It’s not easy to take a rest from gels, acrylics and nail extensions - and when you do, your nails can often feel brittle and naked. The Japanese Manicure is severely underrated, and having had the treatment at the idyllic Wild Beauty, I can safely say it is a game-changer, promising not only aesthetic appeal but also substantial health benefits for your clients' nails. Rooted in tradition and natural ingredients, this technique is particularly suited as a holistic and gentle alternative to conventional manicures.

Smoking can cause significant nail discoloration due to tar and nicotine, often resulting in yellowing or staining, particularly noticeable with lighter gel polish colours. Cigarette stains vary from person to person, depending on how heavy they smoke and what type of cigarettes they smoke, however, often extra considerations will be needed to manage client expectations if they’re a smoker - and prevent the stains from manicuring a perfect new manicure.

Townhouse first began disrupting the UK market in 2018, since the opening of the Townhouse salon in Fitzrovia, London, with the aim of elevating the nail salon experience by focusing on high-quality treatments, stylish nail art, and top-notch hygiene standards. Since then, it has expanded with over 30 locations across the UK - but the brand didn’t stop there. Earlier this year, Townhouse opened their first international location, in none other than Beverly Hills, taking the luxury brand international. We catch up with Founder and Creative Director Juanita Huber-Millet as to her journey and the unprecedented growth of the brand.

E-files are often a hot topic - are they safe, do they cause damage to the nail, but once you’ve decided to opt into efiles, how do you go about picking one? We’ve prepared a summary of the most important criteria helpful in choosing an e-file that meets your needs, to definitively dispel all doubts.