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You Are Not Struggling. You Are Undertrained.
You Are Not Struggling. You Are Undertrained. Hey, I’m Maya - and sit with me for a minute, because we need to have a proper chat. A real one. The kind every baby nail tech wishes someone had with them at the start. You know that feeling when you’re sitting at your desk thinking: “Why is this taking me forever?” “Why does everyone else make it look so easy?” “What exactly am I doing wrong?” And people give you those useless lines like: “Just practice more!” “Trust the process
Maya
2 days ago3 min read


How to Set Your Prices as a Nail Tech (Without Undervaluing Yourself)
How to Set Your Prices as a Nail Tech (Without Undervaluing Yourself)
Maya
Nov 175 min read


Do Not Rush Into Nail Art When You Are Starting Out
Do Not Rush Into Nail Art When You Are Starting Out !! When you start nails, it’s tempting to jump straight into nail art. That’s the fun part, right? Swirls, glitter, foils, French… it’s what you see on Instagram all the time. But here’s the thing: creating a solid foundation of perfect nails is more important than anything else. Not everyone wants nail art straight away. Most clients actually want long-lasting nails with a clean shape and good structure. If you can give the
Maya
Nov 33 min read


Nailympia 2025 - Nail Competition
Nailympia 2025 - Nail Competition Have you ever thought about competing? You definitely should — it’s so much fun! I know, your first competition can feel stressful and overwhelming. Mine was too. But when you go back the following year, it’s a completely different kind of buzz — and when you finally take a spot on the podium, it’s the best feeling ever. It doesn’t matter what place you get; the satisfaction of standing there and receiving your medal is unreal. Honestly, I be
Maya
Oct 193 min read


The Nail Steps You Have to Master as a Nail Tech
The Nail Steps You Have to Master as a Nail Tech When you’re doing nails, there’s no room for error. Miss one step, and nails can lift,...
Maya
Oct 64 min read


The Breaking Point in My Career
I thought I was figuring it out on my own, but something was missing. My mum booked me a one-to-one training day with her nail tech. At...
Maya
Sep 223 min read


The TPO Ban in Nail Products – What Nail Techs Need to Know
The TPO Ban in Nail Products – What Nail Techs Need to Know If you’re a nail tech, you’ve probably seen the word TPO pop up recently....
Maya
Sep 74 min read


Still Waiting to Be “Good Enough” for Instagram?
Still Waiting to Be “Good Enough” for Instagram? Read This. You might not be thinking about Instagram yet - but you should . Even if...
Maya
Aug 184 min read


Don't Buy Stuff You Don't need (Especially When You’re Just Starting Out)
Don’t Buy Stuff You Don’t Need (Especially When You’re Just Starting Out) Starting your journey as a nail tech is exciting—and honestly,...
Maya
Aug 43 min read
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