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. Gel extensions, quite simply, are used to lengthen the nails. What ...

I had turned my back on gel ...

Rebecca R. Norris is a full-time writer living in the DC metro area. She writes for InStyle covering everything from beauty and wellness to style and celebrity news. Beautiful nails come in all shapes ...

A builder gel manicure uses a thick type of gel polish for a rock-solid manicure. Because builder gel cures to a strong and hard finish, it helps to prevent nail breakage. It can also be used to ...

Medium-length almond is my preferred nail length and shape. It's long enough to give me ample space for designs without being so long that they feel obtrusive. I tried to maintain this look on my ...