Dip powder manicures last up to five weeks and strengthen nails, but can have contamination risks if not applied safely. Gel nail polish lasts two to three weeks and provides a greater variety of ...

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 ...

Dip powder isn’t necessarily “good” for your nails (because no nail technique—other than having bare nails—truly is), but they shouldn't create any long-term damage either, so long as your technician ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." After endlessly complaining to my best friend about my stubby, nail glue-encrusted fingers (tysm, ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." The dip powder manicure process is fairly simple. Every nail technician might have a slightly different ...

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 ...

If you’ve ever gone to the salon for a manicure, it’s likely you’ve experienced the frustration of smudging your polish before you even make it home, or having it chip ahead of the event for which you ...

Nail experts break down everything you need to know about these similar yet completely distinct in-salon options. Acrylics, gels, dip powder, and extensions. There is such a variety of options for ...