Both acrylic and gel manicures require ample time to achieve. Martinez says you should allow at least 30 to 45 minutes for a basic gel polish manicure and 60 minutes to three hours for hard gel ...

Acrylic nails used to have a reputation for being ultra-long, but today manicurists are making them in shorter lengths that are just as flattering for fingers and hands. Natural-looking, short acrylic ...

Reviewed by Evelyn Lim Key Takeaways Acrylic nails are a durable manicure choice for adding length and strength, lasting up ...

Acrylic nails are currently trending, and while there are various ways to create them at home, only the simplest designs are advisable for those who need more professional experience. Although it is ...

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Intricate nail art is just as statement-making on short acrylic nails. Short nails are less prone to breakage than long nails, which will help your manicure stay flawless for longer. Getting acrylic ...

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LIKE FRESHLY WASHED HAIR, a little nail TLC does wonders for the mood. You can almost take on the world — or at least, seize the day — with a French manicure or some red polish. Well-looked after ...