You’ll need a nail file (nothing too aggressive), some cotton balls, aluminum foil, acetone or gel polish remover, and cuticle oil. If you’re feeling fancy, grab a glass bowl and some cuticle ...

I'm not too experienced with applying gel polish, so the Le Mini Macaron at-home kit took me about an hour. I started with cuticle and nail prep before applying two coats of polish and curing each ...

Hanna recommends Orly Genius Remover “because it doesn’t smell offensive, removes gel quickly, and is gentle.” Before soaking your nails, generously apply cuticle oil to the entire tip of ...

In an effort to find the best value for my monthly manicures, I've tried Japanese, Russian, and American gel varieties. The ...

According to Healthline, the easiest way to care for your cuticles is to soak your hand or foot in soapy, warm water for ...

The Pro Kit includes a pre- and post-application cleanser, remover, base coat, top coat, one gel nail polish, cuticle oil, adhesion sanitizer (to clean the nail prior to your base coat application ...

I love getting my nails done as much as the next person—from a structured gel mani to the TikTok-famous Russian manicure, I'm down to try anything. That's the fun part. The not-so-fun part?

Armed with cuticle softener and a pusher ... "The best way to get this super glossy look is applying base coat and then a gel-like topcoat,” she says. This look can be done with regular polish ...

Step 4: Protect your cuticle and soak your nails. Fill your glass bowl with about an inch of acetone nail polish remover. Hanna recommends Orly Genius Remover “because it doesn’t smell offensive, ...

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