Appearance: The main difference between gel polish and dip powder is that dip powder contains polymers, giving them a different look and feel, according to Minerva. "Dip nails are typically [thicker], ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." The dip powder manicure process is fairly simple. Every nail technician might have a slightly different ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." After endlessly complaining to my best friend about my stubby, nail glue-encrusted fingers (tysm, ...

We tapped nail experts for the answers. Pia Velasco is a New York-based beauty reporter with over 10 years in the industry. She joined InStyle as Senior Beauty Editor in 2021. There are few things we ...

If you’ve ever gone to the salon for a manicure, it’s likely you’ve experienced the frustration of smudging your polish before you even make it home, or having it chip ahead of the event for which you ...

As just about anyone who has seen me during the past few weeks knows, I recently got my first dip-powder manicure. And I haven’t been able to stop talking about it since. Powder manicures have been ...

If you love watching nail tutorials on Instagram, chances are you've scrolled past a video of a dip-powder manicure. It looks like a magical dust that transforms into an even coat of paint. But it's ...

If you were to create a wishlist for your ideal yet simple manicure, we imagine it would look a little like this: vibrant color, long-lasting staying power, chip-resistant, and gentle on the nail beds ...

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. Looking down at your grown-out, chipped, or naked nails and wishing ...

Following is a transcript of the video. Narrator: From extensions to gel, here are five beginner-friendly nail kits that will give you salon-worthy results. Polygel is a nail enhancement that is cured ...