Both acrylic and gel manicures require ample time to achieve. Martinez says you should allow at least 30 to 45 minutes for a basic gel polish manicure and 60 minutes to three hours for hard gel ...

Thinking about acrylic nails? Explore the process, benefits, and expert advice on safe removal to ensure your nails stay ...

Acrylic nails, which mix a liquid monomer and a powder polymer to form a paste that is bonded to the natural nail, have had a renaissance as of late. So have acrylic's sister the gel extension (which ...

Even the most bizarre design trends have their time to shine once they make their way back around. But this '70s-era revival ...

Every item on this page was chosen by an ELLE editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. For a long time, I diligently applied nail strengtheners to my brittle nails in the ...

Some folks at the i3Detroit hackerspace had an opportunity come up that would allow them to capture lightning in acrylic. They created a few Lichtenberg figures thanks to the help of a plastic tubing ...

In fungal infections, invasive fungi grow in or on your body. Many types of fungi occur naturally in your body in small amounts. Some infections occur when these fungi grow out of control while other ...

Every product on this page was chosen by a Harper's BAZAAR editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. Acrylic nails have been around for decades, but they’ve had a ...

Clean microfiber cloth Plastic cleaning solution Novus 7100 plastic polish kit 1. Use the right tools Look for a cleaning solution made especially for plastic, such as Brillianize, and soft cotton ...

It’s possible to remove acrylic nails at home — but you’ll need to be careful to avoid damaging your natural nails. Acrylic nail removal is typically done at a salon, but you may also do it at home.

Giving yourself an at-home manicure is no walk in the park, so removing acrylic nails without your trusty nail tech is an even bigger feat. If you’re an acrylic devotee, then you’ll know that the ...