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 ...

As one of the most popular manicure options, gel nails are commonly offered at salons as a long-lasting, chip-free alternative to regular nail polish colors. With their durability and wide range of ...

Gel nails use special polish that is “photocured” with a UV or light-emitting diode (LED) lamp. Over time, repeated gel manicures can damage nails, and some people are sensitive to the chemicals in ...

In recent years, soft gel nails have grown in popularity—so much so that even Tom Bachik, Jennifer Lopez’s go-to nail expert, relies on them to create the star’s natural-looking nails. If you’re a fan ...

As a beauty editor living in New York City, I consider myself very in the know. I’m the first to try the makeup trends on NYFW runways, I get a res at all of the up-and-coming bars and restaurants, ...

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We may earn commission from links on this page, but we only recommend products we love. Promise. Ask your group chat how long a gel manicure should last and I guarantee you’ll get 10 different answers ...

Worried that your beloved gel manicure just got labeled dangerous? Don’t be. The “banned” ingredient (TPO) is safe at the tiny amounts in gel polish — so safe that Europe’s own scientific panel found ...