"BIAB is a great overlay product for most nail lengths," says Cappella, "but as the nail reaches 3-4mm at the free edge, we'd ...

Japanese gel felt like an elevated version of a structured gel manicure. I went to Tokyo Nails in West Loop, Chicago, for a Japanese gel overlay on short natural nails with a simple design. The salon ...

Chances are, if you're reading this, you, too, have been silenced by the pain of a gel nail heat spike and are seeking answers ... especially with builder gels or overlays. Flash cure and pop your ...

Dubbed ‘peach champagne’, Selena Gomez’s Oscars mani was the work of celebrity manicurist Tom Bachik. This look is eminently wearable, marrying the effortless elegance of an almost neutral-toned peach ...

From soap nails to marbled gels, 2025 has seen countless nail colour combinations, textures and finishes, running the gamut ...

Gel extensions are another alternative worth considering. "Gel nail extensions basically act like an overlay on your natural nails," nail technician Kaddy Aaliyah told Cosmopolitan. "When clients ...

Discover treatments to heal nails damaged by gel polish, from fungal infections to brittleness and splitting, and learn how to restore nail health naturally.

All in all, Chillhouse's Forever Wear nail polish is an excellent gel alternative if you're looking for a manicure that lasts ...