https://madlac.com/blogs/blog/milky-nails-soft-glossy-manicure-guide 2026-09-01T01:19:50+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0926/9057/9841/articles/64_60d1dbdb-cf70-4dfe-850b-01c3ebc40a85.jpg?v=1788218385 Milky Nails: How to Create a Soft, Glossy Manicure Top Milky Shine by Madlac https://madlac.com/blogs/blog/rubber-base-vs-builder-gel-differences-guide 2026-09-01T02:28:55+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0926/9057/9841/articles/madlac-rubber-base-vs-builder-gel-hero_52ec0588-8295-4bb8-92bf-e485575372e4.png?v=1788222528 Rubber Base vs Builder Gel: What Is the Difference? Comparison of short Rubber Base nails and structured Builder Gel nails https://madlac.com/blogs/blog/why-gel-polish-lifts-causes-solutions 2026-09-03T09:00:13+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0926/9057/9841/articles/madlac-blog-gel-polish-lifting-example.png?v=1788225079 Why Gel Polish Lifts: Find the Cause Before Changing Products Example visualisation of the effect: Why Gel Polish Lifts: Find the Cause Before Changing Products https://madlac.com/blogs/blog/nail-prep-dehydrator-primer-differences 2026-09-05T09:00:03+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0926/9057/9841/articles/madlac-blog-nail-prep-primer-example.png?v=1788225085 Nail Prep, Dehydrator and Primer: What Does Each Step Do? Example visualisation of the effect: Nail Prep, Dehydrator and Primer: What Does Each Step Do? https://madlac.com/blogs/blog/uv-led-nail-lamp-correct-curing-guide 2026-09-07T09:00:05+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0926/9057/9841/articles/madlac-blog-uv-led-curing-example.png?v=1788225093 UV LED Nail Lamp Guide: Correct Curing Without Guesswork Example visualisation of the effect: UV LED Nail Lamp Guide: Correct Curing Without Guesswork https://madlac.com/blogs/blog/remove-gel-polish-without-damaging-natural-nails 2026-09-09T09:00:04+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0926/9057/9841/articles/madlac-blog-safe-gel-polish-removal-example.png?v=1788225101 How to Remove Gel Polish Without Damaging the Natural Nail Example visualisation of the effect: How to Remove Gel Polish Without Damaging the Natural Nail https://madlac.com/blogs/blog/how-to-choose-top-coat-guide 2026-09-11T09:00:05+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0926/9057/9841/articles/madlac-blog-top-coat-finishes-example.png?v=1788225108 How to Choose a Top Coat: No-Wipe, Gloss, Matte and Effects Example visualisation of the effect: How to Choose a Top Coat: No-Wipe, Gloss, Matte and Effects https://madlac.com/blogs/blog/perfect-french-manicure-smile-line-guide 2026-09-13T09:00:04+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0926/9057/9841/articles/madlac-blog-french-manicure-example.png?v=1788225116 Perfect French Manicure: Classic, Micro and Coloured Smile Lines Example visualisation of the effect: Perfect French Manicure: Classic, Micro and Coloured Smile Lines https://madlac.com/blogs/blog/chrome-nails-mirror-effect-step-by-step 2026-09-15T09:00:03+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0926/9057/9841/articles/madlac-blog-chrome-nails-example.png?v=1788225123 Chrome Nails Without Patches: Mirror Effect Step by Step Example visualisation of the effect: Chrome Nails Without Patches: Mirror Effect Step by Step https://madlac.com/blogs/blog/gel-polish-near-cuticle-without-flooding 2026-09-17T09:00:04+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0926/9057/9841/articles/madlac-blog-cuticle-application-example.png?v=1788225131 Clean Gel Polish Application Near the Cuticle Without Flooding Example visualisation of the effect: Clean Gel Polish Application Near the Cuticle Without Flooding https://madlac.com/blogs/blog/gel-polish-wrinkles-bubbles-shrinks-after-curing 2026-09-19T09:00:03+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0926/9057/9841/articles/madlac-blog-curing-defects-example.png?v=1788225139 Why Gel Polish Wrinkles, Bubbles or Shrinks After Curing Example visualisation of the effect: Why Gel Polish Wrinkles, Bubbles or Shrinks After Curing https://madlac.com/blogs/blog/gel-manicure-aftercare-maintenance-guide 2026-09-21T09:00:02+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0926/9057/9841/articles/madlac-blog-gel-manicure-aftercare-example.png?v=1788225148 Gel Manicure Aftercare: Protect the Finish and Plan Maintenance Example visualisation of the effect: Gel Manicure Aftercare: Protect the Finish and Plan Maintenance https://madlac.com/blogs/blog/gel-polish-coverage-guide 2026-09-23T09:00:01+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0926/9057/9841/articles/madlac-blog-01-gel-polish-coverage-guide_a24670f0-525a-4edc-b5d3-8c53423b9365.png?v=1788252784 Sheer, Semi-Opaque or Full Coverage Gel Polish: How to Choose Three gel polish swatches showing sheer, semi-opaque and full coverage finishes https://madlac.com/blogs/blog/milky-base-vs-nude-base 2026-09-25T09:00:04+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0926/9057/9841/articles/madlac-blog-02-milky-base-vs-nude-base.png?v=1788253561 Milky Base or Nude Base: Which Finish Suits Your Manicure? Natural nails comparing translucent milky pink and neutral nude base finishes https://madlac.com/blogs/blog/rubber-base-vs-fiber-base 2026-09-27T09:00:04+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0926/9057/9841/articles/madlac-blog-03-rubber-base-vs-fiber-base.png?v=1788254328 Rubber Base vs Fiber Base: Flexibility, Reinforcement and Best Uses Professional comparison of a flexible rubber base and a fibre reinforced base on nail swatches https://madlac.com/blogs/blog/builder-gel-vs-bottle-gel 2026-09-29T09:00:01+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0926/9057/9841/articles/madlac-blog-04-builder-gel-vs-bottle-gel.png?v=1788255423 Builder Gel vs Bottle Gel: Choose the Right Structure for the Nail Professional comparison of builder gel in a jar and brush-on bottle gel https://madlac.com/blogs/blog/builder-gel-viscosity-guide 2026-10-01T09:00:04+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0926/9057/9841/articles/madlac-blog-05-builder-gel-viscosity-guide.png?v=1788256199 Builder Gel Viscosity Explained: Thin, Medium or Thick? Professional comparison of thin medium and thick builder gel consistency https://madlac.com/blogs/blog/apex-placement-guide 2026-10-03T09:00:04+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0926/9057/9841/articles/madlac-blog-06-apex-placement-guide.png?v=1788256965 Apex Placement Guide: Balance, Strength and a Natural Profile Professional side profile showing balanced builder gel apex placement https://madlac.com/blogs/blog/short-nail-architecture 2026-10-05T09:00:03+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0926/9057/9841/articles/madlac-blog-07-short-nail-architecture.png?v=1788258218 Short Nail Architecture: Reinforce Without Adding Bulk Professional short nail overlay with thin balanced builder gel architecture https://madlac.com/blogs/blog/gel-refill-vs-removal 2026-10-07T09:00:02+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0926/9057/9841/articles/madlac-blog-08-gel-refill-vs-removal.png?v=1788258972 Gel Refill or Full Removal: How to Make the Right Decision Professional assessment of builder gel before refill or full removal https://madlac.com/blogs/blog/nail-shape-guide 2026-10-09T09:00:03+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0926/9057/9841/articles/madlac-blog-09-nail-shape-guide.png?v=1788259694 Nail Shape Guide: Almond, Oval, Square or Squoval? Example comparison of almond, oval, square and squoval nail silhouettes https://madlac.com/blogs/blog/file-almond-nails-symmetrically 2026-10-11T09:00:02+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0926/9057/9841/articles/madlac-blog-10-file-almond-nails-symmetrically.png?v=1788260238 How to File Almond Nails Symmetrically Example of reference lines used to file a symmetrical almond nail https://madlac.com/blogs/blog/short-square-nails-corners 2026-10-13T09:00:03+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0926/9057/9841/articles/madlac-blog-11-short-square-nails-corners.png?v=1788260802 Short Square Nails: Keep the Shape Without Weak Corners Example of short square nails with straight sides and supported corners https://madlac.com/blogs/blog/reinforce-thin-brittle-nails 2026-10-15T09:00:02+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0926/9057/9841/articles/madlac-blog-12-reinforce-thin-brittle-nails.png?v=1788261372 Thin and Brittle Nails: How to Choose Sensible Reinforcement Example assessment of thin and brittle natural nails before reinforcement https://madlac.com/blogs/blog/oily-nail-plate-adhesion 2026-10-17T09:00:03+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0926/9057/9841/articles/madlac-blog-13-oily-nail-plate-adhesion.png?v=1788262178 Oily Nail Plate and Gel Adhesion: A Practical Preparation Guide Example preparation sequence for a nail plate that quickly regains surface oil https://madlac.com/blogs/blog/water-moisture-before-manicure 2026-10-19T09:00:01+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0926/9057/9841/articles/madlac-blog-14-water-moisture-before-manicure.png?v=1788262868 Water and Moisture Before a Manicure: Why Timing Matters Example dry preparation window after prolonged contact with water before a gel manicure https://madlac.com/blogs/blog/cuticle-preparation-guide 2026-10-21T09:00:05+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0926/9057/9841/articles/madlac-blog-15-cuticle-preparation-guide.png?v=1788263543 Cuticle Preparation: A Clean Finish Without Overworking the Nail Example of controlled cuticle preparation for a clean gel manicure outline https://madlac.com/blogs/blog/e-file-bits-guide 2026-10-23T09:00:04+02:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0926/9057/9841/articles/madlac-blog-16-e-file-bits-guide.png?v=1788264253 E-File Bits Guide: Shapes, Materials and Practical Uses Example selection of e-file bit shapes for controlled nail work https://madlac.com/blogs/blog/nail-file-grit-guide 2026-10-25T09:00:03+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0926/9057/9841/articles/madlac-blog-17-nail-file-grit-guide.png?v=1788264887 Nail File Grit Guide: Choose the Right Abrasiveness for Each Task Example comparison of nail file grit grades for shaping and refinement https://madlac.com/blogs/blog/nail-dust-control-hygiene 2026-10-27T09:00:03+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0926/9057/9841/articles/madlac-blog-18-nail-dust-control-hygiene.png?v=1788265657 Nail Dust Control and Workstation Hygiene: A Better Routine Nail Dust Control and Workstation Hygiene: A Better Routine https://madlac.com/blogs/blog/store-gel-polish-correctly 2026-10-29T09:00:01+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0926/9057/9841/articles/madlac-blog-19-store-gel-polish-correctly.png?v=1788266314 How to Store Gel Polish, Base and Top Coat Correctly How to Store Gel Polish, Base and Top Coat Correctly https://madlac.com/blogs/blog/why-gel-polish-thickens 2026-10-31T09:00:02+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0926/9057/9841/articles/madlac-blog-20-why-gel-polish-thickens.png?v=1788266868 Why Gel Polish Thickens in the Bottle and What to Do Next Why Gel Polish Thickens in the Bottle and What to Do Next https://madlac.com/blogs/blog/pigment-settling-gel-polish 2026-11-02T09:00:02+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0926/9057/9841/articles/madlac-blog-21-pigment-settling-gel-polish.png?v=1788267339 Pigment Settling in Gel Polish: When Mixing Helps and When It Does Not Pigment Settling in Gel Polish: When Mixing Helps and When It Does Not https://madlac.com/blogs/blog/gel-polish-skin-undertone 2026-11-04T09:00:01+01:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0926/9057/9841/articles/madlac-blog-22-gel-polish-skin-undertone.png?v=1788267922 Gel Polish and Skin Undertone: A Practical Colour-Matching Guide Gel Polish and Skin Undertone: A Practical Colour-Matching Guide