Once upon a time I believed that gel manicures were the exclusive jurisdiction of professional nail technicians. Some poking around on Amazon later, I was proven wrong: Everyone can do a gel manicure ...

Ask any of my friends, and they’ll tell you I always have my nails done. Sure, maybe it’s because I’m a beauty editor, but I’ve been a manicure girlie since I was a little kid. As much as I love the ...

Anyone who has ever gotten a gel manicure will tell you that the polishing part is easy—it’s the gel removal that poses a problem. Pick it off yourself and you’re sure to damage your nails. But a DIY ...

A builder gel manicure uses a thick type of gel polish for a rock-solid manicure. Because builder gel cures to a strong and hard finish, it helps to prevent nail breakage. It can also be used to ...

DIY manicures remain popular, with regular polish, press-on nails and gel manicures offering endless opportunities. After all, our monthly budgets are getting smaller and our lives busier, so these at ...

It used to be that the only way to get a salon-quality manicure was to make an appointment at a salon. Now, you can achieve that same high shine and long-wearing nail look you covet from the comfort ...

For my November wedding, however, I wanted to go the extra mile. I didn't want to reinvent the wheel exactly (I aimed to look like myself in every way, and that means maintaining my neutral-toned ...

Do you know someone who has been rocking the same gel manicure since gel manicures were invented? Like, it's not just a manicure anymore, it's a part of their body? Well, then congrats, because you've ...

The Pink Armor nail gel deserves a spot in your manicure kit. Our editors and experts handpick every product we feature. We may earn a commission from your purchases. I love having my nails done. I ...