Tag: nails

This or that: Gel versus acrylic nails

Nail care is essential. However, choosing the right type of nail can be challenging. To understand the difference between gel and acrylic nails, it’s essential to comprehend what nail extensions are and the process involved in adding length and layers to the nail bed. Kelly Dobos, a cosmetic chemist from Cincinnati, explains that the extension […]

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Mastering the art of DIY nails

One thing about this economy is that it forces you to not only be baddies on a budget but to DIY or find beauty hacks that will save you money. When it comes to learning new skills, doing it yourself may be hard but with a lot of practice and determination, you will succeed. Aftre […]

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2023 nail trends to inspire your next mani

New year, new nails! It’s time to soak off the festive affair and set the mood for 2023 with a mani. This year we’re going sleek and bold with metallic ombres, futuristic nudes and dazzling 3D dreams. TikTok’s ‘clean girl’ aesthetic will make an appearance with trendy minimalist manis, and monochrome makes a comeback too. There’s […]

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Aura nails are trending, here’s inspo for your next set

My manicures always tend to reflect the phase I’m in. Whether it’s a colourful set to celebrate spring, or a chic and sharp classic French when I’m feeling serious, I’ve had many fabulous nail moments, and I’m about to have another. Tik Tok’s recent nail trend has now taken the internet by storm, and it’s […]

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Nail inspo: spooky season edition

Spooky season is in full swing! Despite South Africa not really celebrating Halloween itself, we do have our fair share of Halloween events. Whether it’s a spooky speakeasy night at the bar, or a Halloween outing with the fam, it’s always fun to dress up, even if it is just with a smidge of lippy […]

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Household items to fix a broken nail

The horrible tragedy of breaking a nail comes at any time of the day. Whether you are cooking, out for dinner or rushing off, a broken nail has the incredible ability to tick you off. To help you fix that nail in a few hot minutes, check out the effortless tricks we have for you! […]

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6 nail painting hacks to make your life easier

We all love the look of perfectly manicured salon nails but find it impossible to do it at home. You actually end up with nails looking worse than before you started. No need to worry anymore, there are hacks you can try to help you get perfectly manicured nails without going to the salon. By […]

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