After endlessly complaining to my best friend about my stubby, nail glue-encrusted finger tips (TYSM, press-on nails), she begged me to try dip powder nails – i.e., the nail technique virtually ...

We may earn commission from links on this page, but we only recommend products we love. Promise. After one too many rants to my best friend about my stubby, nail-glue–covered fingers (I’m a press-on ...

If you love watching nail tutorials on Instagram, chances are you've scrolled past a video of a dip-powder manicure. It looks like a magical dust that transforms into an even coat of paint. But it's ...

While gel polish and acrylic extensions have had their time in the spotlight, it’s about time that dip powder nails got the same attention. If you’re one to get caught up scrolling through Instagram’s ...

The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. We have long been wise to the damaging effect of UV rays from ...

If you were to create a wishlist for your ideal yet simple manicure, we imagine it would look a little like this: vibrant color, long-lasting staying power, chip-resistant, and gentle on the nail beds ...

Dip powder manicures last up to five weeks and strengthen nails, but can have contamination risks if not applied safely. Gel nail polish lasts two to three weeks and provides a greater variety of ...

Within the last two decades, gel manicures and acrylic manicures have been rising in popularity because they can last up to two weeks. But there is another type of manicure worth knowing about before ...

If your algorithm is anything like mine, you might have noticed the increase in dip powder nails on social media recently. The manicure technique uses powder as a polish, negating the need for curing ...