Nail artist Brittney Boyce is the mastermind behind Kate Hudson's innovative nail design. In an Instagram post showing the ...

I get professional manicures once a month, so I'm always looking for the best value. In that vein, I got a structured "American" gel manicure, a Japanese gel manicure, and a $300 Russian gel manicure.

shiny gel look. I liked how it had a fresh salon-quality feel, too. I let the nail artist work their magic on the design. For my structured manicure, I went for a gaudy look with gold chrome ...

“I then used the Apres Extend Gel Non-Wipe with a dot of their French Manicure Gel in French Black to create a thin 3D rose gold chrome detail at the tips,” says Brittney, who says she wanted to do ...

This will take layers of your nail plate off and create thin, brittle nails.” There are two types of gel nails: hard gel nails and soft gel nails. “The key distinguishing factor of hard gel is ...

I tried Japanese, Russian, and American gel manicures. The best cost $300, but it lasted a really long time.

Although gel manicures can be beautiful and long-lasting, they can be tough on nails. Gel manicures can cause nail brittleness, peeling and cracking, and repeated use can increase the risk for skin ...