Getting my nails done is one of my favorite things. I've tried everything from dip powder to Aprés Gel-X extensions and, of course, your regular old manicure, but BIAB nails were new to me. It took me ...

Where skin health, hair health, even scalp health movements have grown in recent years, nail health is yet to reach the masses. Most of my conversations in nail salons centred solely around the design ...

Sometimes, it can feel like getting a manicure involves choosing between a design or shape that looks good but might cause damage and one that preserves your nail health, but doesn't reach the level ...

If you're someone who often gets their nails done professionally, we're assuming you're well versed on the different options available. There's acrylics – arguably the longest-lasting option, gel ...

Being right-handed, my nails on that side naturally go through more, and it's always the side that lets me down. One nail will break, and then I have to cut them all off and go short *sigh*. Recently, ...

There was once a compromise that came with getting regular manicures, which meant that brittleness, a weakened nail bed and potential damage was often the price to pay for a set of ultra-shiny gels.

Apparently it’s better for your nails than gel or SNS. Have you been seeing BIAB manicures all over your TikTok ‘For You Page’? You’re not alone. Loved for its ability to deliver a long-lasting, shiny ...

From stregthening BIAB to the buzzy 'Russian manicure', there's a whole new glossary of nail treatments that build upon ...

The low-down on one of the most sought-after gel nail systems ...

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