
Why We Don’t Sell Gel Nail Products to the Public: Understanding the Risks of DIY Gel Nails
At Surmanti, we are committed to providing high-quality professional nail products to certified technicians who are trained in their proper use. While gel nails have become a popular trend among DIY enthusiasts, we made the decision to only sell our gel nail products to professionals for one simple reason: safety. We want to ensure that our products are used correctly, in ways that promote the health of both the nails and the people using them. Gel nail products, while incredible in their ability to create stunning, long-lasting manicures, require knowledge, expertise, and the right techniques to use safely and effectively. Many individuals may not fully understand the...

We are '10 free'
Being nail techs, the well-being of our customers has always been our top priority. This means it is super important for us to make sure we are using safe and quality products. This is why Surmanti has always been ’10 Free,’ meaning our products are free of the 10 major allergens: formaldehyde, toluene, parabens, camphor, formaldehyde resin, dibutyl phthalate (DBP), xylene, phthalates, triphenyl phosphate (TPHP), tert-butyl hydroperoxide (TBHP) and ethyl tosylamide. Being ’10 free’ means that our gel polish systems are healthier for the client and their nails, as well as the nail tech. Leaving everyone happy and healthy.
Nail Art
Nail Art Made Easy - Create fun and effective designs in seconds with Surmanti stamping.

Looking After Your Nails During Pregnancy
Our award-winning Nail Technician and Education Director at Surmanti Nikki Paterson shares her words of wisdom for new mummy’s who want some advice on looking after their nails during pregnancy. The aches and pains that come into play during your pregnancy journey are inevitable. Growing a tiny human comes with a wide array of changes to your body. One of the changes can be the quality and texture of your nails. When I was pregnant I found my nails were stronger than ever! I have found this with the majority of my clients also. Below are my top tips on...

Owner and Founder Maxim Titters words of wisdom for aspiring business owners in the beauty industry
With over 24 years of experience in the nail and beauty industry, mentoring beauty entrepreneurs who have won multiple awards, Surmanti Nail Tech Training Owner and Founder Maxim Titter shares here words of wisdom for those wanting to launch a business and career in beauty. 1) ‘Serving other will fill your soul’ Over the years I have personally trained hundreds of nail techs to become beauty entrepreneurs. I feel training has been one of my greatest personal achievements. The joy I feel when I see my student’s growth and progress just makes my heart swell with pride. Success to me...

Top 3 points to consider when choosing the correct nail lamp.
Nail lamps are an important piece of equipment that are used by professional nail technicians to cure gel nail polish. With a vast variety of nail lamps now available in market, we have put together the top 3 things you should consider when choosing to buy a nail lamp. 1) The wavelength of the lamp Within a particular wavelength of UV light, there is a variation of UV intensity. Ensuring your lamp produces the optimal amount of UV intensity is an important step in making sure your nail lamp will cure nails correctly. 2) Ensuring the amount of photoinitiator in...
- 1
- 2