Dip powder manicures last up to five weeks and strengthen nails, but can have contamination risks if not applied safely. Gel nail polish lasts two to three weeks and provides a greater variety of ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." After endlessly complaining to my best friend about my stubby, nail glue-encrusted fingers (tysm, ...

There was once a time when a manicure meant one thing: basic polish, swiped onto just-filed nails, finished with a shiny top coat. Today people gawk when you ask for regular polish at the salon. It’s ...

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"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." The dip powder manicure process is fairly simple. Every nail technician might have a slightly different ...

If you’ve ever gone to the salon for a manicure, it’s likely you’ve experienced the frustration of smudging your polish before you even make it home, or having it chip ahead of the event for which you ...

Nail experts break down everything you need to know about these similar yet completely distinct in-salon options. Chelsea King is a nail artist based in Long Beach, California. Ashlie Johnson is a ...

Dip and acrylic manicures both extend up to four weeks, ideal for those with weak nails seeking durability. Japanese gel, ...

Dip powder nails are created using a technique where you – or your nail technician – apply a coloured powder to the nails, building up a rich, opaque finish. The method gets its name from the at-home ...

After endlessly complaining to my best friend about my stubby, nail glue-encrusted finger tips (TYSM, press-on nails), she begged me to try dip powder nails – i.e., the nail technique virtually ...

If you were to create a wishlist for your ideal yet simple manicure, we imagine it would look a little like this: vibrant color, long-lasting staying power, chip-resistant, and gentle on the nail beds ...

From BIAB to dip powder, these long-lasting manicures offer the same unrivalled shine and longevity as your go-to gels. Following the news that the EU has banned TPO (Trimethylbenzoyl ...