Nail maintenance

A practical nail-extension guide covering tips, overlays, gel and acrylic systems, maintenance, adhesives, filing, allergy risk, lifting, safe removal and when extensions should come off.

A practical comparison of gel and acrylic nails covering durability, curing, removal, UV exposure, filing, maintenance, allergy risk and ways to reduce natural-nail damage.

An evidence-informed guide to healthy nails covering trimming, filing, cuticle care, moisturizing, household exposure, supplements, discoloration, fungal infection warning signs and when to see a dermatologist.

A practical damaged-nail recovery guide covering brittleness, peeling, over-filing, gel and acrylic removal, moisturizing, acetone, nail strengtheners, supplements and warning signs that need medical evaluation.

A practical DIY nail-art guide covering simple designs, dotting tools, tape, stickers, cleanup, ventilation, polish removal, glue safety and how to avoid damaging natural nails.

A practical nail-shape guide covering round, oval, square, squoval, almond, coffin and stiletto shapes, plus strength, maintenance and choosing a shape for natural nails.

A practical manicure and pedicure safety guide covering cuticles, salon hygiene, foot baths, shaving, tool disinfection, polish removal, artificial nails, fungal infection and warning signs.

An evidence-informed nail-care hub covering healthy nails, damaged nails, gel and acrylic manicures, extensions, salon hygiene, cuticle care, nail fungus warning signs and product-selection standards.