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Unlike traditional nail polish, Dazzle Dry lasts anywhere from 10 to 14 days and dries completely in just five minutes—all without fans or LED and UV lights. It also easily comes off with acetone or ...

A fresh manicure in your favorite shade of nail polish is a great mood booster. There truly is nothing like looking down at your nails and admiring the attention to detail. If you opt for traditional ...

For years I’ve avoided dark or bright colors—I was afraid I would wind up looking like Courtney Love in her 1980’s chipped-nails punk glory. I’ve splurged on gel manis a few times, but I don’t love ...

This summer, the European Union took a dramatic stance against certain gel nail polish brands, banning products containing a chemical known as TPO after research linked it to fertility issues in lab ...