For men and women alike, painting their nails can be a fun activity. However, because of gendered expectations, some people interpret men wearing nail polish as a statement, instead of a just for fun ...

The recent rise in popularity of “male polish” isn’t anything the world hasn’t seen before, and men have been coloring their nails for thousands of years. Nail polish in ancient Babylon is thought to ...

For some people, acrylic nails can be intimidating. Not only is there the question of upkeep, but there are also fears about weakening your natural nails. However, with celebrities like Cardi B, ...

Nothing feels better than a fresh set of claws. There's something about having long, polished nails that makes you feel on top of the world. While shiny, colorful talons have guaranteed ...

I've committed quite a few beauty sins in my life. Sleeping with makeup on, cutting my own bangs, popping my pimples—all the big ones. But the one that still haunts me to this day? Biting off my ...

The last 12 months have been a watershed period for nail polish-wearing men. A$AP Rocky rarely stepped out sans freshly painted nails; Harry Styles was spotted ...

If you are a dedicated acrylic wearer, you know how harsh they can be on your nails, especially if you don’t do a good job of taking care of them. Regardless of what type of application you ...

The one and only time I got acrylics done was in college. It was junior year and in a moment of spontaneity (and delusional hipness), my friend and I went to a nail salon and got colored French tips ...

Getting fresh acrylic nails feels like a treat. But the not-so-fun part? The removal process. Seeing a pro can take time and money, but picking them off yourself can lead to serious damage to your ...

Improper removal can strip layers from your natural nail, leading to pain, weakness, breakage, or even infection. Getting your nails done is plain old fun, whether it’s a regular part of your ...

I've always wanted to be that woman, who, to paraphrase Swizz Beatz, has her hair done, nails done, everything did. But I've also always been aware of the grim stories that can come with getting ...