About a decade ago, I took the fingerstyle plunge and got fake nails on the advice of Kaki King. She told me to get acrylics — the hardest and most durable nail — at a professional salon. She even ...

When Kim Heath was 12, her big toenails were surgically removed after her doctor said it was the only way to get rid of a chronic fungal infection. From then on, Heath hid her toes in closed-toe shoes ...

Acrylic nails have long had a reputation. They are glamorous, long-lasting, but notorious for making your natural nails thin, brittle and painfully sensitive.

Gel manicures and acrylic nails are commonplace in fashion, but these popular accessories come with health risks. From nail glue to formaldehyde, there are substances to look out for. “While manicures ...

Giving yourself an at-home manicure is no walk in the park, so removing acrylic nails without your trusty nail tech is an even bigger feat. If you’re an acrylic devotee, then you’ll know that the ...

Acrylic nails have been around for nearly seventy years, and loved by many for the strength and creative expression they offer. While once associated with working class and minority communities, ...

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