Getting fresh acrylic nails feels like a treat. But the not-so-fun part? The removal process. Seeing a pro can take time and money, but picking them off yourself can lead to serious damage to your ...

You don't have to go back to the salon to get your acrylics removed — here's how to do it yourself while preserving the ...

Polygel nails are a cross between acrylic and gel nails. The nails are durable, long-lasting, and yet still flexible.

First impressions are important. When you meet someone new for the first time, it’s might be instinctive to make eye contact, smile, and shake hands. Hopefully, you encounter a firm handshake—although ...

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 ...

While we love gel manicures for their staying power, they can leave nails damaged come removal time. Luckily, the damage is reversible. Experts share how to repair nails after a gel manicure, ...

Traditional acrylics are one of the most popular types of nail extensions. We’ve seen them on Flo-Jo, Lil’ Kim and, at an extreme, the beauty community of Newark’s Long Nail Goddesses. From their ...

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Some mistakes -- including while getting manicures -- could be weakening your nails. But there are ways to fix them. Ilja - stock.adobe.com Leave your weak nails in 2024. Dr. Mary Stevenson, a ...

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