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National Occupational Standards: what are they?
It was officially announced recently that new NOS (National Occupational Standards) for Nail Services have been formally approved. See the…
Has nail anatomy changed?
Nail services e.g. manicure, nail enhancements etc. have evolved over decades. In each country they have evolved in many different…
Non-toxic gel polish: Does it exist?
First of all you need to understand what ‘toxic’ means! Everything on this earth has a safe and unsafe level…
Brand training: shall I? Or shall I give it a miss?
You’ve done your training and are out working as a professional nail technician. Maybe you did your beginner training years…
NailKnowledge Endorsed by Habia
The team at NailKnowledge is thrilled to have achieved a Habia CPD Endorsed Provider status! This is really important to…
What is the difference between ‘pure UV gel’ and a ‘hybrid’ and where are ‘7 Free’?
The professional nail industry has evolved in leaps and bounds!! 10-12 years ago the industry was invigorated with the launch…
What happens in the Proximal Nail Fold.
This image is a brilliant example of how what happens in the proximal nail fold can affect the nail plate!…
7 free! 10 free! 99 free! What is the ‘deal’ here?
There are SO many marketing stories on this whole ‘FREE’ issue. What are the facts? One of the first facts…

Patch Testing – Best Practice and Why
Just before salons in England were allowed to reopen on 12th April 2021, BABTAC issued a statement that patch testing…



