For the safest results, Rich advises getting your gel manicure at a reputable, licensed salon. “In the home, it’s not as ...

Sticker nail forms and reusable dual forms are both popular options for long-lasting gel manicures. Sticker forms temporarily sit under the nail, allowing you to build and sculpt nail extensions using ...

As Europe's ban on a common chemical in gel nail polish goes into effect, should you start skipping the salon?

Over-using polish or acetone removers could lead to dryness, weakness and discoloration. "What can happen is a condition ...

Insider's Caroline Aghajanian visited Nails Paradise in Los Angeles to learn about some of the different nail techniques they offer and picked four of the most popular to try. She wore sculptured ...

It was 9pm when I decided the best way to wind down after a long week of work was to start – well, rush – a full set of DIY gel nails using my low-budget at-home kit. Yes, I work in beauty and love a ...

In recent years, soft gel nails have grown in popularity—so much so that even Tom Bachik, Jennifer Lopez’s go-to nail expert, relies on them to create the star’s natural-looking nails. If you’re a fan ...

Manicures for me are what blowouts are to other people: whether professional or DIY, they give me a serious boost of serotonin. But compared to most nail aficionados, my preferences are pretty simple.

I never feel complete without fresh nails. That said, getting regular manicures may be great for my nail game, but it's absolutely tragic for my wallet. Doing my gel nails at home, though? A game ...