and the fingertips of your favorite celebrities (like Danielle Brooks and Zendaya), Gel-X is an innovative alternative to nail-damaging acrylics. Below, ESSENCE breaks down Gel-X nails and how ...

As at-home polishes and kits have become more common, gel nails have successfully spilled over into DIY territory and boosted ...

FYI: This set doesn't include any gel polish shades. But fwiw, the Apres gel nail polishes are my favorite and a Cosmo 2024 Holy Grail Award winner. They go on fully opaque with two coats max.

It’s essentially a hybrid formula that offers some benefits of both products. Meanwhile, gel nail polishes can come in various formulations, and many brands offer them. Shellac is a hybrid ...

On the opposite end of the spectrum, there may be a quick-fix for the nail polishes in your collection that have dried up. Tuttle suggests adding a little acetone or nail polish thinner to the ...

“Acrylics always have the chance to damage the nail especially if the application isn’t correct,” nail artist Kinaya Haug tells ESSENCE ... more heavy-duty than Gel-X and press-ons, this ...

One nail technician on Threads claims that “99%” of her clients ask for gel polish over OG polish. She goes so far as to say that you should buy your own OG polishes and take them with you to ...