There's nothing like the satisfaction of getting a fresh gel manicure. Less satisfying? Having to wait for your nails to dry and perhaps even smudging the nail polish during the process.

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As any salon regular knows, gel manicures can be beautiful and long-lasting, but they can also do untold damage to nails, including thinning, peeling, cracking and brittleness. The new Danish beauty ...

For most of 2024, I tested several different types of manicures, from Japanese and Russian to intricately painted press-ons and at-home gel. By the end of the year, I was thrilled to be going back ...

Looking for a way to perfect a shellac manicure at home? Consider these top-rated at home gel nail kits. With practice (and it will take a steady hand and some practice), shiny, chip-resistant ...

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