Every product on this page was chosen by a Harper's BAZAAR editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. We’ve all been there: Your gel manicure has been on for weeks and you ...

You know when your gel manicure starts to lift at the edges and you’re tempted to peel the whole thing off? Don’t do it! We’re about to tell you how to remove gel nail polish at home the right way—so ...

Although gel manicures may seem like a newer nail technique, they have actually been around since the 1980s. “Gels have been popular since the ’80s but it wasn’t until the late ’90s and early 2000s ...

One of my worst habits—and trust me, I have quite a few—is picking off my gel nail polish. I know I could risk having my beauty editor card revoked for revealing this truth, but I am not one to lie. I ...

If you haven't taken a trip to your local nail salon in a few weeks, we're betting your sturdy gel manicure is probably in need of a refresh. Aside from the unkept look of polish grow out, having old ...

Every item on this page was chosen by an ELLE editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. However, as with many things that seem too good to be true, there are a few caveats ...

Call me a commitment-phobe, but I usually steer clear of long-lasting gel manicures. I love getting my nails done, but the idea that I could be looking at the same mani for two to four weeks and then ...

Spring is mani-pedi season. Whether you’re opting for micro-French tips or dainty nail designs, your nail appointment is arguably the most important date of the week. And once the detailed flowers on ...

When Shellac and gel manicures first revolutionised the nail polish market, those of us on the GH beauty desk couldn’t have been more thrilled. Finally, we had a varnish that stayed on our nails no ...