For the first time in recorded history, the sales of artificial nails are poised to outpace the sales of nail polish in 2023. Why this amazing rise in popularity of artificials after decades on the ...

Both acrylic and gel manicures require ample time to achieve. Martinez says you should allow at least 30 to 45 minutes for a basic gel polish manicure and 60 minutes to three hours for hard gel ...

Acrylic nails used to have a reputation for being ultra-long, but today manicurists are making them in shorter lengths that are just as flattering for fingers and hands. Natural-looking, short acrylic ...

Reviewed by Evelyn Lim Key Takeaways Acrylic nails are a durable manicure choice for adding length and strength, lasting up ...

From the luxurious manicures you get at a chic salon to the increasingly intricate DIY sets created at home, it’s clear that the world of nail art is ever-evolving. And as the years go by, countless ...

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 ...

Traditional acrylics are one of the most popular types of nail extensions. We’ve seen them on Flo-Jo, Lil’ Kim and, at an extreme, the beauty community of Newark’s Long Nail Goddesses. From their ...

However, with those long nails, performing simple tasks like typing on your phone, or inserting your earring into your ear, or clasping your necklace, or retrieving your card from the ATM slot became ...

Polygel is a nail extension that's a beginner-friendly way to sculpt long nails that will last two weeks.

Switch out your gel manicure every three weeks, and if there's damage, keep the polish off to give nails a rest. Removing gel ...