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Cat eye nails are stealing the spotlight of nail trends. This mesmerizing manicure technique mimics the reflective shimmer of a cat's eye, creating a multidimensional, hypnotic effect that's both chic ...

Cute but never corny ...

Chipping pristine polish is annoying enough, but when you break a nail it’s another level of frustration. That’s where Olive & June’s Builder Gel System comes in. The best part about their latest ...

Once considered a snooze-worthy gift, toiletry kits with stainless-steel nail clippers have had a major glow-up. With nail art trending, today’s manicure sets and press-on nails are both stylish and ...

I ditched the salon years ago to do all of my manicures at home. While doing my nails is a relaxing part of my routine now, perfecting the process took years of trial ...

One drawback to shellac, Seney points out, is that because it has traditional polish mixed in the formula, gel nails last longer. Although shellac is a little bit more susceptible to chipping than gel ...