Manicures

The Best Manicures for Small Hands

Time spent enjoying a mani-pedi is the pièce de résistance of girlie indulgence. The massage, the hot oil and the expert gardening of those menacing, overgrown cuticles leave you spruced, sparkled and ready to face whatever seriousness...

My Pulled Fingernail Skin Is Now Infected

This can be a worrisome world, but picking at your cuticles doesn’t help -- and it can leave them ragged, sore and even infected. An infected fingernail is unattractive and painful; if you don’t get it treated, the infection can spread...

How to Do Watermelon Nails

Amp up your whimsy with cute fingernails that are perfect for a casual destination. When the mercury climbs and you’re out in the summer sun, what could be better than sporting funky watermelons on your nails? It doesn’t take any...

Tips & Tricks to Applying Shellac Manicures

No woman wants to run around with ragged, chipped nails, but who has time to waste at the salon? Painting your own nails at home saves time, but may result in less-than-stellar nails. What’s a girl to do? Try a shellac manicure, of course....

Nail Ideas for a White Base

If you're like most well-manicured fashionistas, you like to change your polish style frequently. If you do your own nails, you probably have a large collection of different colored polishes. White polish might seem one of the dullest, most boring...

Personal Manicure Sets to Prevent Infection

Perfectly polished, precisely trimmed digits are the hallmark of a well-groomed diva. But if you go to a salon for your mani and expect the place to be 100 percent sanitized and completely free of germs, you've got another thing coming -- and...

Basic Candy Nail Ideas

Holidays are the ideal time to have some extra fun with your manicure. From Halloween candy corn to Christmas candy canes, most holidays are associated with some type of candy. Go all out in your holiday decorating and do your nails to look like a...

French Manicure vs. Pink and White

Dial back to the 1930s. The upper-class women of Paris sought a manicure that didn't look like a manicure. They wanted a clean, fresh look that bridged the gap between naked nails and perfectly polished ones. The French manicure was born and, for...

How to French Manicure Your Nails Using Tape

When you want a set of stylin’ nails, a French manicure can win hands down. Whether you go for big and bright colors or you want a more subtle contrast between the base coat and the tips, a French mani is definitely doable at home. Get...

What Is Nail Shellac vs. Color Gel Manicures?

Both CND-brand Shellac manicures and color gel manicures have revolutionized the world of nail polish. Gone is the need to fan your hand frantically, trying to get polish to dry. These polishes harden under UV light, so you have zero dry time. You...

Gel Manicures vs. Tips

No matter how many manicures you get, simple things like a poor diet or washing dishes can make your nails weak and brittle. Instead of trying to make the best of a bad fingernail, try out false nails to make your tips look polished and perfect....

European Manicure Vs. French Manicure

Next time you're browsing the manicure menu at your local nail salon, don't let all those fancy terms render you speechless. European manicures and French manicures are different, but you can combine them for lots of pampering. One shapes up your...

How to Do Gel & Glue Manicures

Not every gal is blessed with long, beautiful nails, so thank God for manicures! A great manicure can take nails from stubby to stupendous in a minimal amount of time. But hitting up your local salon on a regular basis is bound to put a major dent...

Electric Manicure Set Vs. Manual Manicure Set

Keeping your nails freshly manicured is key to your nails' polished look, but we busy ladies don't have time to hit the salon whenever our digits need a touch-up. A manicure set will provide you with all the tools you need to keep your nails in...

Funky DIY Manicures

You don't need to blow your budget on a salon manicure when you can create a professional look at home. Before experimenting with different nail styles and looks, stock up on a variety of nail polish colors and embellishments so everything you'll...

How Nail Technicians Do Manicures

You and your nail technician are thisclose, but sometimes it gets expensive making appointments to see your go-to nail person every other week. If you’re ready to try to go it alone, you can get the manicure process down with practice and...

The Best French Manicure Polish

If you’re looking for manicure that can take you from casual to dressy and is always in style, the French manicure could be just the ticket. This manicure looks clean and natural because the polish is neutral with the tips of the fingers...

What are the Dangers of Ultraviolet Light in a Gel Manicure?

You’ve heard about the dangers of ultraviolet lights, so you try to stay out of the sun and have traded fake baking at the tanning salon for a healthy dusting of bronzer. Even if you’re just making a quick trip to the nail salon for...

What Is a Stabilizer for Nails?

Keeping nails looking spicy-hot isn't just a matter of filing and applying polish -- for fashionistas who get their nails done professionally, nail stabilizer is often important for the quality and look of the nails. Almost every cosmetologist who...

Tips for French Manicures on Acrylic Nails

Acrylic nails come in as many shapes, sizes and colors as there are shoes on the runway during Fashion Week. Long nails, short nails, rounded nails, square nails, green nails, blue nails, red nails: You name it; a good nail artist can create it....

French Manicure for Dark Skin

French manicures are a classic and classy way to decorate your fingertips. The traditional version is like your own nails, only better. Women with dark skin can play with lots of bold twists on the usual version. Whether your skin is deep golden,...

Can I Get a No-Chip French Manicure?

French manicures are fab when you want to get your nails done but don't want to paint on color. But when they start to chip, they don't look quite as great. Well, ladies, your manicure-chipping days are over, thanks to UV gels which keep your mani...

Do You Need Long Nails for Manicures?

Worried about looking like a little girl playing dress up when you polish your short nails? Just because your nails are short doesn't mean, you're exempt from getting manicures. Your nails don't have to be long to look amazing. In fact, short...

Gel Tip Manicure Removal

Gel tip manicures stay shiny and gorgeous for as long as you have them, and they don't chip at all. This rough and tough manicure will last you until you're ready to take it off. But once it's time to remove it, how do you get it off?

How to Do a Black French Manicure

The French manicure is one of the most well-known nail styles, seen on everyone from socialiates to every cast member -- and likely crew member -- of The Housewives of Beverly Hills. It's a simple yet glamorous style that works on everyone, and if...

How to Do a French Manicure Without Stencils

Classic, clean and stylish, the French manicure has graced the hands of millions. This ageless mani features clean lines and skin-toned color, and it suits everyone, from the debutante to the hard-rock biker chick. The lines can be quite a...

How Long Should a Manicure Last?

When you think of things that have staying power, manicures typically aren't at the top of the list. But because they make nails look so good, ladies usually want them to stay around as long as possible. Although you can't make your nail polish...

American Vs. French Manicure

While you can choose to paint your nails in a gazillion different ways -- neon, black, shocking pink or with nail art galore -- nothing looks more natural and classy than a French or American manicure. Both styles feature a subtle base coat with a...

How to Preserve a French Manicure

A French manicure is the ultimate in nail grooming. This white tipped manicure looks clean and chic and works on either the fingers or the toes. The only problem? Manicures only last so long. Preserve your French manicure for a few more days with...

What Are the Benefits of Manicures?

Put your best fingertips forward with the help of a manicure. Whether you go to a spa to have a professional manicure or you do your own manicure at home, your nails will look polished and professional. Taking a little time out for yourself is...

What Is a Minx Manicure?

Even if you're not familiar with Minx manicures by name, you've more than likely seen them in a red carpet photo or two. The super-shiny nails are a favorite of A-listers like Beyonce and Rihanna and Katy Perry, just to name a few. Before you get...

What Is the Importance of the Base Coat in a Manicure?

If you've ever been to a salon to get a mani or pedi, you've probably noticed your manicurist applying a clear base coat to your nails before slicking on your polish color. Maybe you just assumed there was a good reason to apply the base coat,...

How to Remove Manicured Nails

So you're over your acrylic manicured nails. What's a girl to do? For starters, avoid ripping them off of your nails. Not only does doing so hurt, but it also can cause serious damage to your natural nails and even cause parts of them to come off....

How to Remove an Acrylic French Manicure

That acrylic French manicure seemed like a good idea at the time. However, now you want them off sans a trip to the salon, right? After all, acrylic nails can be damaging to your real nails underneath, and the chemicals used are awfully harsh. But...

How to Do a Professional Manicure

Harvest the mojo of perfectly manicured nails without a visit to the salon. Get professional results at home that will leave your pals begging for a hook-up with your manicurist. Patience is a virtue in nail art and a must to get salon worthy...