Try as you might, your nails never seem to make it past the nail bed without chipping or breaking on you. It’s frustrating, we know (especially when you've just paid for a fresh manicure). Here, some ...

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Both acrylic and gel manicures require ample time to achieve. Martinez says you should allow at least 30 to 45 minutes for a basic gel polish manicure and 60 minutes to three hours for hard gel ...

When you want to add length, rock impressive art, or score a long-lasting mani, acrylics are unparalleled. Their major drawback? Figuring out how to remove acrylic nails at home can be a real pain in ...

Reviewed by Evelyn Lim Key Takeaways Acrylic nails are a durable manicure choice for adding length and strength, lasting up ...

What are acrylics made of? Acrylic nails are created from a man-made chemical called PMMA (polymethyl methacrylate). PMMA is made from methyl methacrylate (MMA). In general, PMMA itself is usually ...

We’ve all been there—you chip or break a nail and immediately ask yourself how to make your nails grow faster. Keep in mind, though, that everyone’s nails grow at different rates. “Nails, like hair, ...