That glossy finish after a fresh coat of polish feels irresistible. You admire the shine, the colour, and the confidence it gives. Yet once the polish comes off, the story can be less glamorous.

One drawback to shellac, Seney points out, is that because it has traditional polish mixed in the formula, gel nails last longer. Although shellac is a little bit more susceptible to chipping than gel ...

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 ...