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Nail Care & Products
- Dip Powder vs Gel Nails: Cost, Wear Time, and Removal — Dip powder and gel are both long-wear manicures with different chemistry.
- Gel vs Acrylic Nails: Cost, Damage, and How Long They Last — Gel is a resin cured hard under a UV/LED lamp; acrylic is a liquid-and-powder paste that hardens in air.
- How to Remove Gel Polish at Home Without Damaging Your Nails — Buff the shiny top coat off each nail with a coarse file, press acetone-soaked cotton onto the nail, and wrap the fingertip in foil.
Tutorials
- How to Do French Tip Nails at Home: 3 Easy Methods — To do French tip nails at home, apply a base coat and one or two thin coats of sheer pink, beige, or nude lacquer.
- How to Do Ombré Nails With a Sponge — To do ombré nails with regular polish, apply base coat and one thin coat of the lighter colour.
- Nail Art for Beginners: 10 Easy Designs to Try at Home — The best nail art for beginners relies on techniques that don't require a steady hand: polka dots made with a bobby pin, crisp stripes masked with…
Design Ideas
- Nail Designs for Short Nails: 12 Ideas That Flatter — The most flattering nail designs for short nails either elongate the nail or simplify the art: micro French tips, thin vertical stripes, side-swept…
- Nail Shapes Explained: Find the Best Shape for Your Hands — Most manicures use one of seven nail shapes: round, square, squoval, oval, almond, coffin (ballerina), and stiletto.