There was once a time when a manicure meant one thing: basic polish, swiped onto just-filed nails, finished with a shiny top coat. Today people gawk when you ask for regular polish at the salon. It’s ...

If you think of your nails like mini works of art or canvases for color, then you know fresh tips can add that finishing touch—literally—to your beauty or self-care routine. Manicure options run the ...

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Every item on this page was chosen by an ELLE editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. The dip powder manicure process is fairly simple. Every nail technician might 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 ...

As a beauty writer and avowed girly girl, it’s pretty weird to say I’m bored by manicures. But it’s true. While I love having neat and pretty nails, I hate the process of sitting under the dryer and ...