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Why Is My Gel Polish Peeling or Lifting? 10 Causes and How to Fix Them

Gel Polish Peeling vs Lifting vs Chipping: What's the Difference?

Why is my gel polish peeling or lifting after just a few days? The most common reasons are poor nail preparation, oil or residue on the nail plate, gel touching the skin, an unsuitable base coat, thick application layers or incomplete curing. Sometimes the problem is not the gel polish itself but the condition of […]

Red Cat Eye Nails: Ruby, Burgundy & Velvet Magnetic Gel Designs

Red cat eye gel polish manicure featuring a shimmering magnetic effect created with Claresa Cat Eye Red gel polish.

Red cat eye nails combine the richness of red gel polish with a magnetic shimmer that appears to move as your hands turn. A narrow ruby-coloured light beam creates a gemstone effect, while a softer reflection gives the manicure the appearance of illuminated velvet. Burgundy accents, red French tips and silver details offer even more […]

48W UV/LED Nail Lamp Explained: 365+405 nm, Curing Modes and the STYLISTIC L2

The Hidden Power of UV Light for Nails

A 48W UV/LED nail lamp is a versatile curing device for gel polish, bases, tops and compatible builder gels. But wattage is only one part of choosing a nail lamp. The wavelengths produced by the diodes, their position inside the lamp, curing time and compatibility with the nail product are equally important. The STYLISTIC L2 […]

Claresa Red 420 vs Red 425: Which Red Gel Polish Should You Choose?

Claresa red gel nail polish for a classic glossy red manicure

If you love red nails but cannot decide which shade to add to your collection, Claresa RED 420 Gel Polish 5 ml and Claresa RED 425 Gel Polish 5 ml are two beautiful options worth comparing. Both belong to the Claresa red gel polish range, but they create a noticeably different mood on the nails.The […]

Milky Pink Hard Builder Gel for Nail Extensions, French Nails and Baby Boomer Manicures

Claresa HARD&EASY Builder Gel Milky Pink 90% coverage – hard self-leveling builder gel for nail extensions, strengthening and French or baby boomer manicure

Milky pink hard builder gel combines two things that are especially useful in modern nail styling: a strong structural base and a soft, natural-looking colour. It can reinforce natural nails, create extensions, build a balanced apex and provide an elegant foundation for French, baby boomer and clean nail designs. For anyone who wants strength without […]

Hard Gel for Nails: What It Is, How to Use It and When to Choose Hard Gel

Claresa hard gel manicure on natural nails

Hard gel is a structural nail-building product used when a manicure needs more strength, stability and shape than ordinary gel polish or a flexible base can provide. It can be used to reinforce natural nails, create an overlay, build an apex, correct the nail structure and create nail extensions. The main reason to choose hard […]

Cat Eye Gel Polish: Magnetic Colours, Effects and How to Choose the Right One

Claresa cat eye nail gel polish manicure with a shimmering magnetic effect

Cat eye gel polish is a magnetic gel nail polish that creates a concentrated reflection, glowing line or soft three-dimensional shimmer when a magnet is held close to the uncured colour. Unlike ordinary glitter polish, the reflective particles can be moved before curing, allowing you to control where the light appears on the nail. This […]

Autumn Gel Nail Colours: Burgundy, Chocolate, Nude and the Best Shades for Autumn

Claresa autumn colours gel nail polish collection featuring dusty rose, nude, brown, burgundy, red and forest green shades.

The best autumn gel nail colours are shades with depth, warmth and enough versatility to work with different nail lengths, shapes and styles. Burgundy, chocolate brown, caramel, bottle green, dark plum and soft nude tones are all natural choices for autumn because they can be worn as a full-colour manicure or combined in more subtle […]

How to Apply Brown Gel Polish Without Streaks, Shrinking or Wrinkling

Elegant brown gel nail manicure featuring rich chocolate and mocha shades with a glossy finish, perfect for autumn-inspired nail designs.

Brown gel polish can create an exceptionally smooth, rich and elegant manicure, but darker and highly pigmented shades can also make application mistakes more visible. Streaks, shrinking before curing, wrinkling, uneven opacity and product flooding around the cuticles usually have identifiable causes — and most of them can be prevented with controlled application, correct layer […]

How to Use Rubber Products: Application, Apex, Lifting & Removal

Claresa Rubber Gel Nails

Rubber base gel is a versatile option when a standard thin base does not provide enough support, but a full builder gel application would be more than the natural nail requires. Its thicker, flexible and self-levelling consistency can help create a smoother surface, reinforce short natural nails and add controlled structure to a gel manicure. […]

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