Peruse the service menu at any nail salon, and you’ll be confronted with a staggering array of choices for your manicure: exfoliation, extensions, a rainbow of colors, tips, intricate nail art ...

Not to worry, I tapped two nail experts to walk you through the key differences between Shellac vs gel. The word ‘Shellac’ is ...

Pedicures are a summer must, but when you’re sitting in that cozy salon chair making your menu selection it’s completely ...

Aside from the removal process, there is damaged baked into the treatment itself: Gel manicures work by applying layers of ...

Soft gel nails are similar to old school press-on nails —the shape of the nail comes pre-made and is meant to cover your own ...

And once you get there, you have to decide: gel polish or dip powder? Is one formula better than the other? Which one lasts longer? And in the long-term, are they healthy for your nails?

You simply cure the Gel-X full-coverage nail tip and you’re ready to paint on your gel polish. Ultimately, the type of manicure you deem “best” all comes down to personal preference.

For the clear-cut definition: it's a type of manicure that uses a soft or hard gel to build up your natural nail to make it stronger and thicker before applying polish. The builder gel keeps your ...

Podiatrist Dr. Saylee Tulpule reveals the health hazards to look for at the nail salon — plus, why you should bring your own ...

One of my worst habits—and trust me, I have quite a few—is picking off my gel nail polish. I know I could risk having my beauty editor card revoked for revealing this truth, but I am not one ...

Over lunch recently, a friend casually mentioned that her nails hurt when they’re bare: “They just don’t feel right without gel polish on them,” she told me. “It’s like they ache.” ...