The answer is more complicated than you think. (Photo: Martin Novak via Getty Images) A perfect manicure is a beautiful thing, and if you’re getting it done at the salon you want it to last as long as ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." The dip powder manicure process is fairly simple. Every nail technician might have a slightly different ...

Dip powder manicures last up to five weeks and strengthen nails, but can have contamination risks if not applied safely. Gel nail polish lasts two to three weeks and provides a greater variety of ...

After endlessly complaining to my best friend about my stubby, nail glue-encrusted finger tips (TYSM, press-on nails), she begged me to try dip powder nails – i.e., the nail technique virtually ...

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 ...

As just about anyone who has seen me during the past few weeks knows, I recently got my first dip-powder manicure. And I haven’t been able to stop talking about it since. Powder manicures have been ...

Following is a transcript of the video. Narrator: From extensions to gel, here are five beginner-friendly nail kits that will give you salon-worthy results. Polygel is a nail enhancement that is cured ...

Richer shades of blue, like navy, are ideal nail colors to wear when temperatures drop and you want your manicure to match ...

It might seem like neutral shades are taking over every finger and toe in Hollywood, but mark my words: winter 2026 is going ...

I got a dip-powder manicure and my nails didn't chip for a month, but they were weak and brittle. INSIDER consulted Dr. Dana Stern, a New York City dermatologist and nail specialist, along with nail ...

A perfect manicure is a beautiful thing, and if you’re getting it done at the salon you want it to last as long as possible. Cue powder gel manicures, which have become an increasingly popular option, ...