Which manicure type lasts the longest? Traditional polish offers a week of wear with easy at-home application, while gel nails deliver shine and last two-plus weeks. Dip and acrylic manicures both ...

There’s been a popular, new type of artificial nails that have been making their way into the manicure world recently: Gel-X nails. This type of manicure is a cross between acrylics and gel. It gives ...

Dip powder manicures last up to five weeks and strengthen nails, but can have contamination risks if not applied safely. Gel nail polish lasts two to three weeks and provides a greater variety of ...

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Dip powder isn’t necessarily “good” for your nails (because no nail technique—other than having bare nails—truly is), but they shouldn't create any long-term damage either, so long as your technician ...