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 ...

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Glitter isn’t just for New Year’s Eve—a dash of sparkle adds extra magic to any autumn manicure. Fall glitter nails can be subtle or statement-making, depending on the size and amount of glitter ...

Researchers at the University of Bath and the University of Freiburg won an Ig Nobel Peace Prize for proving what travelers have long suspected. Stacey Leasca is an award-winning journalist with ...

Worried that your beloved gel manicure just got labeled dangerous? Don’t be. The “banned” ingredient (TPO) is safe at the tiny amounts in gel polish — so safe that Europe’s own scientific panel found ...

Nail polish has been around for a long time, but new formulas and techniques have taken nail painting to the next level. Manicure enthusiasts can now choose from an endless variety of colors and ...

Many people love gel nail polish for its durability and shiny gloss, but a new ban in Europe may have left mani-pedi devotees with some not-so-pretty concerns. On Sept. 1, the European Union banned ...