Application Both acrylic and gel manicures require ample time to achieve. Martinez says you should allow at least 30 to 45 ...

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There are so many options for perfect nails these days. There’s, acrylics with a tip, gels (with and without a tip), UV colour systems, normal polish and lacquers – you name it! Gels and acrylics look ...

It's totally natural to be overwhelmed by all the options when you hit the salon to get your nails done. If you're considering false nail application, you might be asked whether you want gel or ...

Gel nails are made by applying a gel-based polish that hardens under UV or LED light. They have a glossy, natural finish and are popular for their flexibility. Benefits of gel nails: Natural ...

The process for gel nails often begins with cleaning and buffing the nail. Some people opt to get an artificial tip added to the top of the nail for lengthening, at which point a primer is applied to ...

Fake nails: Depending who you ask, they’re either works of art, an absolute necessity, tacky nonsense, or a special-occasion treat. To me, they’re miracles of chemistry — and the way I completely, ...

For more than a decade, researchers have suspected that the ultraviolet nail dryers used for gel manicures might be associated with a higher risk of skin cancer if they are used routinely. The dryers ...

You might think tanning with UV gel nails would, if anything, make them stronger, considering a tanning bed seems like it's one big, whole-body-sized UV gel lamp (It's probably not). You would be ...

From Kylie Jenner and Rihanna to Ariana Grande and Cardi B, celebrities are sporting long, acrylics – often heavily embellished with nail art – as an expression of their style. Nail fashion is now a ...

The possibilities are endless when it comes to acrylic nail art, and with the right primer on hand, it’s simple to apply acrylics yourself from the comfort of home. The best primers for acrylic nails ...