Choosing a nail shape is the first step in any manicure, whether that's at home or at the salon. You can go for round, square ...

With the change of season, too, there’s a clear switch-up in the vibe — including the go-to nail polish hues people choose throughout the cozy, crisp months. In other words? Anything deep ...

You can’t go wrong with any shade of orange, and this earthy terracotta from Sally Hansen is just muted enough for the season—you won't even need a nail lamp for the polish to dry down.

As long as your top coat matches your type of nail coating—gel top coat with gel polish, and regular top coat with regular lacquer—you will have plenty of options. To help, we're breaking down ...

I found this set to be very durable and lasted a full two weeks with no lifting, though there was some chipping of the polish after about a week. Best natural-looking: Mani Muse These nails are so ...

DIY manicures are having a resurgence, with regular polish, press-on nails and gel manicures all picking up in popularity. After all, our monthly budgets are getting smaller, our lives busier ...

From sunscreens to lotions, there is an abundance of skin care practices to keep our faces, hands, and feet looking their best. But, beyond the occasional manicure, our nails — composed of the ...

Besides giving your nails a rich luster, a top coat seals in nail polish and prevents it from chipping or rubbing off, says Syreeta Aaron of LeChat Nails. The last thing you want is to spend all ...

Avoid picking your nails to avoid damage. Okay, so this is kind of just for nail pickers (or biters!). Gel polish turns into more or less plastic when it is cured (this is why it’s dry instantly).

Enter: Pearl nails—i.e., a spin on the O.G. milky-nude nail polish shade that cools it up yet still has that timeless sophistication. Similar to glazed donut nails, pearl nails have probably ...