With the right tools and a little patience, you really can do it yourself.

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." I've committed quite a few beauty sins in my life: sleeping with makeup on, cutting my own bangs, popping ...

Although gel manicures may seem like a newer nail technique, they have actually been around since the 1980s. “Gels have been popular since the ’80s but it wasn’t until the late ’90s and early 2000s ...

I love getting my nails done as much as the next person—from a structured gel mani to the TikTok-famous Russian manicure, I'm down to try anything. That's the fun part. The not-so-fun part? Depending ...

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. We’ve all been there: Your gel manicure has been on for weeks and you ...

In March, salons across the country closed with little notice, due to the spread of coronavirus. At the time, many people had gel or acrylic nails, and even though the salons have opened in some ...

If you’ve ever gotten acrylic nails, you’re familiar with the guilt that comes when you impulsively rip them off. Whether you didn’t want to pay a professional to remove them or if they unexpectedly ...

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. While acrylic nails might be known for their polished look and ...

Experts break down how to remove your gel mani at home. Nail salons, like hair salons and barbershops, have been advised to shut down in several U.S. states amid the novel coronavirus outbreak. This ...

If you received a manicure using dip, gel, or acrylic last month before nail salons were shuttered, you’re likely in desperate need of some tips right about now–no pun intended. All three of these ...