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How to Read a Nail Brand’s SDS Sheet

SDS sheets are a legal requirement for all professional nail brands, but many nail techs find them overwhelming at first glance. This guide breaks down each section in simple terms, helping you und...

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...

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...

From Novice to Expert with Sammi Pelling

Whether you're new to the industry or just looking to level up your business and become a master of your trade, our latest business mastery session with the amazing Sammi Pelling will give you all ...

NAIL TECH SPOTLIGHT Mellissa Moss

Mellissa is a HONA Nail Tech and is always  serving up the most adorable designs! Here are a few of our absolute favourites.

Nail Tech Spotlight: Morgan Atlanta

This month we are celebrating the wonderfully talented Morgan Atlanta. Morgan won our latest nail art competition and wowed the community with her gorgeous valentine's heart design. 

HONA 2025 YEAR IN REVIEW

2025 was one of the biggest years in HONA’s story so far. From moving into our new 12,500 sq ft HQ and hitting 60k Insta followers, to launching TrueBuild, celebrating TrueSculpt’s global recogniti...

5 Clean Manicure Looks

Discover 5 clean, chic manicure looks with HONA Co-Founder Charlotte! Learn simple and creative techniques to enhance your nail artistry.

HONA New's January Newsletter

In this month's HONA newsletter, we reflect on a fantastic start to the year with highlights from the After-Christmas Party, True Sculpt launch, and a look ahead at the Simple French collection. Pl...

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 ...

Christmas Reindeer Nail Art Tutorial

Get ready for another festive tutorial in our Advent series! We’re excited to feature the incredibly talented @avaishlanails, who brings her creativity to life with an elegant reindeer nail design....

Converting Brands with Candy Rain Salons

Switching brands can be a big decision, but it’s often necessary for the safety and satisfaction of your clients. Meghan’s journey shows that with the right research, transparent communication, and...

2025 Nail Trend Predictions

While 2024 isn't over yet, it’s never too early for nail techs and clients who love to stay ahead of the curve to start thinking about the nail art trends that will dominate 2025.

Nail Tech Spotlight @Simplymarthas

As Spring unfolds and we transition into summer, Our April Nail Spotlight shines on the super talented Martha Mumby @Simplymarthas In this feature we delve into Martha's work and why we love it! He...

E-file infill, prep and walkthrough tutorial

The E-File is a game changer for nail prep and finishing, helping you work faster while keeping the natural nail safe. In this tutorial we take you step by step through how to use the HONA ProFile ...

Community Top Tips on Entering the Nail Industry

We asked members of our HONA community what they wish they had known as a newbie nail tech and their top tips for those just starting out.

Nail Tech Spotlight Julie Green

This month, we are delighted to shine the nail tech spotlight on Julie Green from @simplygels_allesley! With her exceptional talent and unique style, Julie has established herself as a prominent fi...

The HONA Podcast - Episode 1 - Intro

The inaugural episode of the HONA podcast hosted by Mike and Charl, detailing the story behind their brand, HONA. They recount their journey from humble beginnings during the COVID-19 lockdown, whe...

HONA News May Newsletter

Catch up on HONA’s May highlights, from new gel polish launches and award wins to trending nail art, spotlights, and a sneak peek at what's coming in June.

How To Apply Perfect Dark Gel Polish

Our wonderful HONA nail tech, Damon, to create a step-by-step nail art tutorial on how to nail black or dark colour sets, as well as a black French manicure.

EASTER MINI EGG TUTORIAL

Get spring-ready with this enchanting Easter nail art tutorial by the talented @ellesgelsandbeauty. 

Hard Gel vs Builder Gel: What's the Difference?

Discover how HONA’s prescriptive manicure approach helps nail techs choose the right gel system for every client. From TrueSculpt Hard Gel to TrueBuild and TrueFoundation Builder Gels, learn how to...

Allergy Awareness: A Case Study - Kelly's Story

A heartfelt case study from a Kelly, a HONA nail tech, who personally experienced the development of an allergy.

Creating a More Inclusive and Diverse Client Base and Studio Space

Community means everything to us at HONA. We wouldn't be where we are today without our HONA Squad. Which is why we wanted to create a blog post which combines two passions of ours, helping your bu...