Updated March 20: This article on the best gel nail polishes was updated with new releases and gel nail polish picks for spring after a round of product testing, as well as new trends and tips on ...

Julie Kandalec is a celebrity nail artist and educator with her own salon in New York, NY. Her client list includes Jessica Chastain, Joe Jonas, and Emily Blunt. She's also the founder of Julie K Nail ...

‘Shellac is a patented brand of gel polish,’ explains celebrity ... soaking helps to remove them). To keep gel nails looking their best, avoid long soaks in the tub, steamy showers and always ...

Named after its cat eye metallic effect, this design is achieved by using a magnet on gel nails. Unlike most nail art, it ...

“When we shine the UV light on our gel nail polish, it triggers a chemical reaction that causes the molecules in the polish connect to form a hard plastic structure, creating a durable, glossy ...

Saturate the cotton pad on the foil or plastic remover wrap and place it over one nail at a time, ensuring it encases all of ...

Walk into any nail ... polish or a gel. The good news is that nails grow quickly and your manicure is temporary, making it easy to test out different options until you find the one that works best ...

Every product below checks out at under $30, but in our tests, they all deliver elegant formulas, scents, and results that ...

2025 means a brand-new ... of Paintbox nails, also adds that a high-gloss clear coat is key. "The best way to get this super glossy look is applying base coat and then a gel-like topcoat ...

Meet Our Experts: Syreeta Aaron, nail technician and brand educator for LECHAT ... the goal is to remove all natural oils so that the gel polish can adhere best." Filing your nails before soaking ...