“In order to make a manicure look great and last, the prep has to be done beforehand and it has to be perfect,” says celebrity nail artist Elle Gerstein. “Begin by scrubbing your nails with an ...

Quitting nail biting can be as difficult as quitting smoking. According to the NIH, the habit (“onychophagia”) is a chronic condition that is repetitive and compulsive in nature. “Stress, anxiety, ...

Recently, I've been receiving nonstop compliments on how long my natural nails are and how fast they grow. I've also been ...

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While Dr Stern is not a gel polish-wearer, she's not vehemently opposed to gel manicures. "It's just important to be aware of your tolerance," Dr Stern explains. "Some people can tolerate UV exposure ...

We’ve all been there. Two weeks after getting that perfect gel manicure, your polish starts lifting at the edges, and the temptation to peel it off becomes almost irresistible. But before you turn ...

Nails are an extension of the skin and are made of keratin, a strong protein that protects your fingers and toes from damage. The half-moon shape at the base, called the lunula, is the nail’s “growth ...

There is nothing I love more than getting my nails done. Yes, the process itself can be tedious — I'm essentially handless for at least an hour — sometimes even two — but the results always give me an ...

Here are some signs that it may be time to give your nails a break. Credit...Eric Helgas for The New York Times Supported by By Erica Sweeney Q: I keep my nails near-constantly polished, but I worry ...