It's not an exaggeration to say acrylic manicures can be customized in infinite ways. One of the easiest ways to tailor your set is to play around with length. Long acrylic nails, in particular, have ...

There are almost too many advantages to getting a gel manicure: they allow for natural and intricate designs, are offered at almost every nail salon, and can last for weeks without chipping. After all ...

I thought I’d grow up to be the kind of person who always has their nails done. I mean, I’m a beauty editor for crying out loud. It’s part of the job, no? Alas, I have no time to sit and get my nails ...

A manicure is the perfect blank canvas to reflect your personality, mood, and current trends. Whether you’re into minimalism (hello, micro-French) or maximalism (gem nails, anyone?), there’s a nail ...

ESSENCE’s Beauty School column highlights the experts who are keeping the hottest beauty trends of the past and present alive. In each episode, talent will break down the stories behind our favorite ...