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It can be hard to tell but there are differences between the three. Gel nail polish was developed by CND under the brand name Shellac and is a liquid polish that is cured (basically hardened) under a ...

Whether you’re a loyal salon-goer or a DIY mani addict, chances are you’ve heard of BIAB (Builder In A Bottle) and gel polish: two of the most talked-about nail options right now. With so many trends ...

The service menu at a nail salon is bursting with options, and if you don't know what each one is, it can be hard to decide the right manicure type for you. BIAB nails, for example, or structred nails ...

If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it – right? Let me just start by saying the original BIAB manicure has been a total revolution for my weak, bendy nails which struggle to get even a week’s wear from ...

My name is Orin, and I'm a serial chipper. Spare your sympathies – my inability to maintain a salon-fresh mani for more than seven minutes is not life-threatening, but it is deeply irritating. With so ...

As a beauty editor, it’s my job to test beauty treatments, but there are only a handful that I’m really obsessed with. Sure, there are tons of interesting options out there, like LED facials and ...

It’s an unfortunate truth that some people are born with beautiful, strong nails, others are cursed with an existence ridden with weak, brittle, flaky talons that never grow long enough to even ...

There’s a new acronym shaking up the beauty scene, and no, it’s not the latest skincare serum or fitness craze. Everyone is talking about BIAB, short for Builder in a Bottle. If you’ve been scrolling ...

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 ...

Don't miss out on the headlines from Lifestyle. Followed categories will be added to My News. It’s an unfortunate truth that some people are born with beautiful, strong nails, others are cursed with ...