The journal · since 2016
Notes from the studio.
A slow, occasional newsletter on nail care, hygiene, the small craft of running a studio in Hanoi, and a few places to eat after your appointment. Posted whenever there's something worth saying.
Featured A nail care guide for the Hanoi summer
Humidity, scooter handlebars, and seven things to do between appointments to keep your gel looking fresh.
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Why we sterilise everything — and what to ask anywhere you go
A short note on hygiene standards in nail studios, and the questions a first-time visitor should always ask.
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Cat-eye gel, explained without the marketing
How the magnetic pigment actually works, why it looks different on every nail, and the four shades we keep on the shelf.
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