A nail expert reveals the subtle signs of damage and the simple habits that can help your nails recover.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Regular nail polish is easy to remove and usually comes off quickly with traditional remover because it simply sits on the surface ...

If you saw Jada Pinkett-Smith’s recent Instagram post showing how terribly her nails are doing during this quarantine, then you understand how real things have gotten on the self-care front. Last week ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." The first time I peeled off a gel manicure at home, I was horrified. Aside from the removal process, ...

Jess Chia, Allure's Executive Beauty Director, tries out almost every method of nail polish removal, including using acetone, non-acetone remover, cream remover, vodka, toothpaste, Windex, perfume, ...

Sure, you’re probably pretty familiar with nail polish, or acrylic and gel nails, but there’s a new trend to try: dip powder nails, sometimes called SNS nails. A dip powder manicure involves dipping ...

Despite the abundance of incredible nail trends that have been dominating 2025 so far—I’m talking iridescent soap nails, pistachio manicures and vibrant jelly nails—I’ve been on something of a ...

One of my worst habits—and trust me, I have quite a few—is picking off my gel nail polish. I know I could risk having my beauty editor card revoked for revealing this truth, but I am not one to lie. I ...

In the case of a severely infected great-toe paronychia, does it matter whether or not you start antibiotics before you perform partial nail removal? —Gregory H. Tuttle, MD, Chapel Hill, N.C.

If you’re looking to score a stunning manicure that lasts up to four weeks without fading or chipping, dip powder nails—also dubbed SNS nails—have you covered. As the name suggests, dip powder nails ...

An curved arrow pointing right. Following is transcript of the video. Narrator: Here's everything you need to know about getting acrylic nails. Nail preparation is essential to maintain long-lasting ...