“In order to make a manicure look great and last, the prep has to be done beforehand and it has to be perfect,” says celebrity nail artist Elle Gerstein. “Begin by scrubbing your nails with an ...

We’ve all been there. Two weeks after getting that perfect gel manicure, your polish starts lifting at the edges, and the temptation to peel it off becomes almost irresistible. But before you turn ...

Quitting nail biting can be as difficult as quitting smoking. According to the NIH, the habit (“onychophagia”) is a chronic condition that is repetitive and compulsive in nature. “Stress, anxiety, ...

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You don't need an expensive salon visit to get shiny, healthy-looking nails. With the right routine and basic tools, you can ...

While Dr Stern is not a gel polish-wearer, she's not vehemently opposed to gel manicures. "It's just important to be aware of your tolerance," Dr Stern explains. "Some people can tolerate UV exposure ...

There is nothing I love more than getting my nails done. Yes, the process itself can be tedious — I'm essentially handless for at least an hour — sometimes even two — but the results always give me an ...

Getting your nails done in 2025 looks a lot different from circa ten years ago (as do many other things, natch). Today, many flock to gels, BIAB or even press-ons, with acrylic seeming like a thing of ...