I calculated how much I was spending on gel and builder manicures and was shocked to see it topped $2,000 a year. I decided ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Yasuda’s journey began over 15 years ago, when she discovered her love for nails as a teen in Japan.

Getting regular manicures and pedicures can be a huge expense. Professionals often recommend getting your nails done every two to three weeks, a routine that can very quickly break the bank. If you're ...

A manicure isn't just a superficial pastime; it's therapy. Instead of walking into a psychologist's office, many women settle into the comfortable chair of their nail technician. It's not just ...

Improper removal can strip layers from your natural nail, leading to pain, weakness, breakage, or even infection. Getting your nails done is plain old fun, whether it’s a regular part of your ...

Although I'm well-versed in getting my nails professionally manicured — I go every month and have tried everything from Russian manicures to artful press-on sets — I've never done my own gel polish.

In each lil bag of Quickies, you get 24 press-on nails, a mini nail file, and liquid nail glue. BTW, the actual bag that your nails come in is also reusable and is meant to make it easy to do your ...

What's worse: waiting forever for your gel nails to soak off, or waiting forever for paint to (literally) dry with a regular manicure? Yeah, I don't know either. But what if I told you that you don't ...