Having our nails done is such a confidence booster as we're left feeling put-together and polished (literally!). And thankfully with so many long-lasting manicure options available today from acrylic ...

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 ...

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 ...

Appearance Acrylic nails tend to look thicker and bulkier than gel nails, especially if they are not properly filed and shaped. "However, a well-done acrylic can look close to natural nails," Pinto ...

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

Women's Health may earn commission from the links on this page, but we only feature products we believe in. Why Trust Us? POV: You’ve been getting the same salon manicure every few weeks since ...

From the luxurious manicures you get at a chic salon to the increasingly intricate DIY sets created at home, it’s clear that the world of nail art is ever-evolving. And as the years go by, countless ...

If you were to create a wishlist for your ideal yet simple manicure, we imagine it would look a little like this: vibrant color, long-lasting staying power, chip-resistant, and gentle on the nail beds ...

Few women would not want to have good-looking, long, and stylish nails on a permanent basis. Since nail polish chips off natural nails within a few days, acrylic (powder) nails are all the more ...