30 Gel Nail Designs to Try, From Punchy Auras to Cat-Eye Stars

The curing process offers a prime canvas for building 3D embellishments or adding dramatic extensions, making gel nails ...
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Looking for a gentler gel alternative? Try a Japanese gel manicure

Japanese gel is a thick, highly pigmented gel polish developed in Japan.
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Why Gel Manicures Are Being Banned — Plus, 3 Glossy Alternatives That Are Better For Your Nails

From BIAB to dip powder, these long-lasting manicures offer the same unrivalled shine and longevity as your go-to gels. Following the news that the EU has banned TPO (Trimethylbenzoyl ...
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Do these manicure trends offer a better alternative to gel nails? SNS and BIAB are popular techniques for creating a durable and glossy look – and may be safer too

Gel manicures are popular for long-wear and shine, but concerns about UV exposure and harsh removal methods have led to the rise of other products The nail world is a wild one – one minute, it’s all ...
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Nail it: What goes into a $51,000 manicure?

Every now and then, we need a little pick-me-up. And regardless of age or gender, strolling into the salon and requesting a manicure or pedicure gives us just that. "It's like a comfort, almost like a ...
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Gel manicures raise questions about safety of the UV lamps used to dry the polish

Nail salons and beauty magazines are buzzing about gel manicures. Customers love them because they dry almost instantly, shine like patent leather and don’t chip for two weeks. Salons get to charge ...