The latter isn't a new technique, per se, but despite the popularity of gel polish, it's still pretty obscure. So what the hell are gel extensions and what's the difference between gels, gel ...

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 ...

In the past year, I've gotten a variety of different types of manicures. I wasn't blown away by my structured gel manicure, despite the fact it lasted four weeks. I was surprised by how well my ...

Gel extension manicures are a gentler alternative to acrylic extensions. They last two to four weeks, and soak off like a regular gel manicure. The most popular type of gel manicures is the Apres ...

I tried a $110 American, $160 Japanese, and $300 Russian manicure to find the best one. The Russian manicure took the longest to complete in the salon but was well worth the wait. I would gladly get ...

I get professional manicures every month and prioritize nail health and longevity. I paid over $300 for a Russian hard-gel extension manicure at Say-It Nails in New York City. Russian manicures ...

Medium-length almond is my preferred nail length and shape. It's long enough to give me ample space for designs without being so long that they feel obtrusive. I tried to maintain this look on my ...

Gel-X® nail extensions are the latest industry-leading nail enhancement. Founded by Aprés, a professional nail extension company, Gel-X® is the world’s first soft gel nail extension system. As a ...

Hard gel, the more durable of the two, is also the most common type of gel used for extensions, but takes a little more work to remove. "Structure gel can be easily soaked off and is good for people ...