Acrylic nails used to have a reputation for being ultra-long, but today manicurists are making them in shorter lengths that are just as flattering for fingers and hands. Natural-looking, short acrylic ...

Spring and Summer are the holy grail of seasons when it comes to exploring fun, festive, and bright nail colors and ideas. Since we're in the prime time of nail design, we thought it'd be fitting to ...

Both acrylic and gel manicures require ample time to achieve. Martinez says you should allow at least 30 to 45 minutes for a basic gel polish manicure and 60 minutes to three hours for hard gel ...

The possibilities are endless when it comes to acrylic nail art, and with the right primer on hand, it’s simple to apply acrylics yourself from the comfort of home. The best primers for acrylic nails ...

Gel nails are made by applying a gel-based polish that hardens under UV or LED light. They have a glossy, natural finish and are popular for their flexibility. Benefits of gel nails: Natural ...

Every item on this page was chosen by an ELLE editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. In a perfect world, our fresh set of acrylic nails would neat, chic, and chip-free ...

I don’t know how else to explain this, but somehow a tiny percentage self-confidence depends on how my nails look. When I have a fresh set of acrylics I feel unstoppable and like I’m that b*tch. So ...