One drawback to shellac, Seney points out, is that because it has traditional polish mixed in the formula, gel nails last longer. Although shellac is a little bit more susceptible to chipping than gel ...

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Reviewed by Evelyn Lim Fact checked by Lisa Sullivan While gel polish and acrylic extensions have had their time in the spotlight, it’s about time that dip powder nails got the same attention. If ...

It withstood a wear time of 20 days. Tamim is a senior beauty writer at InStyle, with nearly a decade of experience writing about beauty, fashion, wellness, and music. She specializes in gift guides, ...

SNS powder is formulated from a combination of powder and glue and is also often referred to as ‘dip powder’. SNS is the brand name (which is where it gets its name) and it’s loved by nail techs for ...

Glacier-level shine, snowy tips mirroring our frosted surroundings — everywhere you look in Toronto, glimpses of perfectly manicured nails abound. Despite the need for mittens, glossy splashes of nail ...

Whether you're obsessed with iconic brands like OPI or viral internet darlings like Holo Taco, these nail polishes promise chip-resistant glossy color for under $15. When it comes to nail polishes, ...

A pretty manicure can lift your spirits and complement your clothing and makeup, but we all pay the piper for beauty when it comes time to remove old nail polish. Way too many nail polish removers are ...

What’s not to love about getting your nails done in a salon? Whether it’s Shellac or gel, you leave the salon with shiny new finger tips and non-chip nail polish, but at what cost? Anyone who’s had ...

For years I’ve avoided dark or bright colors—I was afraid I would wind up looking like Courtney Love in her 1980’s chipped-nails punk glory. I’ve splurged on gel manis a few times, but I don’t love ...

I'm the type who'd rather strut her 12-year-old boy nails than get gel manicures on the reg. Hear me out. So, it's no wonder that mani aficionados are constantly on the lookout for effective gel ...