Every product on this page was chosen by a Harper's BAZAAR editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. Gel extensions, quite simply, are used to lengthen the nails. What ...

Rebecca R. Norris is a full-time writer living in the DC metro area. She writes for InStyle covering everything from beauty and wellness to style and celebrity news. Beautiful nails come in all shapes ...

Medium-length almond is my preferred nail length and shape. It's long enough to give me ample space for designs without being so long that they feel obtrusive. I tried to maintain this look on my ...

One beauty treatment that will never go out of style? Having gorgeous nails. Whether treating yourself to an in-salon ...

A builder gel manicure uses a thick type of gel polish for a rock-solid manicure. Because builder gel cures to a strong and hard finish, it helps to prevent nail breakage. It can also be used to ...

If you're someone who often gets their nails done professionally, we're assuming you're well versed on the different options available. There's acrylics – arguably the longest-lasting option, gel ...

Following is a transcript of the video. Narrator: From extensions to gel, here are five beginner-friendly nail kits that will give you salon-worthy results. Polygel is a nail enhancement that is cured ...

I get manicures every month, and I prefer structured nails when I don't do extensions. I spent $110 on a structured Gel-X set, which included soft builder gel, nail art, and cuticle oil. I liked the ...

My nail journey has been fraught. I have an expansive at-home nail kit, which includes a handy dandy nail drill, UV/LED lamps, and a plethora of nail polishes, but no real patience to do my nails ...