Going to the nail salon should, in theory, be a relaxing experience. But things can escalate quickly when you’re faced with a plethora of polishes and you’ve already reached peak decision fatigue for ...

When you're debating a long-lasting manicure at the salon, you’re usually presented with two main options: gel or shellac. But what, exactly, is shellac? The name refers to the signature shine ...

When it comes to feeling instantly put together and polished (pardon the pun) having Shellac nails or gel nails is a sure-fire winner. Neither chip and look incredibly slick, and whether you're ...

The debate here is which is better, gel nail polish or shellac nail polish. Gel manicures benefit those with weaker nails and last just that little bit longer than Shellac. However, it is a lot harder ...

There's a slight difference. The promise of a shiny, chip-free manicure for up to two weeks is exactly why gel manicures remain one of the most popular choices at nail salons. However, deciding on ...

I have two pet peeves: people who are rude in the morning and chipping my nails. Few things annoy me as much as when I spend an hour in the salon, only to end up smudging my manicure as I walk out the ...

While the nail salon is supposed to be a relaxing place, sometimes it can be just the opposite, as you're faced with what can feel like an impossible decision: what type of gel nail polish to choose.

I calculated how much I was spending on gel and builder manicures and was shocked to see it topped $2,000 a year. I decided ...

Nothing makes you feel like you’ve got your shit together more than a fresh manicure. But the shine that shellac and gel sets offer can be quick to fade when you’re met with the maintenance, ...