To get this question answered—as well as a myriad of others—I tapped a celebrity manicurist for the intel on acrylic nails. Here, find all the details you need to know before you schedule your ...

1. Use a lower grit file of 100-150 to remove the bulk of acrylic, leaving a thin layer on your natural nails. This will ...

Firstly, acrylics can't stick to the cuticle, so if you don't get them taken care of your brand new nails won't last as long before they need redoing. Secondly, it looks ... do the boring stuff ...

Now that your nails are shaped and prepped like a pro, it’s time to add polish to the mix. Before moving straight to color, start with base coat. “Do not skip ... is dry, look at the edges ...

For me personally, it's a bit more complicated than just throwing on some polish and calling it a day. A nail biter since childhood, I've found that I need acrylic ... like I am, builder gel can ...

You’ve got the reverse and micro French tip variations, cuticle cuffs, and the option to add any ... jelly-like appearance with a wet-looking finish. To achieve the look, nail polish application ...

Well, many of the manicures feature this ethereal, pearly, opalescent finish, a bit like ... look. Use it on its own, or as a top coat over your favourite coloured polish to add a touch of pearl ...