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 ...

DIY manicures remain popular, with regular polish, press-on nails and gel manicures offering endless opportunities. After all, our monthly budgets are getting smaller and our lives busier, so these at ...

It’s possible to remove acrylic nails at home — but you’ll need to be careful to avoid damaging your natural nails. Acrylic nail removal is typically done at a salon, but you may also do it at home.

With the price of a salon manicure rising exponentially, more of us than ever have turned to doing our nails at home. The key to that signature salon finish? A good nail file. If the cuticle snippers ...

If you're going to remove acrylic nails at home, here's what experts recommend so you don't ruin your nails. I go through an acrylic nail phase once every few years. Usually, it’s immediately ...

When people at home wanted a pop of color on their nails, the solution used to be simple: They would pull out a bin filled with nail polish and get to work. They would meticulously paint each ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." A fresh manicure is an excellent finishing touch to your beauty routine—but you don't have to run to the ...

Polygel is having a moment in the nail world. If you've been dropping serious bank (and time) on regular salon manicure appointments for gel or acrylic nails, now may be the time to try an at-home ...

Every item on this page was chosen by an ELLE editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. There are almost too many advantages to getting a gel manicure: they allow for ...