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Nail care explained by someone who does it for a living: the difference between gel polish, a builder gel overlay and extensions, how long each one lasts, why material lifts, and how it should come off without thinning the natural nail.

Part of it is written for technicians — material chemistry, curing, e-file work and nail architecture. No repeating manufacturers’ marketing: where a product can’t do something, it says so.

I have been in the industry for fourteen years and teaching for nine. My studio is in Plzeň, Czech Republic, and courses run both in person and online. Service prices are on the price page, training in the course catalogue, and anything specific is best asked through contacts.

Latest articles

October 21

How to choose a nail course: what to ask before you pay

What separates a good nail extension course from a bad one, how online and in-person formats differ, what a certificate actually means and seven questions to ask before booking.

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October 21

Nail fungus or something else: how to tell the difference

What nail fungus actually looks like, the four conditions mistaken for it most often, why a salon won't work on that nail and when the question belongs to a doctor.

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October 21

Nail designs for short nails: what works and what just looks small

Which shapes suit short nails, how to do a French manicure that doesn't shorten the hand, and why most designs copied from long-nail photos fall apart on a short plate.

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October 21

How to remove gel nails at home without wrecking your nails

Gel polish dissolves in acetone, builder gel does not. A step-by-step removal guide, what a gel polish remover actually is, and when to stop and book a salon instead.

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October 21

Polygel vs builder gel: what actually lasts and why

What polygel is, how it differs from builder gel and acrygel, how it is applied and removed, and why a kit from the internet rarely gives the result shown in the video.

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October 20

Nail Shapes: How to Choose One That Lasts and Suits Your Hands

Almond, oval, squoval, coffin and stiletto. What actually decides the shape, which ones survive on short nails, and what changes on extensions.

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October 17

Nail Apex and Architecture: Why Some Sets Break and Others Do Not

What the apex is, what else counts as architecture, and why a thicker nail is not a stronger one. Plus forms versus tips, honestly.

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October 17

Can You Bring Your Own Tools to a Nail Salon? A Straight Answer

Why technicians say no, what processing instruments actually involves, and the three questions that tell you more than any photo.

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