Popular Nail Terminology

Whether you're a professional nail technician or an enthusiastic nail art aficionado, this guide is designed to unravel the intricacies and nuances that define this thriving industry. We'll explore...

Finding the Perfect Fit for Every Finger

Say goodbye to dreaming of long nails, and welcome the convenience ofOne Step Gel Nail Extensions.This revolutionary technique has taken the beauty world by storm, offering a quick and hassle-free ...

Lifting, Peeling, Chipping... what to do!

At Esmio, we proudly deliver chip-free, one-step gel polish, providing a salon-quality finish that lasts. While our product is designed for all nail types, factors like oiliness, dryness, and weakn...

The benefits of using Cuticle Softener

When it comes to nail care, we often focus on cutting cuticles, using cuticle oil and what colour to paint next. One essential but often overlooked step is cuticle care. Cuticles serve as a protect...

A Guide to Properly Storing Gel Nail Polish

Continue achieving flawless manicures by maintaining the integrity of your One Step Gel. Keep it cool and dry Gel nail polish is sensitive to heat and humidity which can cause it to thicken. A dark...

Nail Trends We Love This Season

3D Gel XL Nail ArtAdd a unique and eye-catching dimension to your nails using Gel XL and Silver Chrome.*By michellekhxnMonochromeFrench TipsCombine elegance and simplicity to create the perfect mod...

Nail Anatomy

When it comes to nail care and aesthetics, understanding the basics of nail anatomy is essential. Our nails not only serve as a protective barrier but also add beauty and elegance to our hands. Let...

A deep dive into our Gel Remover Ingredients

The ingredients in our One Step Gel Remover are carefully selected to gently break down our One Step Gel without causing any damage to your natural nails. All of our products and ingredients abi...

Ezmio Success Stories

As an innovativeOne Step Gel Polish business, nothingmakes us happier than hearing from satisfied customers who have achieved a professional looking manicure at home. Our One Step Gel is a fantasti...

Debunking the Myth: The Safety of Nail Lamps

After decades of people questioning the safety of using nail lamps, we are now confident to reveal the truth that the level of UV exposure from LED nail lamps is well within safe limits.There are t...

What age can we start using gel polish?

Are you tired of constantly having to repaint your children's nails because the regular polish chips off so quickly? If so, you may want to consider trying Esmio One Step Gel on your little ones!Es...

Pregnancy and Gel Polish

As an expectant mother, you're likely more cautious about what you expose yourself to, and that includes beauty products like nail polish. You may have heard conflicting advice about whether it's s...

So... What is Gel Nail Polish?

Gel nail polish has become increasingly popular in recent years, and for good reason. Not only does it provide a long-lasting andglossy finish, but it can also be beneficial for your nails.In this ...

Why we don't sell E-files

What are e-files?Electric Files are Electronically powered files used for filing nails, removing unwanted skin during nail prep and removing gel polish/gel extensions.Drill ˜bits™ are referred to a...

The Truth about Cuticles that no-one told us before!

Clean girl nails means clean girl cuticles... but what do clean girl cuticles really look like? Am I meant to cut? Scrape? Push? Where do I cut, scrape and/or push? Here is the 411 on what part is ...

In my Healthy Nail Era

The EASIEST Nail Art you will ever do!

ThisGAME-CHANGING Nail Art Mat will level up your mani and it takes less than 5 minutes!What will you need? One Step Gel Polish Colour of Choice LED Lamp Optional Top Coat Dotting Tool Short Liner ...

Is 'Magic' Gel Remover bad for you?

There is a lot of misinformation out there about ˜Magic™ Gel removers, so, let™s talk about it.We have taken the greatest effort to perfect our One Step Gel Remover formula to not only be the quick...

What nail colour speaks to your soul!?

Whether you're a believer or not, your zodiac sign has a lot to do with who we are and how we see the world and determines factors about us like our personal style and beauty preferences. Today we ...

A Guide to Doing your own Nails for the First Time

So you have made the decision to start doing your own nails and are a little nervous to start... do not worry! We have all been where you are now- you know how the saying goes ˜Rome wasn™t built in...

Foods You Need to Eat for Healthy Strong Nails

Your nails are an indicator of your overall health. If your nails are dry and brittle, it means you may be lacking in some important nutrients and vitamins that help your nails to be strong and hea...

What You Can Do With Glitter Pots

Our new glitter pots are an essential in your nail art collection. With 8 different colours, there is a variety of nail art you can achieve. You can mix your glitter with optional top coat or you c...

'How To' Builder Gel XL

What is Builder Gel XL:Builder Gel XL is a thin builder gel that is designed to fill in the ridges of uneven nail beds and provide a stronger foundation for weak nails. XL stands for extra layer as...

The History of Nail Polish

Nail polishis now an item found in every household,it™s crazy to think of how it was invented and the variations that have been created along the way. Let™s delve into its beginnings.5000 BC “ Henn...

Do Your Nails Need A Break From Gel Polish?

The most common question we get asked is, do my nails need a break between gel applications? In short, the answer is no. Your nails do not need air to breath as they get their oxygen and nutrients ...

How To Get A Longer Lasting Manicure For Thin, Strong, Oily or Dry Nails

How to determine if you have thin, strong, oily or dry nail beds?Everyone™s nails are either thin and weak or hard and strong. But throw in another factor, oily or dry and it can have you second gu...

6 Easy Blooming Gel Designs

Blooming gel is a translucent formula that is used to create amazing nail art designs. Simply apply 1 coat of blooming gel to your nail (you can have a base colour first if you like), paint any col...

How To Create Easy Foil Leaf Nail Art

It™s every girls dream to be able to achieve stunning and eye catching nail art designs themselves. Now with foil leaf anyone can do effortless nail art designs that are so incredibly easy and look...

How To Know If You Need a Base or Top Coat

Esmio is the home of one step gel polish which means you do not need a base or top coat to have a complete manicure! Our one step gel polish does not stain your nails and additional steps were only...

How To Create a Squoval Nail Shape

Squoval nail shapes are one of the most popular nail shapes today. It suits all hands and can be done for long and short nails. With the help of our manyNail Files and Buffers you can nail this loo...

How To Use The Nail Art Stencil Pack

Nail art designs can sometimes be a bit difficult to achieve, especially for beginners. With our Nail Art Stencil Pack we have something for everyone. It comes with 24 sheets of all different style...

How To Correctly File Your Nails

Do your nails constantly keep breaking? This can be due to the way you are filing your nails. Did you know that there is a right and wrong way to do file your nails?Keep reading to find out the bes...

What Does 12 Free Mean?

At Esmio, providing our customers with a safe beauty routine is extremely important to us. We have perfected our very own high-quality products without any of the known carcinogens and toxins that ...

The Colour That Never Goes Out Of Style!

Did somebody day, RED WITH ENVY?Red nail polish is quintessentially classic. Adorning one's nails in shades of red makes a definitive statement of boldness and confidence. It is a hue deeply associ...

Why Painting Your Nails is Good for your Mental Health

Have you ever justdoneyour hair and instantly felt more beautiful, happier and in a better mood? Well this is because self care contributes to your mood and stress levels and overall mental health....

A bit about our Glazed, Aura and Iridescent Nail Powders.

We have chosen 3 very different nail powders that will elevate any gel colour you are wearing! Pictured here are 5 different colours which we have applied all 3 powders to. You can see in each phot...

Dehydrator VS Strong Hold Bond

Dehydrator:Dehydrator has a liquidconsistencyand removes moisture from the surface of your natural nails. The Dehydrator should be used after you buff your nails and before any other application of...

How to get the VIRAL Hailey Beiber Nails

What you will need: Claudia Cloud One Step Gel Colour Optional Top Coat Glazed Nail Powder Dusting Brush Steps:1. Paint 1-2 thin coats of Claudia Cloud and cure for 30 seconds under a UV/LED nail l...

How to properly buff before gel application

How to properly buff: You need a180 grit file or 100-120 girt buffer block. Using a buffer or file that is more than180 will actually make your nails smoother and not create a rough enough surface ...

How to cap the free edge on long and short nails

What is capping the free edge:Capping the free edge is when you paint the end of your nail with the polish applicator brush. This is important in ensuring you have a longer lasting, chip free manic...

'How To' French Tip Tool

How to Use: Before starting your mani, please wipe the silicone with a baby wipe to ensure no dust is on it and does not mix with your gel. Do not use any chemicals on the silicone as it may erode ...

Types of nail art brushes and what you can do with them

The Esmio nail art brush set comes with 7 different shaped brushes and a dotting tool. Each brush is unique and has different and multiple uses that can help you achieve your nail art designs. You ...

How To Properly Clean Your Nail Brush Set.

After investing in the nail brush set you will want to make sure you care for them properly. This means cleaning your nail brush set and storing each item in the correct way. By doing this, it will...

10 Easy Nail Art Designs for Beginners.

French TipsFrench Tips are a classic design. You will always be on trend with this nail art technique. You can use our French Tip Tool to achieve this look. Another great thing about it, is that yo...

The benefits of using a glass nail file.

Does the Tea Bag Nail Trick Work

Don't you just hate it when your nail splits/cracks really low on your nail bed and you don't want to cut your beautiful long nail because then you would have to cut them all?Well we have tried and...

Why you shouldn’t paint over your cuticles and how to stop

'How To' One Step Gel Remover

'How To' Chrome French Tips

'How To' The Perfect Gel Application

In order to get the perfect gel application you need to first perfect the preparations. Please see our 'How To' The Perfect Nail Prep' blog before apply your gel.The Application Brush:Ensure you ha...