For my November wedding, however, I wanted to go the extra mile. I didn't want to reinvent the wheel exactly (I aimed to look ...

Gel nails refer to a manicure that uses a light-sensitive gel to alter the appearance of the nails. A UV nail lamp cures the gel to create a shiny, durable, quick-drying manicure. Manicures are ...

Appearance: The main difference between gel polish and dip powder is that dip powder contains polymers, giving them a ...

Hardly anyone uses normal nail polish anymore, it seems. Now, gel and acrylic manicures are the thing—and you don’t even have to go to a salon to get them. Gel and acrylic manis appeal to many because ...

This won’t make anyone green with envy. Experts are warning of the adverse effects of allowing gel manicures to “grow out” just to save some cash. “Who doesn’t like gel nails, especially in the summer ...

If you’ve ever gotten a manicure, chances are you’re familiar with gel nails. As one of the most popular manicure options, gel nails are commonly offered at salons as a long-lasting, chip-free ...

After beauty editor Jess Beech had back-to-back gel manis for two years straight, her natural nails were paper-thin. But all was not lost. . . FOR the past two years, I’ve had a fresh set of gel nails ...

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.

If your feed is full of chatter about the recent gel manicure ban by the European Union, you’re not alone. ICYMI, on May 12, 2025, the European Commission announced that many common gel nail polishes ...

The Pink Armor nail gel deserves a spot in your manicure kit. Our editors and experts handpick every product we feature. We may earn a commission from your purchases. I love having my nails done. I ...