All about nails

The Real Question Every Nail Lover Asks Okay, let’s get real for a second. I’ve been doing nails—professionally, personally, obsessively—for what feels like forever. And if I had a dollar for every time someone asked me “But Sarah, don’t those stick-on nails ruin your cuticles?”… well, I’d have enough for another eleglara haul, that’s for […]

When Your Nails Are More “Nubs” Than Nails Okay, confession time. My nails? They’re what my husband lovingly calls “functional.” Which is mom-code for “I bite them when I’m stressed and they never grow past my fingertips.” For years, I thought press-ons were for people with actual nail beds. You know, those mythical creatures who

The Morning Question That Started It All So my friend texted me this morning while I was making pancakes for my 6-year-old. “Sarah, I love how your nails look, but seriously—can you actually LIVE with them? Like, shower? Work out? Type emails?” And honestly? I almost spilled the maple syrup. Because that’s the real question,

The Step Everyone Wants to Skip (And Why You Shouldn’t) Okay, I’m going to be real with you. When I first started using press-on nails—and this was years before I worked with Eleglara—I would literally just wipe my nails with alcohol and slap those babies on. I was in my early 20s, running between fashion

The Salon Secret They Don’t Want You to Know Okay, confession time. I’ve spent more money on salon manicures than I’d like to admit. Like that time I got gel nails before my cousin’s wedding and they chipped within 48 hours. Weird, I know. But here’s the thing I’ve learned after years in this industry:

The Heartbreak of a Premature Pop-Off Okay, confession time. Last month, I was at my kid’s soccer game, cheering like the enthusiastic mom I am, when I went to grab my water bottle and… pop. My gorgeous almond-shaped press-on just flew right off and landed in the grass. Mortifying. And it was only day two.

The Great Nail Debate: My Personal Journey Okay, let’s get real for a second. I’ve been in the beauty industry for what feels like forever—since before Instagram filters were a thing, if you can believe that. And if there’s one question I get asked constantly, whether I’m chatting with my sister, a client, or random

The Question Every Nail Lover Asks Okay, confession time. I’ve been wearing press-ons since I was probably too young to be worrying about my nail health. Back in high school, it was those drugstore sets that smelled vaguely chemical and popped off at the worst possible moments. And honestly? My nails were a mess. Brittle,

The Honest Truth About Press-On Nail Longevity Honestly, I get this question more than any other. “Sarah, how long do press-on nails ACTUALLY last?” And every time, I have to take a deep breath because the answer isn’t simple. It’s not like there’s some magical number that applies to everyone. Weird, I know – you’d

So You Want to Try Press-On Nails? Honestly, I get it. You’ve seen them all over Instagram, your friend rocked a set at brunch, and now you’re curious. But maybe you’re also a little intimidated. I was too, the first time I picked up a box – and this is coming from someone who’s been