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March 30, 2026

Women In Nails

The nail industry is a $17 billion business built largely by women, and it's time we said so out loud. Meet Aprés Nail Ambassador Sonia Sanchez and Hollywood manicurist Temeka Jackson, two powerhouses redefining what it means to be a nail artist today.

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March 27, 2026

TREND REPORT: 5 Red Nail Looks To Try This Season

Red nails are having a major moment, and there's never been more ways to wear them. From matte leopard print to moody cat eye and regal gold accents, we're rounding up five of the best red nail looks to try this season.

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March 23, 2026

4 Spring Nail Aesthetic Ideas

Four fresh spring nail ideas to inspire your next mani. Mismatched pastels, dainty charms, retro polka dots, and cutesy bug art. Pure visual inspo.

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March 15, 2026

To Dupe Or Not To Dupe? The True Cost of Gel-X® Alternatives

Dupe brands flood the nail extension market with cheaper Gel-X® alternatives that promise the same results for less. But the sticker price is rarely the whole story. Here's what you're actually paying for, and what inconsistent formulas end up costing you.

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March 11, 2026

Women’s History Month: Celebrating the Women of the Nail Industry

Meet Albee Chen, the founder of Aprés and inventor of Gel-X®. From a folding table in her garage to setting the gold standard in the nail industry, her story of grit, creativity, and innovation is one for the books.

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September 9, 2025

Celebrating 10 Years of Aprés Nail with 10 Days of Sales!

This September marks 10 incredible years of Aprés Nail! We’re celebrating a whole decade of artistry, innovation, and community.

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September 2, 2025

Understanding Nail Ingredients: Why Going HEMA-free & TPO-free Matters

When it comes to nail products, most of us focus on the color, shine, or how long a set will last. But what about the ingredients inside those bottles?

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August 11, 2025

IT’S OVER: 200 Gel Couleurs + Top & Base Gelcoats and You Call It Quits

t’s true. Gel Couleurs + Top & Base Gelcoats and Aprés Customers are officially broken up – for real this time.

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August 9, 2025

200 Gel Couleurs + Top & Base Gelcoats and You – A relationship on the rocks?!

Sources close to the couple say the once inseparable duo, Gel Couleurs + Top & Base Gelcoats and their twin flame, Aprés Customers, could be headed for Splitsville.

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July 31, 2025

The Vacation Edit: Poolside-Approved Nail Looks For Your Next Getaway

It’s just easier to relax when your nails are on point. Turn off those notifications, get that time off approved, grab your oversized sun hat and hit your next warm-weather vay-kay with the cutest tips ever!

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July 31, 2025

The Festival Edit: Bold, Backstage Pass-Worthy Looks

Festival season is known for bold, free-spirited looks that encapsulate the fun of being outside in a beautiful natural landscape and seeing live music with your friends.

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July 31, 2025

The Wedding Edit: Say “I Do” To Timeless Looks That Endure

Your wedding day is one of the most memorable days of your life. Whether you’ve spent months planning or are keeping things low-key, you’re bound to have endless photographs taken...

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