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 ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." The dip powder manicure process is fairly simple. Every nail technician might have a slightly different ...

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 ...

Women's Health may earn commission from the links on this page, but we only feature products we believe in. Why Trust Us? POV: You’ve been getting the same salon manicure every few weeks since ...

From BIAB to SNS powder, a glossy, long-lasting mani can be achieved in a myriad of ways. But how do you know which one is ...

If you’ve ever gone to the salon for a manicure, it’s likely you’ve experienced the frustration of smudging your polish before you even make it home, or having it chip ahead of the event for which you ...

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 ...

Artificial nails and nail enhancements are nothing new-they've been around for decades as a way to make nails look longer, ...

Dip powder nails are created using a technique where you – or your nail technician – apply a coloured powder to the nails, building up a rich, opaque finish. The method gets its name from the at-home ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Chelsea King is a nail artist based in Long Beach, California. Ashlie Johnson is a nail artist based in Manhattan Beach, ...

As I type these words, my nails are 10 small silver mirrors, reflecting the overhead fluorescent lights as I move my fingers across my keyboard. I learned about these so-called chrome nails from The ...