If you were to create a wishlist for your ideal yet simple manicure, we imagine it would look a little like this: vibrant color, long-lasting staying power, chip-resistant, and gentle on the nail beds ...

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 ...

We tapped nail experts for the answers. Pia Velasco is a New York-based beauty reporter with over 10 years in the industry. She joined InStyle as Senior Beauty Editor in 2021. There are few things we ...

Within the last two decades, gel manicures and acrylic manicures have been rising in popularity because they can last up to two weeks. But there is another type of manicure worth knowing about before ...

If you think of your nails like mini works of art or canvases for color, then you know fresh tips can add that finishing touch—literally—to your beauty or self-care routine. Manicure options run the ...

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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. Looking down at your grown-out, chipped, or naked nails and wishing ...