ESSENCE’s Beauty School column highlights the experts who are keeping the hottest beauty trends of the past and present alive. In each episode, talent will break down the stories behind our favorite ...

Real talk: I’ve had long nails for years now, but always struggle not to get them grubby after just a few days. This is particularly noticeable given that neutral shades are my go-to, meaning grime ...

This strengthening base coat contains rejuvenating AHAs, nourishing vitamin C, restorative vitamin E, and hydrating vitamin B5 to restore the health of your nails in just a few days. Wear it on its ...

Longer nails offer more room to get creative with nail art. Fall calls for moodier hues, on-trend finishes, and seasonal motifs. Kitty's got claws! Glittery cheetah-print tips bring the wild side, ...

One of my favorite compliments to receive is “I love your nails!” Even more fun than hearing those words is seeing people’s ...

Barely there and pared down have been popular themes in makeup and skin care for a while now (morning shed trend aside). Yet, when it comes to manicures, the au naturale aesthetic is just beginning to ...

Like the no-makeup-makeup look, it’s nail equivalent focuses on healthy, filed nails and barely-there polish. “For the ...