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You've just indulged in a manicure or pedicure, and you love how your nails look. How can you keep them looking nice as long as possible? Here are our tips for maintaining your manicure and pedicure at home. We'll start with extending the life of your manicure first: Hydrate: You've just gotten a manicure, so you want to keep your hands soft! Rub cuticle oil into your nail beds and cuticles once or twice a day to keep them moisturized. Dry cuticles can pull at your polish and

It always feels great to get your nails done, and the length and strength that gel and acrylic nails add can be hard to beat. Plus, they last a lot longer than regular polish. But when gel and acrylics aren't done properly, it can lead to significant nail damage, allergy, and weak nails. This week, we're talking about how to spot damage from improperly applied gel and acrylic nails, and some next steps to take. Acrylic Nails Acrylic nails have been around longer than their ge

Last week, we talked about this spring's hair trends , so now it's time to explore this season's nail trends! From polish colors to nail art, we're delving into spring 2026's nail trends. Nail Polish: Cloud Dancer White: Pantone's 2026 Color of the Year is an airy, warm white that looks great with any skin tone to lighten up the nails for warmer weather. (OPI's Funny Bunny and Essie's Marshmallow are good examples.) Plus, whites and lighter colors naturally make your fingers

Last week, we tackled some common hair myths . This week, we're taking on common nail myths so you can keep those claws looking great...

Fall is on its way, whether we're ready for the changing leaves or still want to cling to the summer sunlight. Autumn is a great time to...

Last week, we talked about the health benefits of manicures that go beyond the aesthetic. This week, we're tackling pedicures! This...

Why do I need a manicure? Are there any benefits, other than cosmetic, to caring for my nails? We get it. Manicures (and pedicures) are...