Although gel manicures may seem like a newer nail technique, they have actually been around since the 1980s. “Gels have been popular since the ’80s but it wasn’t until the late ’90s and early 2000s ...

Having a gel polish manicure at the nail salon is a nice treat, especially for those who want to protect their nails from daily wear and tear. But after a few weeks, it can look worn, lacklustre and ...

Literally no one likes having chipped nails. And nail technology has tried to ebb the frequency of chips with the invention of gel nail polish. But, the bad news is, nail polish remover doesn’t ...

In March, salons across the country closed with little notice, due to the spread of coronavirus. At the time, many people had gel or acrylic nails, and even though the salons have opened in some ...

Forget the removal fee, here’s how to remove gel nails from the comfort of your own home. Gel nails are back, baby. Forget the acrylics and dip powders, people are starting to opt for a more ...

When Shellac and gel manicures first revolutionised the nail polish market, those of us on the GH beauty desk couldn’t have been more thrilled. Finally, we had a varnish that stayed on our nails no ...

You treated yourself to a lovely gel manicure a few weeks ago and now you can’t get to the salon to have that polish removed. Don’t worry—you can totally take gel polish off at home. It just takes ...

Many people love gel manicures. Gel polish's glossy finish is practically indestructible and that just-left-the-salon look can last for two weeks or more. But eventually, you will notice a tiny chip, ...

Gel nail polish is perfect for those times when you need your nail polish to last. It chips far less easily than traditional polish and provides a glossy finish that looks great for weeks. But the ...