwe nagelstylistes help [...]

Hallo, ik ben Starry. Ik ben acht jaar lang diep ondergedompeld in de nagelverzorgingsindustrie. Ik werk elke dag met alle soorten nagelgels, ingrediëntformules, allergieën en slijtvastheidstests. Ik ken de ins en outs van bijna elke bouwgel op de markt en ik heb talloze nagelstylistes [...]

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 […]

Door Starry | Expert nagelindustrie Hallo, ik ben Starry. Ik ben al jaren diep ondergedompeld in de nagelproductenindustrie en werk elke dag nauw samen met gelpolish, base coats en top coats. Ik heb veel te veel klanten en collega-technici zien worstelen met HEMA allergieën: rode, gezwollen nagelriemen, pijnlijke blaren en zelfs onycholyse. Langdurige [...]

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 […]