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Spring/Summer 2025 Nail Art Trend Predictions

From butter yellow to blooming gel, Spring/Summer 2025 is serving fresh energy in every set. Explore this season’s standout shades, subtle textures, and modern finishes—designed to elevate without ...

March 2025 Nail Art Inspiration & Trends

Spring is here, and it’s time to refresh your nails with this season’s hottest trends! From Matcha Nails and Lemon French tips to modern metallics and dreamy milky whites, we’re breaking down the t...

HONA NEW'S: Rodeo Nights Round-Up

On Sunday, the 12th of May, we hosted our RODEO NIGHTS event, so let's recap and round up HONA'S Hoedown!

August 2026 Inspiration & Trends

Discover the biggest August 2026 nail trends, from Ube Purple nails and maximalist nail art to cat eye nails, hibiscus flowers, playful French tips and the hottest summer nail colours.

November 2025 Nail Art Inspiration & Trends

November brings a shift in nail trends, blending autumn warmth with festive sparkle. From milky white builder gels to soft glitters and rich seasonal tones, this month’s looks are all about effortl...

November 2023 Nail Art Trends and Ideas

From the wacky and whimsical to the moody masterpieces and the sparkly stunners, let’s delve into what’s got the HONA Hens a clucking and look at some of our favourite Winter nail designs for 2023.

What is TrueBond? Your Guide to Better Gel Retention

Discover how TrueBond helps improve gel retention, reduce lifting and support stronger adhesion across Builder Gel, Gel Polish, SwiftTips and Hard Gel services.

Wedding Nail trends & Inspiration

From milky builder gels and classic French tips to lace details, glitter finishes and something blue accents, discover elegant wedding nail inspiration perfect for bridal season.

Nail Tech Spotlight Ruby Davies

Ruby @rrdnailz is turning busy-season chaos into quiet-month strategy. From “data collection mode” in the salon to soft-influencing chrome moments online, her approach to content, creativity and Ja...

How to Boost Salon Profits with Valentine’s Day Marketing Ideas

Maximise your salon’s profits this Valentine’s Day with HONA’s essential marketing strategies. From social media tips to special offers, discover ways to attract clients, show appreciation, and boo...

Ombre Nail Tutorial

Join Olivia as she shares all of her ombre tips and tricks with five beautiful looks.

TrueSculpt Hard Gel: A Versatile Solution for Every Nail Tech's Needs

A complete guide to HONA TrueSculpt Hard Gel, including the differences between Core, Express and Fibre, when to use each formula, FAQs, pricing guidance and how TrueSculpt supports a prescriptive ...

Wicked nail art inspiration and trends

Are you a good witch or a bad witch? With HONA, you can embrace both sides of your magical persona! Dive into a world of inspiration that celebrates the enchanting allure of spellbinding colours an...

Bridgerton Nail Art Inspiration & Trends

Step into the lavish world of "Bridgerton" with our latest nail trend blog, where romance meets regency, and every detail speaks sophistication. This series has not only captured hearts with its en...

2026 Nail Art Trend Predictions

2026 nail art trends are all about contrast, texture and personal expression. From Moody Lux tones and cat eye finishes to soft French tips, spotty nails and Cloud Dancer–inspired milky builders, t...

Jelly Cat Eye Tutorial

Cat Eye nails are the ultimate mix of creativity and precision. With Charlotte’s Jelly Cat Eye technique, you’ll learn how to control the light, depth and reflection to create looks that shimmer wi...

October 2025 Nail Art Inspiration & Trends

October nails are all about rich tones, moody textures, and playful seasonal designs. From velvety plums and deep browns to mirror chrome and starry details, discover the shades and styles defining...

Nail Tech Spotlight Jemma Elizabeth

Discover Jemma Elizabeth’s journey from salon owner to educator. Real talk on burnout, balance, business growth, and building your reputation.

Valentine's Day 2026 Nail Art Ideas And Inspiration

Valentines day 2026 Nail Art  Looking for the perfect Valentine's Day nail art ideas? Discover HONA's top Valentine's Day designs including swirl hearts, heart-shaped air balloons, and glitter red ...

Nail Tech Spotlight Mika Johnson

This month’s Nail Tech Spotlight celebrates Mika Johnson (@nailsbymikaj), a bold Y2K inspired creator whose passion for colour, inclusivity and community has made her a standout in the HONA family....

September 2026 Inspiration & Trends

As September arrives, nail trends begin their transition into autumn, making it the perfect time to explore the biggest September nail trends, autumn nails and transitional nail art ideas. Summer b...

HONA News July 2026 Newsletter

Celebrate four years of the HONA Gel System as we look back at July's biggest highlights, including new HONASKIN launches, free education, August nail trends and a preview of what's still to come.

HONA News November 2025 Newsletter

November was all about turning up the volume at HONA. From our biggest Black Friday Sale and the first wave of Christmas excitement to new BuilderPot shades, cosy seasonal cuticle oils and our bran...

The Inhibition Layer: What It Is, Why It Matters & When (If Ever) You Should Wipe It

Cured your gel and it’s still a bit tacky? That’s not under-curing it’s the inhibition layer. In this guide we explain what it is, why it matters for adhesion and retention, and exactly when (and w...

HONA's Guide To Curing Gel Products

In this guide you'll find all you need to know about curing HONA gel system products.

October 2024 Nail Art Inspiration & Trends

As October arrives, autumn is truly upon us, with cooler days, cosy knits, and the rich colours of the season all around. It's the perfect time to explore new nail art trends that reflect the beaut...

Nail Tech Spotlight @create_cure_

Introducing our Nail Tech Spotlight feature for this month! We're thrilled to highlight the incredible work of Marie from @create_cure_. Stay tuned as we explore Marie' s portfolio, filled with stu...

HONA News October 2025 Newsletter

October brought big news for HONA our 2025 Advent Calendar launched, Cat Eye nails took over as the season’s hottest trend, and our community shone brighter than ever. From festive inspo to standou...

Nail Tech Spotlight Emma Louise

This month’s Nail Tech Spotlight celebrates Emma, a HONA tech who’s built her career around care, community, and safer nail systems. Inspired by HONA’s HEMA-free formulations, Emma has found her pa...

Nail Tech Spotlight Emily Robyn

Emily Robyn is known for her precision, passion, and powerful mindset. In this spotlight, she shares how she transitioned from employee to entrepreneur, why she swapped builder gel for hard gel, an...

Christmas Fairy Lights Tutorial

Get ready to delve into the next festive tutorial for the Advent Series, We're thrilled to feature the incredibly talented Damon Evans who showcases his exceptional eye for detail with a classic Ch...

Nail Tech Spotlight: Damon Evans

Vi presenterar månadens Nail Tech Spotlight, Damon Evans! (@bydamonevans) Med en otrolig förmåga att förvandla naglar till dukar av ren konst, har Damon snabbt blivit en av vårt communitys favorit...

Floral Nail Art Tutorial

Join HONA Co-Founder Charlotte as she shares her favourite brushes, pro tips, and easy techniques for creating stunning floral nail art. From blooming gel designs to marble-effect leaves and statem...

How to boost your salon profits with festival season marketing ideas

Festival season is the perfect opportunity to boost your salon’s profits and connect with clients in fresh, exciting ways. Learn how to offer festival-inspired services, retail products, and social...