Nail & Beauty Blog

Tips, product guides, and tutorials from Magpie Europe – covering gel systems, nail art techniques, and wholesale sourcing for salons and technicians across Ireland and the EU.

Choosing Your Base & Structure System

A guide to nail prep and base coat selection, and how to match the right base and structure product to each client's natural nail.

How to Choose the Right Gel System for Your Salon

Structure gel, builder gel, hard gel, or acrygel – a decision guide to help you pick the right system client by client.

Nail Art Stickers vs Foil vs Slices: What's the Difference?

How each nail art technique works, what it's best for, and how to combine them for a bespoke finish.

Why Buy Wholesale Nail Supplies from an EU-Based Distributor

How ordering from an EU-based distributor avoids the customs delays, import charges, and VAT complications of post-Brexit UK sourcing.

5 Nail Art Ideas Using Shapes, Glitter & Foil

Five techniques for building detailed, dimensional nail art quickly and consistently using shapes, glitter, and foil.

Introducing the Magpie Nail Art Sticker Collection

An introduction to our 200+ design sticker range, and how to apply and pair them with other nail art techniques.