A great manicure, much like a great skin care routine, starts long before any polish comes into play. According to dermatologists, one of the simplest ways to protect nails at home is by oiling them nightly, a habit that experts describe as a form of barrier care.
Nails are constantly exposed to water, soap, hand…
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Strong, healthy-looking nails are often associated with salon treatments and expensive products, but experts say one of the most effective habits can be done at home in just a few minutes before bed. A consistent nightly nail care routine, especially one that includes applying nail oil, may help improve flexibility, reduce peeling and keep cuticles…
Sandal season means one thing for beauty lovers: it is time to get serious about pedicures. With toes on full display for months, choosing the right polish shade has become as important as picking the perfect swimsuit. Nail experts say summer calls for a bolder approach than the softer, muted tones favored in spring, with…
Press-on nails have become one of the easiest ways to achieve a polished manicure without spending hours at a salon. Available in countless colors, shapes and finishes, they offer a convenient alternative to gel, acrylic and dip powder manicures while often costing much less.
Dermatologists say press ons are generally considered one of the safer…
Most people don't spend much time thinking about their fingernails until something goes wrong. A discolored nail, an unexpected groove, a tip that starts to curl. These changes tend to get dismissed, but they can point to something worth paying attention to, whether that's a straightforward care habit or an underlying health condition.
Fingernails grow…
From chrome starscapes to hand-painted ladybugs, this season's nail art is leaning into texture, nostalgia and a whole lot of personality.
Summer manicures have moved well past the standard coat of coral polish. This season, nail art is pulling from unexpected places, mixing crystal textures with nostalgic Y2K patterns, fruity prints with moody color…
Color indecision at the nail salon just became a style philosophy. The two-tone manicure is summer's most wearable trend, and there are 15 combinations to prove it.
There is a particular kind of paralysis that sets in at a nail salon. The polish book opens. Pages turn. Hundreds of shades stare back. Choosing one feels…
Spring beauty trends are once again coming out of cafés rather than runways. What people are sipping has quietly become what they are wearing on their nails. Shades inspired by blueberry milk drinks and glazed pastries have already had their moment, but the latest shift is leaning greener and more grounded. The attention now sits…
Polka dot has been circling back into fashion from multiple directions at once. Hailey Bieber was photographed in polka dot capri pants. The motif appeared on the runways of Bora Aksu and Moschino. And now it has arrived on fingertips, in a form that looks noticeably different from its earlier iterations.
Where polka dot nail…
As warmer weather approaches, sandal season brings renewed attention to pedicures and polish choices. After months of closed shoes, many are turning to fresh colors and simple care routines to revive their feet and embrace the season.
Experts say a good pedicure starts with proper maintenance before selecting a shade. Hydration, exfoliation and regular upkeep…

