The relationship between you and your nail tech can be a very strong one. I see my nail girls every two weeks or so, which is more than I even see any of my family. So, when they suggested that I ...

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 ...

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 ...

If your algorithm is anything like mine, you might have noticed the increase in dip powder nails on social media recently. The manicure technique uses powder as a polish, negating the need for curing ...

Every item on this page was chosen by an ELLE editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. The dip powder manicure process is fairly simple. Every nail technician might have ...

So, I set out to try it for myself. While the process took nearly an hour and half (after the dipping, there is a good amount of filing and buffing involved), I was immediately impressed. The colour ...