Named after its cat-eye metallic effect, this design is achieved by using a magnet on gel nails. Unlike most nail art, it ...

According to Julie Kandalec, an NYC-based celebrity nail artist, the curing process is a result of a cool chemistry trick. “When we shine the UV light on our gel nail polish, it triggers a ...

"If you can’t quit gel manicures, I recommend applying SPF 30+ on your hands and fingers at least 20 minutes before using the UV drying lamp, and ideally also wearing fingerless UPF gloves while ...

So when a few beauty editor friends of mine were hemming and hawing about a new manicure spot downtown that offers Japanese gel nails, I immediately had to know: What's a Japanese manicure and ...

“You would apply a gel basecoat, colour, then gel topcoat,” says Park. “Most gels these days cure within 30 seconds in an LED lamp.” According to Julie Kandalec, an NYC-based celebrity nail artist, ...

I tried a $38 gel-manicure kit and ... I started with cuticle and nail prep before applying two coats of polish and curing each individual nail under the UV lamp. I'm used to lengthy nail ...

Insert hands into your UV or LED nail lamp for 30 to 60 seconds to cure the gel nail polish. Insert hands into your UV or LED nail lamp for 30 to 60 seconds to cure the top coat. Once fully cured ...

A classic French will never go out of style, but this reverse variation offers a playful twist. Coat the nails in a sheer pink polish and then line the cuticles with a thin white border.

Although gel manicures can be beautiful and long-lasting, they can be tough on nails. Gel manicures can cause nail brittleness, peeling and cracking, and repeated use can increase the risk for skin ...