The Velvora blog
Guides, trends and honest answers on at-home gel nails.

2 September 2026
New Year Nails UK: Sparkly Gel Nail Strips to See In 2027
The champagne, gold and glitter gel nail strips UK customers wear for New Year, applied at home in about ten minutes and still perfect well into January.

1 September 2026
Winter Nail Colours UK 2026: The Shades to Wear from November to February
Deep velvets, chrome, emerald and snowy pearls: the winter nail colours to wear in the UK for 2026, all as ten minute gel nail strips.

1 September 2026
Christmas Nails UK 2026: Festive Gel Nail Strips for the Party Season
The Christmas nail looks UK customers love most: candy canes, gingerbread and ruby reds as easy gel nail strips, done at home in about ten minutes.

1 September 2026
Halloween Nails UK 2026: Easy Gel Nail Strip Looks You Can Do at Home
Salon-level Halloween nails at home: the best black, plum and glow in the dark gel nail strips for October 2026, applied in about ten minutes.

7 July 2026
Red Glitter Nails Are Back: How to Get the Look at Home
Red glitter nails at home Red glitter nails are back, but not in the old “only for Christmas parties” way.

3 July 2026
Electric Pink Gel Nail Strips UK: The At-Home Summer Manicure Guide
Electric pink gel nail strips UK Electrify your summer nails. If your calendar says work, weather and last-minute plans, but

1 July 2026
Rose Pearl Semi-Cured Gel Toe Strips UK: The 15-Minute Summer Pedicure Shortcut

10 June 2026
Tie-Dye Gel Nail Strips UK: Summer Nails at Home in 2026

5 June 2026
Gel Nail Strips Pregnancy Safety: What to Know
A clear, pregnancy-conscious guide to gel nail strips, including HEMA-Free and 14-Free formulation facts, UV LED lamp tips, application advice and when to ask your midwife.

5 June 2026
How to Use Cuticle Oil Pen: The Right Way
Learn how to use a cuticle oil pen properly, including the exact amount, timing and massage method for softer-looking cuticles without greasy residue.

4 June 2026
Gel Nail Strips Lifting? How to Seal the Edges
Gel nail strips lifting at the edges? Learn the exact prep, sizing, pressing and curing fixes that help semi-cured gel strips stay smooth for longer.

4 June 2026
Autumn Nail Colours UK: 9 Chic Shades to Try
Discover the best autumn nail colours UK shoppers can wear in 2026, from cherry red and chocolate brown to olive, plum and shimmer shades.
