"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." I know this might sound crazy coming from a beauty writer, but I truly dread going to the nail salon.

Artificial nails and nail enhancements are nothing new-they've been around for decades as a way to make nails look longer, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. I tried doing my own gel manicure at home with a $38 kit. Some people would love this, but I'd rather pay more for a professional ...

On TikTok, the manicure technique has millions of views, and there has been a steady rise in Google search traffic around structured gels, too, with people looking for more information about the ...

I tried a $110 American, $160 Japanese, and $300 Russian manicure to find the best one. The Russian manicure took the longest to complete in the salon but was well worth the wait. I would gladly get ...

Although I'm well-versed in getting my nails professionally manicured — I go every month and have tried everything from Russian manicures to artful press-on sets — I've never done my own gel polish.