I’ll admit, I used to be guilty of peeling off my gel nails the second they started lifting. While it seemed like a convenient solution at the time, the aftermath told a different story—thin, brittle ...

Getting a fresh acrylic, gel, or dip powder manicure can do wonders for your confidence and self-esteem. However, all good things must come to an end, and when it comes to your nails, it can be so ...

Although gel manicures may seem like a newer nail technique, they have actually been around since the 1980s. “Gels have been popular since the ’80s but it wasn’t until the late ’90s and early 2000s ...

Getting fresh acrylic nails feels like a treat. But the not-so-fun part? The removal process. Seeing a pro can take time and money, but picking them off yourself can lead to serious damage to your ...

Literally no one likes having chipped nails. And nail technology has tried to ebb the frequency of chips with the invention of gel nail polish. But, the bad news is, nail polish remover doesn’t ...

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If you're going to remove acrylic nails at home, here's what experts recommend so you don't ruin your nails. I go through an acrylic nail phase once every few years. Usually, it’s immediately ...

Consider this the mani-cure. Now that nonessential businesses like hairdressers and nail salons have closed down because of the coronavirus, many beauty buffs are struggling with upkeep during ...

Sure, you’re probably pretty familiar with nail polish, or acrylic and gel nails, but there’s a new trend to try: dip powder nails, sometimes called SNS nails. A dip powder manicure involves dipping ...

Many people love gel manicures. Gel polish's glossy finish is practically indestructible and that just-left-the-salon look can last for two weeks or more. But eventually, you will notice a tiny chip, ...