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Is Gel Nail Polish Being Banned in the UK? The TPO Ban Explained
Gel nail polish is not being banned in the UK. From 15 August 2026 new rules apply to gel products containing TPO. Here are the dates and what they mean for you.
Festival Nails That Survive the Whole Weekend
Bold, high-shine festival nails built to last five days of sun, sweat and dancing. The prep system, longest-wearing shades and a glow-in-the-dark trick for after dark.
What Your Pedicure Clients Expect in 2026 (and How to Design the Service)
Pedicure is the fastest-growing salon service segment. Here's what clients expect, how to structure your menu, and what drives rebookings.
Summer Upsells: 5 Add-On Services That Lift Your Average Ticket
SEMILAC PRO — BUSINESS
In this guide: five add-on services you can introduce this summer to lift your average ticket by £5 to £15 per client. Each...
Salon Pricing for Summer 2026: The Tier Structure That Lifts Revenue Without Losing Clients
A practical pricing playbook for nail salons heading into Summer 2026 — the 3-tier structure that lifts average ticket by 15–25% without losing existing clients.
Gel Lifting and Yellowing: Root Causes and Salon-Floor Fixes
SEMILAC PRO — TECHNIQUE
In this guide: diagnosing lifting by location (cuticle vs free edge vs full-plate), the four root causes of yellowing (hea...
What Is TPO — and Why Semilac Is Already Moving Past It
The UK is phasing out TPO in nail products by 2027. Here's what that means for you — and why most Semilac products are already TPO-free.
Beiges, taupe and milky shades in winter - how to avoid a “boring” manicure
Neutral nails have a bad reputation in winter. Beiges are labelled safe, taupe gets called forgettable, and milky shades are accused of looking unf...
New Year, New Nails: 2026 Nail Design Trends to Try
The countdown is on, and as we step into 2026, your nails can be the ultimate finishing touch to your New Year’s Eve look. This year, the trends ar...
How to Make Your UV Gel Manicure Last Through the Festive Season
The festive season is here - a whirlwind of parties, family gatherings, office celebrations, and endless holiday events. Your nails are a part of t...
Winter Wonderland by Semilac: A Fairy-Tale Collection for the Coldest, Sparkliest Season
Winter has a particular way of transforming the world. Frost on the windows, sharp morning air, the glow of festive lights and those rare pockets o...
The Magic of Christmas with Semilac - XMAS Sets
Christmas is the season when even the most sensible adults start hoarding glitter. Streets glow, trees sparkle and, naturally, nails follow suit. I...
