Journal
Lash lift: what it is, how long it lasts and how to care for it
A lash lift curls and lifts your own lashes from the root for six to eight weeks, with no extensions or mascara. Here is how it is done, what to expect and how to make it last.
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Manicure and pedicure in one visit: how the pack and the Fast Service work
The manicure and pedicure pack does hands and feet in the same visit, saves money compared with booking separately and, with the Fast Service, two technicians finish it in half the time.
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Pedicure with e-file: what heel callus work is and when to have it
Heel callus work with an e-file removes hard skin from the heel and sole without blades or pain. Here is what it involves, when to add it to your pedicure and how to keep your feet soft.
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What to do when a nail breaks and how we repair it at the salon
If a nail breaks, do not pull or cut it right down: file the edge, protect it and book an appointment. Here is how to save it until you reach the salon, how we repair it and how to stop it happening again.
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How long gel polish lasts and how to make it last longer
Gel polish lasts three to four weeks on hands and up to six on feet. Here is what that depends on, what lifts it early and how to make it last longer without damaging the nail.
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Brow lamination or classic brow design: which one suits you
Lamination brushes and sets the brow hairs for weeks; classic design shapes them with wax and tint. Here is what each one does, how long it lasts and which brows it works best for.
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Russian or classic manicure: what actually changes
A Russian manicure works the cuticle dry, with an e-file, instead of soaking and cutting it. Every other difference follows from that: the outline, how long the polish lasts and how the nail looks.
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Gel or acrylic nails: differences, how long they last and which to choose
Gel is more flexible and natural-looking; acrylic is harder and more resistant. Both extend the nail and last three or four weeks between infills. Here is how they differ and which suits you.
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Hygiene at a nail salon and how we do it
A safe nail salon sterilises its tools between clients and uses fresh single-use items for anything that cannot be sterilised. Here is what to look for when you walk in and how we do it at nails and the city.
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Nail art: ideas that work and what it costs to add to your manicure
From a detail on one nail to a full design on all ten, nail art can be added to any manicure. Here are ideas that genuinely look good, what lasts longest and what each level costs.
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Threading or waxing: which suits each area
Threading is more precise and does not touch the skin; waxing is faster and covers large areas. Here is how each works, how long it lasts and which to choose for brows, lip, face and body.
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How to remove gel polish without damaging your nails
Gel polish comes off with acetone and patience, never by peeling. Here is the step by step at home, the mistakes that ruin the nail and how we remove it at the salon, where it is included in the price.
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Yellow nails: why they turn yellow and how to get rid of it
Yellow nails almost always come from polish, tobacco or a fungus. Here is how to tell each case apart, how to lift the yellow at home and when it is worth coming to the salon.
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