Research from Grand View Research puts UV gel overlays and extensions among the fastest-growing segments of the entire nail salon industry, with the category projected to expand at a 9.5% compound ...

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We may earn commission from links on this page, but we only recommend products we love. Promise. There’s no better feeling than getting a manicure full of intricate designs and cool patterns, racking ...

Gel nails are beautiful and durable, but they come with a red flag warning: the LED UV light used to harden them may contribute to skin cancer risk. That led UC Berkeley Professor Alex Katz to come up ...

If you’ve been scrolling through nail content lately, gel nail strips have probably landed on your feed. The pre-cured, sticker-like strips promise sleek, salon-worthy manicures you can do at home in ...

As one of the most popular manicure options, gel nails are commonly offered at salons as a long-lasting, chip-free alternative to regular nail polish colors. With their durability and wide range of ...

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A few months back, I realized I was rocking sad, naked nails the night before an important event. Rather than hunting for a salon open past 10 p.m. or staying up past my bedtime for my sloppy manicure ...

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Opting for gel over regular polish is a common practice for nail enthusiasts looking to give their manicures extra staying power. Gel formulas are also commonly preferred at home and at the salon, as ...