It was a relief when gel manicures came onto the scene. We could finally enjoy our painted nails for more than a mere week and not have to worry about our polish chipping prematurely. But what ...

Over lunch recently, a friend casually mentioned that her nails hurt when they’re bare: “They just don’t feel right without gel polish on them,” she told me. “It’s like they ache.” ...

There's acrylics – arguably the longest-lasting option, gel nails – the most widely available, and shellac – a brand of gel manicure that's become popular with the mainstream. But have you ...

2025’s innovation: builder gel nails, best known as BIAB nails. Beauty connoisseurs have seen BIAB nails all over their "for you pages," but what is this trend? We stumbled across the service in ...

BIAB nails (or builder gel nails) are growing in popularity. Here’s what you need to know before booking in for an appointment… If you’re a gel or shellac manicure loyalist, chances are you ...

I love getting my nails done as much as the next person—from a structured gel mani to the TikTok-famous Russian manicure, I'm down to try anything. That's the fun part. The not-so-fun part?

Helps weak nails grow without breaking. Self-leveling formula: Makes application smoother and easier. Soak-off removal: Unlike traditional hard gel or acrylics, BIAB can be soaked off with acetone.