Dip powder isn’t necessarily “good” for your nails (because no nail technique—other than having bare nails—truly is), but they shouldn't create any long-term damage either, so long as your technician ...

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Odeya Pinkus is a writer, who loves working on celebrity profiles, event coverage, and feature stories. We start our list off with inspiration from the fashion girl from Flushing herself. These square ...

A few months back, I realized I was rocking sad, naked nails the night before an important event. Rather than hunting for a salon open past 10 p.m. or staying up past my bedtime for my sloppy manicure ...

It withstood 18 days of wear.

Gel manicures, while popular, can cause long-term nail damage, primarily due to the application and removal processes, product quality, and technician technique. The preparation (buffing) and removal ...

It withstood a wear time of 20 days. Tamim is a senior beauty writer at InStyle, with nearly a decade of experience writing about beauty, fashion, wellness, and music. She specializes in gift guides, ...

For many, a gel manicure is now as routine as a haircut, celebrated for its hardwearing, chip-free perfection lasting up to three weeks. But beneath the mirror-shine finish and sturdy exterior, a ...

When I complained to my nail artist, she suggested I try the micro-French instead. “Short, square nails with soft edges, also ...

Ah, gel manicures — both a bane and blessing. It all traces back to a flaw in my being: I simply cannot function as a person in society unless my nails are painted. And gel manicures have historically ...