// Nails · At-Home vs Salon · Events & Photos — L3 data

const OILY = {
  type: "Events & Photos",
  parent: { title: "At-Home vs Salon", href: "/en/nails/at-home-vs-salon/" },
  grandparent: { title: "Nails", href: "/en/nails/" },
  totalCount: 74,
  hero: "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1608248597279-f99d160bfcbc?w=1800&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop",
  heroAlt: "Elegant nails at an event — close-up of manicured hands",
  h1: "When to book the salon, and how early.",
  deck: "Events, cameras, and the moments when at-home nails aren't the right call. The booking window, what photography does to nail color, and the difference between real-life perfect and photo-ready.",
  intro: "The decision to go to a salon before an event isn't about skill — it's about risk management. A wedding, a shoot, a formal dinner, a graduation: these are moments where the nails will be photographed, held, and close-read by other people. The gap between your best at-home work and a fresh salon set is smallest when the photo is a snapshot. It's widest when someone is holding a camera six inches from your ring finger. Camera sensors read color, texture, and edge quality differently than the human eye does at arm's length. Reds go deeper, nudes wash out, glitter spikes. Length differences between nails that look fine in person become visible in still photography. The booking window matters too — most good nail salons in urban markets fill up 5–10 days before a Saturday wedding. Walking in two days before is a different experience than the appointment you booked ten days out.",
  byline: "Edited by Nelly · Beauty & Style Director",
  meta: { count: 74, updated: "Updated 2 May 2026", reading: "Avg. 4 min per piece" },
};

const TYPE_SIBLINGS = [
  { id: "cost",        title: "Cost & Cadence",     n: "01", href: "/en/nails/at-home-vs-salon/cost/" },
  { id: "skill",       title: "Skill & Handedness", n: "02", href: "/en/nails/at-home-vs-salon/skill/" },
  { id: "gel-removal", title: "Gel Removal",         n: "03", href: "/en/nails/at-home-vs-salon/gel-removal/" },
  { id: "events",      title: "Events & Photos",     n: "04", cur: true, href: "/en/nails/at-home-vs-salon/events/" },
  { id: "salon-risk",  title: "Salon Risk",          n: "05", href: "/en/nails/at-home-vs-salon/salon-risk/" },
];

const QUICK_FACTS = {
  defn: {
    h: "What photography actually does to nail color and finish",
    body: "Camera sensors, especially in still photography with flash, read nail polish differently than your eyes do in person. Reds deepen and can read as burgundy. Pale nudes wash out to skin tone — nearly invisible. Glitter and shimmer refract into bright spikes that can dominate a frame. Matte finishes hold their tone better under flash than glossy. Length irregularities and edge imprecision that pass the arm's-length test show up clearly in a macro shot. If your nails will be in close-up photographs, treat them as a styling decision with camera behavior in mind.",
  },
  myths: [
    { m: "My nails look fine — they don't need to be salon-fresh for the event.",
      t: "At-arm's-length fine and camera-close fine are two different standards. The ring shot at a wedding is typically 12–18 inches from the lens. Most at-home work doesn't pass that test." },
    { m: "I can book the day before.",
      t: "You can, but in busy markets the day-before appointment gets what's left. Popular nail techs at good salons are booked 7–14 days out before peak event weekends. Early booking means you get the tech you want, not whoever is available." },
    { m: "Gel lasts longer so it's always better for events.",
      t: "Gel lasts longer on the nail, but the shine on a fresh gel set also peaks in the first 24 hours and dulls slightly over the following week. Book close enough to the event that the finish is still at peak." },
  ],
};

const BEGINNER_PATH = {
  h: "Start here, if you're planning nails around an event.",
  deck: "Five pieces in order. Covers the booking window, what to communicate to your tech, and what to do if you're going DIY anyway.",
  steps: [
    { n: "01", t: "The booking window — how far out for each event type",     time: "3 min", note: "Wedding: 10–14 days. Graduation: 7 days. Corporate shoot: as far as possible." },
    { n: "02", t: "What to tell your nail tech before an event",               time: "3 min", note: "Photography context, color direction, length, and the one detail most people skip." },
    { n: "03", t: "Nail color for photography — what reads well and what doesn't", time: "4 min", note: "How flash, natural light, and video color-grade treat different nail finishes." },
    { n: "04", t: "Length and shape for event photos — the practical guide",   time: "4 min", note: "What looks balanced in person, and what photographs as proportional." },
    { n: "05", t: "If you're doing your own nails for an event — the honest brief", time: "4 min", note: "What's achievable at home and what to communicate to yourself before you start." },
  ],
};

const TRENDING = [
  { rank: "01", t: "The booking window — how far out before a wedding",          time: "3 min", auth: "Nelly", date: "May 01", img: "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1608248597279-f99d160bfcbc?w=1100&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop", reads: "11,340" },
  { rank: "02", t: "Nail color for photography — what the camera actually does", time: "4 min", auth: "Iris",  date: "Apr 27", img: "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1604902396830-aca29e19b067?w=1100&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop", reads: "9,120" },
  { rank: "03", t: "Red carpet nails vs real life — the style divide",           time: "4 min", auth: "Nelly", date: "Apr 20", img: "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1522337660859-02fbefca4702?w=1100&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop", reads: "7,480" },
  { rank: "04", t: "What to tell your nail tech before an event shoot",          time: "3 min", auth: "Iris",  date: "Apr 14", img: "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1604654894610-df63bc536371?w=1100&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop", reads: "5,920" },
  { rank: "05", t: "DIY nails for your own wedding — the risk assessment",       time: "5 min", auth: "Nelly", date: "Apr 08", img: "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1599948128020-9a44505b0d1b?w=1100&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop", reads: "4,660" },
];

const FORMAT_GUIDE = {
  h: "Booking window × event type",
  deck: "How far in advance to book, and what to prioritize for each context. These are working minimums — earlier is always better.",
  formats: [
    { name: "Wedding (own)",          when: "Book 10–14 days out; confirm 48hrs before",      avoid: "Booking same week in peak season (May–Oct)",   note: "Ring shot is close-up. Gel is standard. Brief your tech on the wedding color palette.",     verdict: "14 days minimum" },
    { name: "Wedding (guest)",        when: "Book 5–7 days out",                               avoid: "Skipping if you're in photos or video",         note: "Less scrutiny than bride, but still photographed. Don't neglect it.",                        verdict: "7 days out" },
    { name: "Professional shoot",     when: "Book 7–10 days; confirm nail direction with photographer", avoid: "Strong glitter unless photographer requests",  note: "Ask the photographer what reads on camera. They often have preferences.",                 verdict: "Coordinate early" },
    { name: "Formal dinner / gala",   when: "3–5 days out",                                    avoid: "Chipped existing gel — remove or refresh",      note: "Candlelight and event photography favor classic finishes. Avoid trend-heavy at galas.",      verdict: "3–5 days out" },
    { name: "Graduation",             when: "3–7 days out",                                    avoid: "Very long length — catches on gown fabric",     note: "Cap-tossing and handshake photos. Short to medium length is practical.",                    verdict: "Week before" },
    { name: "Video content / reels",  when: "Day before or same morning",                      avoid: "Matte under ring light — it flattens",          note: "Video color-grades differently than stills. High-shine gel reads well. Nudes often disappear.", verdict: "Same-day fresh" },
  ],
};

const HOWTOS = [
  { t: "The nail booking window — how far out for each event type",          time: 3, tech: "Planning",    auth: "Nelly", date: "May 01", img: "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1608248597279-f99d160bfcbc?w=900&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop", kick: "Planning",   pick: true },
  { t: "Nail color for photography — what the camera does to each finish",   time: 4, tech: "Color",       auth: "Iris",  date: "Apr 27", img: "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1604902396830-aca29e19b067?w=900&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop", kick: "Color",      pick: true },
  { t: "What to tell your nail tech before an event or shoot",               time: 3, tech: "Planning",    auth: "Nelly", date: "Apr 20", img: "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1522337660859-02fbefca4702?w=900&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop", kick: "Planning",   pick: true },
  { t: "Length and shape for event photography — the practical guide",       time: 4, tech: "Style",       auth: "Iris",  date: "Apr 14", img: "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1604654894610-df63bc536371?w=900&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop", kick: "Style",      pick: true },
  { t: "DIY nails for your own wedding — a risk assessment",                 time: 5, tech: "Decision",    auth: "Nelly", date: "Apr 08", img: "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1599948128020-9a44505b0d1b?w=900&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop", kick: "Decision",   pick: true },
  { t: "Red vs nude for the wedding ring shot — what reads on camera",       time: 3, tech: "Color",       auth: "Iris",  date: "Apr 02", img: "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1608248597279-f99d160bfcbc?w=900&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop", kick: "Color",      pick: false },
  { t: "Red carpet nails — what they look like, why they look that way",     time: 4, tech: "Style",       auth: "Nelly", date: "Mar 26", img: "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1604902396830-aca29e19b067?w=900&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop", kick: "Style",      pick: false },
  { t: "Flash photography and glitter nail polish — what happens",           time: 3, tech: "Color",       auth: "Iris",  date: "Mar 19", img: "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1522337660859-02fbefca4702?w=900&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop", kick: "Color",      pick: false },
  { t: "Matte vs gloss under ring light — the video content question",       time: 3, tech: "Color",       auth: "Nelly", date: "Mar 13", img: "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1604654894610-df63bc536371?w=900&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop", kick: "Color",      pick: false },
  { t: "Gel timing before a wedding — when peak shine is",                   time: 3, tech: "Planning",    auth: "Iris",  date: "Mar 07", img: "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1599948128020-9a44505b0d1b?w=900&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop", kick: "Planning",   pick: false },
  { t: "Nail shape for a formal gown — what works in photos",                time: 4, tech: "Style",       auth: "Nelly", date: "Mar 01", img: "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1608248597279-f99d160bfcbc?w=900&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop", kick: "Style",      pick: false },
  { t: "Graduation nail ideas that photograph at medium distance",            time: 3, tech: "Style",       auth: "Iris",  date: "Feb 23", img: "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1604902396830-aca29e19b067?w=900&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop", kick: "Style",      pick: false },
  { t: "Natural light vs flash — two different nail color standards",        time: 4, tech: "Color",       auth: "Nelly", date: "Feb 16", img: "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1522337660859-02fbefca4702?w=900&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop", kick: "Color",      pick: false },
  { t: "Nail emergencies the day before an event — what you can actually fix", time: 3, tech: "Planning",  auth: "Iris",  date: "Feb 09", img: "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1604654894610-df63bc536371?w=900&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop", kick: "Planning",   pick: false },
  { t: "How a professional shoot nail brief works",                           time: 4, tech: "Planning",   auth: "Nelly", date: "Feb 02", img: "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1599948128020-9a44505b0d1b?w=900&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop", kick: "Planning",   pick: false },
  { t: "Press-ons for events — when they're a legitimate option",             time: 3, tech: "Decision",   auth: "Iris",  date: "Jan 26", img: "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1608248597279-f99d160bfcbc?w=900&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop", kick: "Decision",   pick: false },
  { t: "Nail length for different event types — a practical guide",           time: 4, tech: "Style",      auth: "Nelly", date: "Jan 19", img: "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1604902396830-aca29e19b067?w=900&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop", kick: "Style",      pick: false },
  { t: "The gala nail — what works at candlelit events",                      time: 3, tech: "Style",      auth: "Iris",  date: "Jan 12", img: "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1522337660859-02fbefca4702?w=900&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop", kick: "Style",      pick: false },
  { t: "Video versus still — two different nail color briefs",                time: 4, tech: "Color",      auth: "Nelly", date: "Jan 05", img: "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1604654894610-df63bc536371?w=900&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop", kick: "Color",      pick: false },
  { t: "Same-day nail options when the salon is fully booked",                time: 3, tech: "Decision",   auth: "Nelly", date: "Dec 29", img: "https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1599948128020-9a44505b0d1b?w=900&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop", kick: "Decision",   pick: false },
];

const TECH_FILTERS = ["All", "Planning", "Color", "Style", "Decision"];

const TYPE_CROSSLINKS = [
  { id: "cost",        title: "Cost & Cadence",     deck: "The 12-month math. When at-home saves money and when it doesn't.",          count: 112, href: "/en/nails/at-home-vs-salon/cost/" },
  { id: "skill",       title: "Skill & Handedness", deck: "The non-dominant hand problem and how far practice actually gets you.",      count: 98,  href: "/en/nails/at-home-vs-salon/skill/" },
  { id: "gel-removal", title: "Gel Removal",         deck: "Foil wrap vs salon soak-off. What damage looks like, when to stop.",        count: 87,  href: "/en/nails/at-home-vs-salon/gel-removal/" },
  { id: "salon-risk",  title: "Salon Risk",          deck: "Tool hygiene, autoclave standards, what to look for before you sit down.", count: 91,  href: "/en/nails/at-home-vs-salon/salon-risk/" },
];

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