I usually get my nails done once a month, but I wanted to test to see if a more affordable at-home gel kit could stand up to ...

Saturate the cotton pad on the foil or plastic remover wrap and place it over one nail at a time, ensuring it encases all of ...

When it comes to removing gel nails at home, technique is key. “A common misconception about gel is that it damages your ...

I love getting my nails done as much as the next person—from a structured gel mani to the TikTok-famous Russian manicure, I'm down to try anything. That's the fun part. The not-so-fun part? Depending ...

I've never done my own gel manicure at home, though, so I was excited to try it. Le Mini Macaron's gel-manicure kit was only $38, but I felt using it required a lot of work. Although I'm well ...

Do you love getting a gel manicure but want to save money in 2025? Try doing your nails at home! While this is an investment to start, it will pay for itself after about two DIY gel manicures.

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

1. Use a lower grit file of 100-150 to remove the bulk of acrylic, leaving a thin layer on your natural nails. This will ...

I tried a $38 gel-manicure kit and compared it to my usual $110 professional gel set. In a time crunch, I could see why the at-home kit could be useful, but it's a lot of work. For quality alone ...

When it comes to removing gel nails at home, technique is key. “A common misconception about gel is that it damages your nails, which isn’t true,” says nail artist Mazz Hanna. “It’s ...