This makes it especially appealing to anyone after long-lasting manicures without using acrylic extensions.” As a result, ...

Nails have been a core part of my aesthetic for as long as I can remember. As someone whose style tends to be androgynous (I even had a shaved head for a couple of years), I rely on my talons to bring ...

There was once a compromise that came with getting regular manicures, which meant that brittleness, a weakened nail bed and potential damage was often the price to pay for a set of ultra-shiny gels.

Being right-handed, my nails on that side naturally go through more, and it's always the side that lets me down. One nail will break, and then I have to cut them all off and go short *sigh*. Recently, ...

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As many of us eschew gel polish and acrylics in favour of a more natural aesthetic, BIAB - or builder gel - has arisen as the answer. 'BIAB is designed to strengthen natural nails while providing a ...