If you were to create a wishlist for your ideal yet simple manicure, we imagine it would look a little like this: vibrant color, long-lasting staying power, chip-resistant, and gentle on the nail beds ...

If you were to list the qualities of your perfect manicure, we imagine it would go a little like this: vibrant colour, staying power, chip-resistant, and gentle on the nail beds and cuticles. Gel and ...

After endlessly complaining to my best friend about my stubby, nail glue-encrusted finger tips (TYSM, press-on nails), she begged me to try dip powder nails – i.e., the nail technique virtually ...

The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. We have long been wise to the damaging effect of UV rays from ...

If you’re looking for a manicure option that cuts down on salon time and offers results that last up to three weeks (or longer in some cases), dip nails is one of the best alternatives. But there’s a ...

Every product on this page was chosen by a Harper's BAZAAR editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. Dip powder nails have become ultra-popular in the last few years. For ...

There's something particularly frustrating about discovering a chipped nail just days after getting a fresh manicure. And as much as we love gel manicures, the term "no-chip" is occasionally a ...

Being a beauty editor and nail tech means I've tried all the different types of manicure and kit out there, including dip powder nails—and I have thoughts. Dip powder nails aren't new but they have ...

Dip powder manicures last up to five weeks and strengthen nails, but can have contamination risks if not applied safely. Gel nail polish lasts two to three weeks and provides a greater variety of ...