Within the last two decades, gel manicures and acrylic manicures have been rising in popularity because they can last up to two weeks. But there is another type of manicure worth knowing about before ...

If you think of your nails like mini works of art or canvases for color, then you know fresh tips can add that finishing touch—literally—to your beauty or self-care routine. Manicure options run the ...

Every item on this page was chosen by an ELLE editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. The dip powder manicure process is fairly simple. Every nail technician might have ...

As a beauty writer and avowed girly girl, it’s pretty weird to say I’m bored by manicures. But it’s true. While I love having neat and pretty nails, I hate the process of sitting under the dryer and ...

We tapped nail experts for the answers. Pia Velasco is a New York-based beauty reporter with over 10 years in the industry. She joined InStyle as Senior Beauty Editor in 2021. There are few things we ...

Nail experts break down everything you need to know about these similar yet completely distinct in-salon options. Acrylics, gels, dip powder, and extensions. There is such a variety of options for ...

We may earn commission from links on this page, but we only recommend products we love. Promise. After endlessly complaining to my best friend about my stubby, nail glue-encrusted fingers (tysm, press ...

While gel polish and acrylic extensions have had their time in the spotlight, it’s about time that dip powder nails got the same attention. If you’re one to get caught up scrolling through Instagram’s ...

If you’re looking to score a stunning manicure that lasts up to four weeks without fading or chipping, dip powder nails—also dubbed SNS nails—have you covered. As the name suggests, dip powder nails ...

Here's everything you need to know about one of the trendiest nail treatments. Dip powder (also known as SNS, for the brand Signature Nail Systems) nails have grown in popularity, but before trying ...

After endlessly complaining to my best friend about my stubby, nail glue-encrusted finger tips (TYSM, press-on nails), she begged me to try dip powder nails – i.e., the nail technique virtually ...