Nail artist Yukie Natori notes that Japanese gel nails are different from the standard treatment in the West. Natori also ...

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Gel manicures are shiny and long-lasting, but UV light and harsh removal can ruin nails. Experts reveal safer alternatives ...

Not to worry, I tapped two nail experts to walk you through the key differences between Shellac vs gel. The word ‘Shellac’ is ...

A structured gel manicure uses builder gel, a type of nail enhancement that provides strength, length, and shape to the natural nails for three-plus weeks of wear.

If you’re a hands-on person like me, who’s always got tough tasks like dishwashing, laundry, and other house chores on hand, a gel polish manicure is the way to go. Not just economic in the long run, ...

Interchangeable with gel, Shellac is harder and longer lasting than traditional nail varnish. Once a base has been applied, coats ... off normal polish in seconds, but you will need to buff the ...

Here’s something most nail techs won’t tell you until it’s too late: peeling off your gel polish is basically like peeling off the top layer of ... into a bowl or soak some cotton balls ...

Be careful not to over-file, you only need to remove the top coat ... doesn’t come off easily, rewrap your nails and soak for another five minutes. Once your gel polish is removed, your nails ...

Soft gel manicures include a base coat ... polish but still has a natural look," Smith says. But unlike other types of manicures, they don't add strength or length to the nails. And with a soak ...