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 ...

We may earn commission from links on this page, but we only recommend products we love. Promise. After endlessly complaining to my best friend about my stubby, nail glue-encrusted fingers (tysm, press ...

Salon-worthy nails without the salon price tag? Sign us up! Thankfully, an easy way to achieve this is to use dip powder, which is the innovative manicure technique taking the beauty world by storm ...

Having our nails done is such a confidence booster as we're left feeling put-together and polished (literally!). And thankfully with so many long-lasting manicure options available today from acrylic ...

If you’re looking to score a stunning manicure that lasts up to four weeks without fading or chipping, dip powder nails—also dubbed SNS nails—have you covered. As the name suggests, dip powder nails ...

If you think of your nails like mini works of art or canvases for color, then you know fresh tips can add that finishing touch—literally—to your beauty or self-care routine. Manicure options run the ...

There's a nearly paralyzing amount of choice at the nail salon, and it all starts with the base. Between traditional lacquer, acrylic, gel, and dip powder, there are a lot of options! If you’re ...

Sure, you’re probably pretty familiar with nail polish, or acrylic and gel nails, but there’s a new trend to try: dip powder nails, sometimes called SNS nails. A dip powder manicure involves dipping ...

The dip manicure has been a mainstay since it burst onto the nail scene a few years ago (they first debuted in the 1980s, but it didn't catch on for a while.) The longest-lasting option of all types ...

After endlessly complaining to my best friend about my stubby, nail glue-encrusted finger tips (TYSM, press-on nails), she begged me to try dip powder nails – i.e., the nail technique virtually ...