Gel nails use special polish that is “photocured” with a UV or light-emitting diode (LED) lamp. Over time, repeated gel manicures can damage nails, and some people are sensitive to the chemicals in ...

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As one of the most popular manicure options, gel nails are commonly offered at salons as a long-lasting, chip-free alternative to regular nail polish colors. With their durability and wide range of ...

A few months back, I realized I was rocking sad, naked nails the night before an important event. Rather than hunting for a salon open past 10 p.m. or staying up past my bedtime for my sloppy manicure ...

Rebecca R. Norris is a full-time writer living in the DC metro area. She writes for InStyle covering everything from beauty and wellness to style and celebrity news. Beautiful nails come in all shapes ...

I first stumbled across hard gel manicures when I was in Italy last September for a friend’s wedding. Mere hours before, my gel manicure had reached a peeling point and I’d indulged the urge to polish ...