{"id":65477,"date":"2025-12-20T05:06:01","date_gmt":"2025-12-20T05:06:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/lesotho\/all-news\/business-booms-in-various-sectors-for-christmas"},"modified":"2025-12-20T05:50:23","modified_gmt":"2025-12-20T05:50:23","slug":"business-booms-in-various-sectors-for-christmas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/lesotho\/all-news\/business-booms-in-various-sectors-for-christmas","title":{"rendered":"Business Booms in Various Sectors for Christmas"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"ap-article-header-tag\"> <strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Lesotho. <\/strong> <\/span>As the festive season unfolds, nail salons across Lesotho are experiencing a surge in customers eager to add sparkle to their holiday celebrations. From bold colours and different designs to classic manicures, the nail business has become one of the most vibrant beneficiaries of the end-of-year cheer.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking in an interview with the Agency on Friday, a salon owner Ms. \u2018Manyakane Molibeli says December is their busiest period of the year, with bookings filling up days in advance as many clients are preparing for weddings, office parties, church services and family gatherings, making well-groomed nails an essential part of their festive look.<\/p>\n<p>\u2018This is our peak season, and people want something special for festive season events. Some even come with pictures from social media for inspiration\u2019, she said.<\/p>\n<p>Trends this festive season include red and gold combinations, chrome finishes, French tips with a modern twist, and designs inspired by traditional Basotho patterns. Acrylic and gel nails remain popular for their durability, especially for clients travelling or attending multiple events.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ap-article-footer-note\">Find more news and analyses on <span class=\"ap-highlight-country\">Lesotho<\/span> on the <span class=\"ap-highlight-brand\">Africa Press<\/span> website<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Lesotho. As the festive season unfolds, nail salons across Lesotho are experiencing a surge in customers eager to add sparkle to their holiday celebrations. From bold colours and different designs to classic manicures, the nail business has become one of the most vibrant beneficiaries of the end-of-year cheer. 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