The first nail polishes were made in China as far back as the year 3000 BC. They were made from natural materials like beeswax, egg whites, and vegetable dyes. In the early 1920s, chemists developed ...

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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 ...

I’ll admit, I used to be guilty of peeling off my gel nails the second they started lifting. While it seemed like a convenient solution at the time, the aftermath told a different story—thin, brittle ...

We’ve all been there. Two weeks after getting that perfect gel manicure, your polish starts lifting at the edges, and the temptation to peel it off becomes almost irresistible. But before you turn ...

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 ...

Consider this the mani-cure. Now that nonessential businesses like hairdressers and nail salons have closed down because of the coronavirus, many beauty buffs are struggling with upkeep during ...

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 ...

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 ...