Nail Polish
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Gel Polish or Regular Polish?
Gel gives you about two chip-free weeks but needs a lamp and a soak-off. Regular polish dries on its own and wipes right off. Here's how to…
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Skip the Base Coat? Not Under Red
A base coat matters most under bold shades like red. See when you can skip it, how to apply it so polish lasts and which ones we like best.
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Dazzle Dry vs Sally Hansen Miracle Gel
Dazzle Dry dries fast and lasts about a week with no lamp. See how it stacks up against Sally Hansen Miracle Gel and when real gel makes mor…
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Your Nails Don’t Need to Breathe
Nails don't actually need to breathe. A polish break can still help after gel or peeling, and here's how to make those bare weeks count.
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Non-Toxic Nail Polish: What 10-Free Actually Means
Nail polish labels love numbers like 10-free. See what those numbers really count and which ingredients matter, without the scare talk.
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Top Coats, Explained: Glossy, Matte, Quick-Dry, Gel-Effect
Not all top coats do the same thing. Glossy, matte, quick-dry and gel-effect each have perks and trade-offs, plus tips for applying them rig…
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How to Dry Your Nails Faster (and Stop Smudging)
Smudged nails are so frustrating. A few products, a cold-water trick and avoiding common mistakes help your polish dry faster.
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How to Make Your Manicure Last Longer Without Chipping
Nothing's worse than chips two days after a manicure. Good prep, careful painting and a little aftercare can keep your polish looking fresh…
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Garlic in Your Nail Polish: Where the Hack Came From
Garlic in clear nail polish has been passed around as a nail-growth trick for years. The story behind it is more interesting than the result…