Beauty Fix | Repairing a Nail Tear

It may sound a little dramatic, however a broken nail can be a bit of a nightmare - especially if you have a big event approaching. Luckily there is a quick fix that not only repairs your nail, but can make it look as though it was never broken in the first place....magic, right?!

The Tuesday Tip: Polish Prep

Do you ever get unexplained streaks when painting your nails or, worse, nail polish that recedes from the nail tip the second it's applied? Well if you do, I have a little trick that you are going to love.

The trick is to wipe each nail with acetone nail polish remover before applying nail polish - even if you aren't wearing any nail polish to begin with. Now this may seem a little backwards but, trust me, it works like a dream!

Wiping nails with acetone nail polish remover will strip the nail of dirt and oil, making them very dry. This will then create a rough nail surface, enabling the polish to apply more evenly and stay in place!

Behind The Brand: Gelish

Date of Birth: 2009

Founder: Danny Haile

History: Gelish was founded in 2009 when Danny Haile, a veteran nail technician, decided to bridge the cap between gel polish and bottled nail polish. Haile's desire to redesign salon gel systems resulted in Gelish Soak-Off Gel Polish - a gel polish that is packaged in a bottle with a brush, for an easy and efficient gel application.

Since its creation, Gelish has produced over 100 colours and is now available in over 80 salons worldwide. When it comes to creating top quality gel manicures and pedicures, Gelish really is the best brand for the job.

USP: Gelish was one of the first (and remains one of the few) brands to offer paint on/soak-off gel polish

Motto: "Performs like Gel, Applies like Polish"

Availability: Gelish is a salon only brand, however Gelish treatments are available in salons across the USA and the UK. To find your nearest Gelish salon, click here if you're stateside and here if you are based in Britain.

Website: www.gelish.com

Price Points

Gelish Manicure: From £25.00 / $45.00

Gelish Pedicure: From £25.00 / $45.00

The Tuesday Tip: Mend My Mani

If you have a chipped manicure and have neither the right colour to correct it or the time for a do-over, grab a glitter or crackle nail polish.

Applying one coat of textured polish over your manicure will help disguise any flaws. It will also give your mani a glam revamp!